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The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most diverse business association in the region. Founded in 1882 by local business leaders, the Chamber today is an independent organization representing 2,400 companies and a regional workforce of approximately 750,000.

Press Kit

Our press kit contains resources for the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce which may be used for editorial and publishing purposes and includes: bios and headshots for our President & CEO, Board Chair and Incoming Board Chair; Chamber membership and purpose statement; and a list of key Chamber achievements.

Press Kit

Press Releases

06/04/2021 King County Superior Court Rules for City on JumpStart Tax
05/28/2021 Oral Arguments Conclude in Seattle Metro Chamber Lawsuit Over City’s Illegal Payroll Tax
05/28/2021 Seattle Metro Chamber Endorses King County’s Best Starts for Kids Program
05/17/2021 Business and Community Leaders Urge City Council to Prioritize New Resources on Homelessness
05/14/2021 This is what hope looks like: A vaccine and a Dick’s cheeseburger
04/23/2021 Partnership Breaks Down Vaccine Barriers in Bothell
04/19/2021 Community Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic Supports Seniors, Health Equity 
03/17/2021 Statement of Solidarity with the Asian American Community
03/01/2021 Statement from Seattle Metro Chamber on streamlining permitting for permanent supportive housing in Seattle
01/25/2021 Statement on Seattle City Council’s rushed passage of new grocery regulations
12/08/2020 Chamber Files Lawsuit Against Seattle Payroll Tax
11/20/2020 Rachel Smith Named Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO
11/16/2020 Public confidence in Council trends down as new budget advances
10/15/2020 Statement on Washington State Supreme Court Striking Down I-976
09/15/2020 Seattle Metro Chamber Opens New Round of Grants for King County Small Businesses
08/19/2020 Statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton
07/13/2020 'One-stop shop' for pandemic assistance released for Puget Sound region
11/05/2019 Media Statement on Initial General Election Results
10/25/2019 Housing Connector, Incubated by Seattle Metro Chamber, Publicly Launches
09/18/2019 Seattle Metro Chamber Introduces New Market Research Tool for King County Businesses

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Chamber in the News

Seattle businesses and politicians are at odds. The new Chamber CEO is calling a truce. Source: The Seattle Times, 04/10/2021
Rachel Smith: The Chamber's Recovery Agenda (And Why We Aren't Endorsing Candidates This Year) Source: PublicCola, 04/9/2021
New leader of Seattle Metro Chamber stares down formidable challenges Source: Puget Sound Business Journal, 04/4/2021
Seattle Chamber to increase help for BIPOC businesses Source: NW Asian Weekly, 04/1/2021
The Joy of Rachel Smith Source: The Joy of Life Podcast, 03/29/2021
Gene Juarez Salon & Spa in downtown Seattle has permanently closed Source: KOMO 4 News, 10/13/2020
Seattle business leaders ask city to reconsider tax after Amazon polls employees about relocation Source: GeekWire, 08/14/2020
Seattle police Chief Carmen Best says City Council’s budget cuts, lack of respect for SPD drove her retirement decision Source: The Seattle Times, 08/11/2020
New report says Seattle metro area lost 13.4 billion dollars during first half of 2020 Source: Puget Sound Business Journal, 08/03/2020
Community transmission in Washington must drop if schools are to reopen Source: MyNorthwest, 07/16/2020
Meet the Volunteers Helping Your Local Mom & Pop Shops to Safely Reopen Source: The Stranger, 07/14/2020
Seattle Passes 20-Year Tax on Big Businesses Paying Big Salaries Source: Bloomberg Tax, 07/06/2020
King County holds free PPE giveaway while COVID-19 increases among young adults Source: KOMO News, 07/01/2020
King County businesses, organizations pick up free face coverings before state's mask rule Source: KOMO News, 06/25/2020
Seattle Chamber of Commerce wields influence for small businesses Source: Northwest Asian Weekly, 06/18/2020
With a new proposal, Seattle now has two business taxes on the table Source: Crosscut, 06/16/2020
How to get Washington back to work after COVID-19 Source: Crosscut, 04/29/2020
Seattle business leaders support governor’s cautious reopening strategy after coronavirus lockdown Source: The Seattle Times, 04/22/2020
Referendum-proof Seattle tax for coronavirus relief, housing, would impact multiple business sectors Source: The Seattle Times, 04/15/2020
Councilmembers Sawant, Morales say Seattle big business tax could finance coronavirus relief payments to many Source: The Seattle Times, 04/01/2020

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Press Contact

The Seattle Metro Chamber is a leading business voice in our region. If you have a press inquiry, please contact:

Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
jillianh@seattlechamber.com
(206) 389-7244