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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

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
11/07/2018 Statement of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marilyn Strickland on passage of FEPP Levy
10/30/2018 Chamber Hires Business Retention And Expansion Expert Ashton Allison
07/27/2018 Seattle Metro Chamber endorses Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy
07/03/2018 Seattle Metro Chamber welcomes Dominick Martin as new Vice President of External Relations
06/11/2018 Statement from Chamber President & CEO on Tax on Jobs Repeal
05/14/2018 Statement from Chamber President & CEO on Tax on Jobs Council Vote
05/08/2018 New analysis finds tax on jobs may reduce jobs, disproportionately impact lower-wage earners, and exacerbate the causes of homelessness
03/27/2018 More than 180 business leaders urge Seattle City Council to reject jobs tax
01/31/2018 Strickland Named Chamber President & CEO

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Chamber in the News

Meet the Volunteers Helping Your Local Mom & Pop Shops to Safely Reopen Source: The Stranger, 07/14/2020
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
How to get Washington back to work after COVID-19 Source: Crosscut, 04/29/2020
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home Source: The Associated Press, 03/10/2020
'I foresee a hardship': Seattle-area businesses reckon with economic impacts of coronavirus Source: KNKX, 03/09/2020
Chamber of Commerce says Seattle's new campaign spending law is motivated by politics Source: KUOW, 01/15/2020
Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades Source: Seattle Weekly, 01/10/2020
Equity and Inclusion Are Baked Into the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber's Mission Source: Seattle Business Magazine, 12/10/2019
Beyond the election: Seattle chamber CEO talks Amazon’s donation and the new City Council Source: KNKX, 11/25/2019
Gary Locke gives speech at Seattle Metro Chamber Annual Meeting Source: Northwest Asian Weekly, 11/04/2019
The Divide: Money & Politics Source: Q13 News, 11/03/2019
Podcast: Marilyn Strickland – I-1000 Is About Qualified People Having An Opportunity To Participate In Our Prosperous Economy Source: Seattle Medium, 11/02/2019
Drinks with Daniels: Seattle Chamber of Commerce President Marilyn Strickland Source: KING 5, 11/01/2019
Amazon and Microsoft are spending big to fight I-976, Tim Eyman’s plan to cut car-tab fees Source: Crosscut, 11/01/2019
New Seattle Chamber poll shows voter distrust across city districts Source: KING 5, 10/28/2019
Politics panel: Mike McGinn + Marilyn Strickland Source: KUOW, 10/22/2019
Amazon contributes over $1 million in bid to shape Seattle council races Source: MyNorthwest, 10/15/2019
Amazon gives $1M to group seeking to upend Seattle City Council in upcoming election Source: GeekWire, 10/15/2019

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Local and National
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

International Press Contact

Greater Seattle Partners, a public-private economic development corporation in our region, assists visiting foreign journalists. For more information, please contact:

Susan Stoltzfus
Senior Marketing Manager
Greater Seattle Partners
SStoltzfus@greater-seattle.com
(206) 389-8652