by Editorial Staff | Oct 5, 2026 | Press Room
SEATTLE, Oct. 5, 2026 — Seattle’s tax collections have grown substantially faster than the city’s population, employment and inflation over the past decade, according to a new analysis commissioned by the Downtown Seattle Association and the Seattle Metro Chamber. The...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 22, 2026 | Press Room
The Seattle Metro Chamber, Challenge Seattle, and Washington Roundtable today welcomed key elements of Mayor Wilson’s proposed budget, citing its emphasis on public safety and fiscal responsibility, amid challenging economic and budget conditions. The proposal...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 17, 2026 | Press Room
75% support public CCTV cameras, 90% support increased police patrols in problem areas, and 86% support a public safety action plan with measurable goals within 100 days. Seattle, Wash. – August 17, 2026 – A new poll released today by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 16, 2026 | Press Room
By Joe Nguyen, CEO of Seattle Metro Chamber, and Jacqueline Miller, CEO of World Affairs Council of Seattle PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL This summer, the world got a closer look at what Seattle has long known: this is a special place. For nearly a month, Seattle...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Press Room
The Seattle Metro Chamber has received two prestigious honors from Business Retention & Expansion International (BREI) for its innovative “Small Business Readiness Playbook: A Practical Guide for Mega-Event Preparation in Washington State.” The awards were...