On March 27, Congress approved the third phase of stimulus funding to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the President signed it into law. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes a number of investments that are critical to...
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Update on the state legislature’s proposal to allow a King County payroll tax
We want to update you on the work we are doing to advocate for you on Substitute House Bill 2907, which would allow King County to enact a payroll tax on businesses located within the county. We believe that the conversation about generating revenue to support a...
Carefully evaluating a new tax proposal for King County
House Bill 2907, which would allow King County to impose a payroll tax on businesses located within the county, is moving quickly through the legislature. The House Finance Committee held a public hearing on the bill on February 4, and voted to advance the bill to the...
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Our commitment to an inclusive region
This week, we have seen incidents across our country that demonstrate yet again the disparity in how we treat the lives, safety, and security of African-Americans. We are also...
Chamber and Business Health Trust offer a new option for masks and face coverings
On May 20, the Chamber and our association health plan, Business Health Trust (BHT), in close partnership with Premera Blue Cross, launched a new option for small employers in our...
What we heard from you on readiness for reopening
At the Chamber, we are constantly evaluating how we can be the best partner to our member companies during these difficult times. One of the most valuable tools in this evaluation is...
Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Seattle
Every May, we celebrate the rich history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In and around Seattle, and online, there are many...
Paycheck Protection Program: Beyond the Headlines
The federal government's Paycheck Protection Program has drawn a lot of headlines as the most visible form of immediate relief for businesses. What you might not know is that the PPP...
Planning ahead for a safe reopening
On May 1, Governor Jay Inslee announced that he is extending our state's stay-at-home order through May 31 and shared his four-phase plan for what our state's reopening will look...
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