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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New Member Benefit: CommUnity, Seattle Metro Chamber’s Digital Platform for Member-to-Member Connection
We are excited to introduce CommUnity, the Seattle Metro Chamber’s new digital platform for member-to-member connection. What is Community?  CommUnity is a private social network where Chamber members can send direct messages and friend requests, join discussion...
From public housing to chamber leader: Joe Nguyen takes the helm of Seattle’s most influential business organization
By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Long before Joe Nguyen represented the people of the 34th Legislative District, he was a boy born in White Center who learned what fear felt like the night they saw a stranger from their billiards hall. His parents scraped...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on the New State-Wide Income Tax
Olympia – March 10, 2026 – The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane, Inc. today issued the following joint statement in response to the Washington state...
Member Feature: Paratex
Today's featured member, Jen Osborn, Owner of Paratex, says Paratex is one of the oldest continuously-operating, family-owned pest control companies in the NW. Tell us about your business We provide routine pest prevention for commercial, government and residential...
Legislature Hits Key Cutoff, Turns Focus to Budgets | Legislative Update
Last Monday marked the Opposite House Fiscal Committee Cutoff, meaning bills needed to pass out of fiscal committees in the opposite chamber to remain alive this session. Following Monday’s deadline, legislators returned to the floor to pass bills out of the opposite...
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