At Seattle City Council’s meeting on May 24, Councilmember Sara Nelson’s Resolution 32050 was approved by a vote of 6-3 (Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda, Tammy Morales, and Kshama Sawant opposed this resolution). This resolution establishes Council’s intent to remove a...
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Our Take: Sound Transit’s West Seattle & Ballard Link Extension Project
On April 28 the Chamber submitted comments on the draft environmental impact statement that analyzed alternatives for extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard. Our comments were reflective of the input we received from the Chamber’s Transportation Task Force...
Seattle Receives $20M RAISE Grant for East Marginal Way Corridor Improvement Project
On April 26 Seattle City Council passed CB 120303 accepting a $20 million RAISE grant and a $5.5 million Port of Seattle contribution towards the construction of the East Marginal Way Corridor Improvement Project. The Chamber is proud to have written a statement of...

Policy Snapshot: Seattle mandates pay increase for some grocery workers
POLICY SUMMARY On January 25, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to pass emergency legislation mandating that grocers employing more than 500 people worldwide, and with stores greater...

Week 3 Legislative Update: Unemployment Relief Passes
The legislature has now completed three weeks of the scheduled fifteen-week 2021 session. This week was filled with virtual committee hearings, executive sessions, and floor action....

Week 2 Legislative Update: Parties release major COVID relief packages
The second week of the 105-day 2021 Legislative Session is now complete. This week was full of virtual committee hearings and executive sessions. Many bills directly related to...

Start of Legislative Session
Today, Monday January 11, marks the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. In anticipation of disruptions, Governor Jay Inslee has called in the National Guard to help with...

Preview: 2021 State Legislative Session
Following nearly ten months of interim, it is almost time for legislators to start the 2021 legislative session. Beginning on Monday, January 11, 2021, it will be a 105-day session...

Chamber Sets Its Priorities For State Advocacy In 2021
The Seattle Metro Chamber is a business advocate that promotes a competitive, equitable, and resilient economy. As we recover from the major economic shock brought on by the pandemic,...
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Seattleites Weigh in on Voting Reform Measures
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...

Meet Our New Members: July-September 2022
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Comcast RISE $10,000 Grants Open Oct. 3
Small businesses have always played a critical role in the growth and future of our region, and the Seattle Metro Chamber knows that rising costs are creating challenges for many...

Member Feature: Harden Consulting Group, LLC
Today's featured member, Dr. Kimberly Harden, owner and CEO of Harden Consulting Group, LLC, said that Harden Consulting Group, LLC is an award-winning consulting agency that helps...

Member Feature: All New LLC
Today's featured member, Jurea Rubit, owner of All New LLC, said her company assists homeowners and businesses with rehabbing and/or renovating their homes and buildings for better...

City Must Use Comprehensive Plan to Increase Housing, Affordability
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...
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