by Mara Samudrala | May 29, 2026 | Press Room
There is a growing assumption in Seattle political circles that attacking big business is politically popular. You hear versions of it all the time: big companies are the problem, business and progressive values are somehow in conflict. Repeat an idea enough times and...
by Mara Samudrala | May 13, 2026 | Press Room
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Mara Samudrala Director of Marketing and Communications Seattle Metro Chamber (206) 389-7235 maras@seattlechamber.com Press Release POLL: Seattleites Still Love Their City. They Just Don’t Think It’s Working. The latest...
by Mara Samudrala | Apr 14, 2026 | Press Room, Policy & Advocacy
TO: Seattle City Council Council President Joy Hollingsworth, District 3 Council Member Alexis Mercedes-Rinck, Citywide, Position 8 Council Member Dionne Foster, Citywide, Position 9 Council Member Rob Saka, District 1 Council Member Eddie Lin, District 2 Council...
by Mara Samudrala | Mar 31, 2026 | Member News
Ditch the screen for a fun opportunity to connect in person with fellow professionals! Meet new people and make business connections while you enjoy the waterfront Fremont Social venue. This isn’t your typical, stuffy networking event. We’ll be bringing...
by Mara Samudrala | Mar 30, 2026 | Policy & Advocacy
By Sarah Clark, Director of Policy With affordability concerns from residents and employers rising, lawmakers across the region have continued to move aggressively on housing policy reform in 2026. Both the State Legislature and the City of Seattle...
