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...
Week 5 Cutoff Shapes Budget Battles and Key Policy Debates | Legislative Update
Week 5 of the short 60-day legislative session is complete. On Monday, February 9, the Legislature cleared the second major cutoff of the 2026 session. All bills were required to pass out of their fiscal committees in their house of origin to remain alive this...
Legislative Cutoff Hits as “Millionaires Tax” Debuts and Budget Talks Intensify | Legislative Update
This week marked the first major legislative cutoff: the House of Origin Policy Committee Cutoff. On Feb. 4, all bills were required to pass out of the policy committees in their house of origin to remain alive this session. Bills deemed necessary to implement the...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Proposed Washington State Income Tax Legislation
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement in response to an income tax measure introduced in the Legislature...
Op-Ed: If You’re Reading This Online, You’re Using a Data Center
By Joe Nguyễn and Heather Kurtenbach Special to The Center Square Washington state has earned its reputation for pairing innovation with responsibility. We believe economic growth, strong labor standards, and clean energy leadership can move forward together. That...
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