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...
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we’re focused both on addressing current needs and planning for long-term investments that support our region’s economy. For transportation, that means working with the city and transit agencies to make sure people feel safe riding the...
Over the next four weeks, the Seattle City Council will deliberate and finalize the mid-year biennial budget, which includes a $1.7 million proposed investment for a new crime prevention technology pilot program for the Seattle Police Department (SPD). This added...
Voters will start receiving ballots in the coming days for the Nov. 8 General Election. And if you are a Seattle voter you will be asked to weigh in on two competing ballot measures...
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce submitted comments on the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan environmental impact statement on Aug. 22. You will find our comments below...
The Seattle City Council on Aug. 16 approved legislation (Council Bill 120389) from Mayor Bruce Harrell to boost efforts to recruit and retain Seattle Police officers. The final vote...
Extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard requires timely decisions to stay on the current schedule of opening the West Seattle extension in 2032 and Ballard in 2037. That is...
The Sound Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously June 23 to hire Julie Timm as the new Sound Transit CEO. Timm most recently served as the CEO of Greater Richmond Transit...
Now is the time to engage with Seattle Mayor Harrell, Seattle City Councilmembers, and Sound Transit Board members about the future of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard. Our...
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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...
Today's featured member, Jamila Conley, owner of WeRise Wines, said the company is spotlighting the exquisite wines crafted by underrepresented voices in the industry, broadening...
Today's featured members, Miki Sodos and Yuki Sodos, owners of Bang Bang Café, said they opened Bang Bang Café to bring Albuquerque-style cuisine up to Seattle.Tell us about your...
Today's featured member, Alan Alabastro, owner of Alabastro Photography, said Alabastro Photography is a professional, creative, and experienced commercial photography team that...
Today's featured member, Heather Goss, founder of GGD Creative, said the digital marketing agency specializes in websites and design services for small- to mid-sized businesses. Tell...
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