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...
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Seattle Business and Community Leaders Call for Immediate Public Safety Action and Investment
September 10, 2026 The Seattle Metro Chamber, Challenge Seattle, and the Washington Roundtable, joined a coalition of business and community organizations in sending a letter to Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle City Council calling for urgent action to address...
Response to 2026 Shelter Acceleration Action Plan
TO: Seattle City Council Council President Joy Hollingsworth, District 3 Council Member Alexis Mercedes-Rinck, Citywide, Position 8 Council Member Dionne Foster, Citywide, Position 9 Council Member Rob Saka, District 1 Council Member Eddie Lin, District 2 Council...
Policy Brief: A Critical Moment for Housing Supply Â
By Sarah Clark, Director of Policy  With affordability concerns from residents and employers rising, lawmakers across the region have continued to move aggressively on housing policy...
A Quick Note on the Legislative Session from Seattle Metro Chamber CEO
Dear Chamber Members, Now that the 2026 Washington State legislative session has wrapped up, I wanted to share a few reflections and updates. First, thank you. Many of you engaged...
Washington Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session
The 60-day 2026 legislative session officially adjourned on Thursday, March 12 at 8:26 p.m. During the last week of the session, the legislature focused on reconciling differences on...
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...
Legislature Enters Final Phase as Key Bills Clear Opposite House Deadline | Legislative Update
We are officially in the final stretch of the session. Wednesday marked the Opposite House Policy Committee Cutoff, meaning bills needed to pass out of policy committees in the...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on House and Senate Operating Budget Proposals
Olympia – February 23, 2026 – The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater...
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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...
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...
Member Feature: Coho Films
Today's featured member, Tom Pittenger, Director & Founder of Coho Films, says Coho Films is a Seattle-based video production company helping small businesses, nonprofits, and...
Seattle Metro Chamber Celebrates a Region of Connection at 144th Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting brought together business and community leaders from across the Seattle metro region to reflect on the relationships, partnerships, and shared vision that make our...
Seattle Business and Community Leaders Call for Immediate Public Safety Action and Investment
September 10, 2026 The Seattle Metro Chamber, Challenge Seattle, and the Washington Roundtable, joined a coalition of business and community organizations in sending a letter to Mayor...
Member Feature: Fuller Electric
Today's featured member, Amanda Moore, President of Fuller Electric, says Fuller Electric is a small, local, woman-owned electrical company serving homeowners throughout the greater...
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