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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce sent a letter of support to Mayor Durkan advocating for the completion of the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Addition...
Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Seattle City Council's recently passed payroll tax in King County Superior Court, citing the need to...
Today, the Seattle City Council passed its final 2021 budget, a roadmap for the city's spending over the next year. The overall budget is roughly $6.5 billion, much of the attention...
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Today's featured member, Jenna Burchell, community relations specialist for DTG Recycle, said the company works with industrial, commercial, and construction companies of all types to...
On Nov. 21, Seattle City Council members voted on amendments to Select Budget Committee Chair Teresa Mosqueda’s 2023-2024 proposed Balancing Package, the vehicle City Council uses to...
The Seattle Metro Chamber believes in the power of businesses to meet this decisive moment in the era of climate crisis. That’s why we’re proud to share information about the Breaking...
Today's featured member, Jennifer O’Connor, Founder of Pike to Plate, said the business offers private cooking classes utilizing high-quality ingredients sourced from local vendors at...
Today's featured member, Dr. Emily Lesnak, an award-winning naturopathic physician, said Neighborhood Naturopathic West Seattle provides personalized and efficient primary care...
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...
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