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17 Days Left: Chamber Doubles Down on Top Session Priorities
Currently, State lawmakers in Olympia are still considering a myriad of bills relevant to our business community here in King County. In his proposed budget released late last year, Gov. Jay Inslee identified key areas of focus that Seattle Metro Chamber members care...
WA Paid Sick Leave Expansion Bill Moves Forward
Feb. 5 marked the House of Origin Fiscal Committee cutoff, which required all bills to be moved out of their fiscal committees to remain alive for the session. Following this deadline, legislators have spent all of their time on the floor of their respective chambers...
WA Cares Portability, Unemployment Benefits for Employees on Strike Still in Play
We have finished the fourth week of the legislative session, with five weeks remaining. On Jan. 31, we reached the deadline for bills to pass out of their policy committees to remain alive. The next key date, House of Origin Fiscal Committee cutoff, is on Feb. 5 after...
Nurse Staffing Moves Ahead After Negotiation of Hospitals, Labor | Legislative Report
Last week the legislature cleared a major hurdle, the House of Origin cutoff. March 8 was the deadline for bills to move out of the chamber (House or Senate) in which they were...
Results: Efforts to Reduce Homelessness + Successes So Far
Solving the homelessness crisis has consistently been the most important issue for people in our region, according to The Index. Recent trends confirm immediate action is required....
How to Get a Dollar-For-Dollar B&O Tax Credit | WA Filmworks
Thanks to a law passed in 2022, Washington businesses have a chance to play a leading role (and get a tax credit) as the region draws the film industry to the Pacific Northwest. In...
Housing Bills Clear Big Hurdles in Olympia | Legislative Report
The legislature has now passed the halfway point of the 105-day legislation session. Last week, legislators devoted almost all their time to debating bills on the floor, extending...
Our Priorities are Still Alive: Legislative Session Report Week 7
Week 7 is now complete, and we are almost at midpoint of the 105-day 2023 legislative session. Last Friday, February 24Â was the last day to move bills out of fiscal committees in...
Chamber Speaks Up: Light Rail Construction Can’t Hurt Downtown’s Recovery
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a longtime supporter of our regional light rail system, and we are enthusiastic about light rail in more Seattle neighborhoods - and beyond - as part of...
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Member Feature: Seattle Sports Commission
Today's featured member, Beth Knox, President and CEO of the Seattle Sports Commission, said the commission is a collaborative and convening force that actualizes the positive power...
Member Feature: ANEWbrand
Today's featured member, Roger Starkweather, co-founder, and Chief Experience Officer, said ANEWbrand is an agile Brand & Marketing Design Agency focusing on start-ups and...
King County Spring 2024 COVID-19 Update
Updated guidance if you are sick with flu, COVID-19, or RSV The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated recommendations about dealing with respiratory illnesses (flu,...
Member Feature: Juniper Flowers
Today's featured member, Jean Louise Paquin Allen, said Juniper Flowers is a full-service retail flower shop that specializes in unique blooms and celebrates floral design as an art...
Nominations Open For Chamber Board of Trustees
The Seattle Metro Chamber is now accepting applications for its Board of Trustees - nominate yourself or a fellow member by March 29. Nominate Here Trustees advise, govern, promote,...
Member Feature: Hallie Kathryn Photo
Today's featured member Hallie Kathryn, said she's a portrait photographer based in Seattle, excels in capturing the essence of her subjects, whether it's for personal branding, high...
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