[From the CEO] Flipping the Script on the Taxes Conversation

by Seattle Metro Chamber | Jun 21, 2022 | Press Room

We’re still months from the Mayor of Seattle submitting his budget proposal to the Seattle City Council. I know not everyone is riveted by municipal finance, but after nearly 15 years spent working in government, I am! And I do know our members, and the voters, care...

[Payroll Tax] Comment from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Smith

by Seattle Metro Chamber | May 26, 2022 | Press Room

A note from the Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding today’s payroll tax decision from the Washington State Court of Appeals: The Chamber brought the payroll tax lawsuit forward because we believe the tax is illegal based on Washington State...

#KCVaxVerified Wins National Communications Award

by Seattle Metro Chamber | May 20, 2022 | Press Room

The #KCVaxVerified campaign to communicate the King County Vaccine Verification Policy was selected as the best communications campaign in its category in the 2022 PRSA Silver Anvil Awards. The campaign was a collaborative effort by the Seattle Metro Chamber,...

Just Launched: Return To Transit

by Seattle Metro Chamber | May 20, 2022 | Press Room

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Transportation Choices Coalition and the University of Washington, has launched a social media campaign to encourage commuters to choose public transportation as they return to office. The Get Going...

[From the CEO] Let Me Make The Case For Optimism

by Seattle Metro Chamber | Apr 22, 2022 | Press Room

A few days ago, the Seattle Metro Chamber released the second installment of our new public opinion research project, The Index. The Index measures quality of life over time by asking registered Seattle voters about the region’s most pressing issues, including...