by Seattle Metro Chamber | Dec 6, 2023 | Press Room
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering on Chamber priorities through her management of strategic initiatives and operational...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Dec 1, 2023 | Press Room
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle’s Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. On Nov. 30, the Seattle City Council concluded its role in the mid-biennium budget process — with mixed results for our community. Mayor...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Nov 27, 2023 | Press Room
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle’s Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. In response to the Nov. 21 Seattle City Council vote to approve the city budget, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Nov 22, 2023 | Press Room
Now that most ballots have been counted, I wanted to provide a few thoughts on this year’s elections and where we believe things in the city are heading. Two big takeaways for me: one, big things can happen when everyone brings their best and works in coalition, and...
by Seattle Metro Chamber | Nov 14, 2023 | Community News
Community Business Connector has served Darnesha Weary, who owns Black Coffee Northwest, but it is really Darnesha and her business and nonprofit organization that serve us all. Weary was born and raised in the Seattle area and started a coffee shop in 2020 to support...