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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

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
08/06/2019 Initial Returns Show Seattle Voters are Ready for Change
06/19/2019 CASE Announces 2019 Endorsements
04/22/2019 Statement on Council inaction on Human Services Department nomination
02/22/2019 Seattle Metro Chamber endorses I-1000
01/17/2019 Statement on Microsoft committing $500 million to affordable housing, encouraging policy changes
12/04/2018 Statement on NHL vote to award a team to Seattle
11/13/2018 Media statement on Amazon HQ2 Announcement

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Chamber in the News

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
Opinion: Feds must act now to support Washington's aerospace industry Source: Puget Sound Business Journal, 03/22/2020
Could Seattle tax big businesses like Amazon for coronavirus relief? Sawant, Morales issue call as crisis worsens Source: The Seattle TImes, 03/18/2020
Seattle chamber study outlines severity of coronavirus impact on businesses Source: Puget Sound Business Journal, 03/18/2020
More than 400,000 Seattle region workers are in industries facing immediate risk due to coronavirus, study says Source: The Seattle Times, 03/18/2020
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home Source: The Associated Press, 03/10/2020

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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:

Alicia Teel
SVP, Public Affairs and Communications
aliciat@seattlechamber.com
(206) 389-7262