 There have been nearly 1,000 new pieces of legislation introduced in the 2024 60-day legislative session that kicked off on Jan. 8. Any bill introduced last session that did not pass is automatically reintroduced this session. The first major cutoff is Jan. 31 when...
The 2024 Legislative Session starts Jan. 8 and is scheduled to conclude on March 7. This year, the legislature will work on a supplemental budget, adjusting for current economic conditions. Legislators are expected to end on time, as it's an election year for the...
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. Last month, the Seattle City Council voted to increase the Payroll Expense Tax by 6.5%. On Jan. 1, 2024, the Payroll Expense Tax Rate will increase...
In the last decade, the Puget Sound region has grown substantially faster than predicted. This is great news for our region, and we are proud to be an area people want to come to—but...
Public hearings on high-profile pieces of legislation on guns, middle housing, recycling, and nurse staffing attracted thousands of supporters and opponents in week two of the...
Interstate 5 is the backbone of our economy and the most significant freight corridor on the West Coast, linking regional, national, and international trade markets. However, I-5...
The state legislature kicked off the 2023, 105-day session and the first day of the new biennium on Jan. 9. As of Jan. 13, there have been nearly 800 bills introduced. Many bills are...
From the CEO Welcome to 2023! As your regional chamber of commerce, our advocacy includes working in Olympia, where we focus on bringing state policymakers a broad-based business...
Advocating for the needs of Seattle voters and businesses with our federal elected officials is an important priority for us. In 2022, the Seattle Metro Chamber built on a strong...
Interested in other opportunities for promoting your business to fellow Chamber members?
Today's featured member, Dr. Julie Pham, CEO of CuriosityBased, said CuriosityBased is dedicated to helping teams and individuals practice curiosity at work, leading to positive work...
Today's featured member, Alina Berriz, General Manager of Bustos Media Seattle, said the company represents the stations La GranD 99.3FM and La Zeta 102.9. Tell us about your business...
Today's featured member, Tina Fahnbulleh, owner of Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen, said it is the place for Liberian and Ghanaian cuisine in Seattle. Tell us about your business Cooking is...
Today's featured member, KD Hall owner of KD Hall Communications, said it is a client-focused firm dedicated to world-class service. Tell us about your organization KD Hall has grown...
Today's featured member, Katie Amodei, Director of Development & Communications for Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST), said BEST is a Seattle-based nonprofit...
Today's featured member, Ana Hernandez and Justin Brooks, owners of PNW Mobile Spa, said they are a husband and wife team that had a unique idea during COVID-19 quarantine of spa...
Interested in other opportunities for promoting your business to fellow Chamber members?
Ready to join?
Apply online or contact us