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...
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The passage of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides an opportunity for Washington State to leverage federal investments in some of our state's most urgent...
Week Four – January 31-February 6 We are now four weeks into session with only five more weeks to go. On Wednesday afternoon both House and Senate took action on the floor to pass...
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On February 2, The Seattle Metro Chamber hosted a webinar - Chamber Briefing: Long Term Care Act Delayed - Next Steps for Employers. Washington state’s long-term care program was...
On January 26, the Sound Transit CEO Selection Committee met to discuss search criteria for the next Sound Transit CEO. Because the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce believes...
Week Three – Jan. 24-28 Week three of the short, 60-day legislative session is complete, and we are now a third of the way through session. Thursday is the House of Origin Policy...
Public Health - Seattle & King County is reiterating the ongoing need for the vaccine verification requirement during the Omicron surge. Under this requirement, people ages 12 and...
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Today's featured members, Amy del Olmo, Principal & Designer of Creoworks, said Creoworks is a studio of artisans creating a range of architectural furniture made in the USA with...
Today's featured members, Colleen Monette, sole proprietor/artist of CE Monette Art, said she is a mixed media artist and instructor, teaching encaustic painting in her studio in...
Today's featured members, Paul and Stephanie Staley, owners of CHOMP! Foods catering said they renovated The Canal, a long-time staple overlooking the Ballard Locks, where they host...
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...
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