Transportation and Maritime Industry Sector
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber works to support transportation and maritime in our region as a key building block of the economy.
We recognize the unique needs and issues faced by our distinct industries, and we work to provide events and advocacy that serves them best. Find news, advocacy work and events tailored just for transportation and maritime below.
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What It Takes To Make Government Work – Part 3: When Compassion Has No Destination
San Francisco built a humane alternative between jail and walking away. Seattle already has many of the pieces to do the same. Part Three of a four-part series on what Seattle can learn from San Francisco Some of our most compassionate public policies are written as...
Seattle’s Business Climate Scores Just 39 Out of 100 in New Business Survey
A new 2026 Business Climate Survey, conducted in partnership by the Seattle Metro Chamber and Downtown Seattle Association, provides a snapshot of the challenges facing businesses in the Seattle region and the actions businesses say could strengthen confidence,...
Member Feature: Seattle Rental Management
Today's featured member, Eric Poll, Owner of Seattle Rental Management, says Seattle Rental Management is a locally owned boutique size property management company located on lower Queen Anne. Tell us about your business Our mission statement summarizes who we are...
Seattle’s Latest Forecast Is a Reminder: Economic Growth Matters
Seattle’s latest economic and revenue forecast offers a mixed picture for our region, and an important reminder about the choices we make to support a healthy economy. The October 2026 Forecast Update shows that the regional labor market continues to be weaker than...
Index 11: The World Cup brought momentum. Voters say Seattle lost it.
The Seattle Metro Chamber released findings from the eleventh edition of The Index, its semiannual survey tracking Seattle voters’ views on quality of life, the economy, and the issues facing the city. Two-thirds of Seattle voters say they are concerned Seattle is...
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