The King County Council is considering whether to require businesses in unincorporated King County to accept cash. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce delivered the following testimony to the King County Council on June 20. The Chamber is continuing to track...
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court declared the state’s drug possession laws unconstitutional. During the legislative session that year, legislators passed a temporary fix classifying drug possession as a misdemeanor, but police officers were required to...
In response to recent announcements from local elected leaders after the legislature failed to find agreement regarding the Blake decision, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “The scale of fentanyl and methamphetamine use in...
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Seattle City Council is wrapping up its work for the year. Below are a few of the pieces of legislation that the Seattle Metro Chamber has been tracking: Ending premium pay for...
This afternoon, the Seattle City Council voted, 8-1, to pass the 2022 city budget proposal, which makes good progress on transitioning to regional homelessness solutions and funds new...
Today, a letter signed by more than 40 businesses, labor unions, community organizations, and elected officials, was sent to legislators urging their support to include funding for...
Today President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by Congress, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bill is a combination...
At the end of October, Seattle City Council discussed amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget. Below are a few items highlights: Finance General Department of Finance and...
Now that King County’s new vaccine verification requirement is in effect, local businesses can continue turning to the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce for information, how-tos and...
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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...
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...
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