From the CEO There is economic news coming in from every corner of the nation and world: newspaper headlines about tariffs, business closure notices stuck to front doors, and nervous conversations about the future of our economy being had over kitchen tables, happy...
Press Release POLL: Seattle voters oppose Trump, but can’t go back on quality-of-life progress in Seattle   New poll shows Seattle voters overwhelmingly see the U.S. on the wrong track, while right-track ratings for city of Seattle tick upward SEATTLE – On April 29,...
Joint Statement OLYMPIA — In response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Washington Roundtable today issued the following statement in...
SEATTLE – A recent survey of more than 100 Seattle small business restaurateurs who partner with third-party delivery companies shows that sales have declined an average of 38% in the...
It was another fast and furious legislative session in Olympia this year, and your Chamber team worked hard to put wins on the board that will help our members thrive in an equitable...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, As Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his 2024 State of the City address, I was rewinding the tape in my head back to his 2023 address. At the time, I...
Press Release I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check SEATTLE – On Feb. 14, backers of Initiative 136 filed a replacement initiative, I-137, and it’s another example of a...
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In response to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board inspection actions in Seattle LGBTQ+ bars in late January, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith issued...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! And boy did it start with a bang: what a couple of weeks it has been for the University of Washington!...
A decade ago, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce joined an open declaration acknowledging climate change as a significant risk to our economy and quality of life and...
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the findings from The Index, which shows a strong majority of voters believe the city should prioritize the...
Following the release of the city of Seattle's revenue forecast on April 8, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
SEATTLE – A recent survey of more than 100 Seattle small business restaurateurs who partner with third-party delivery companies shows that sales have declined an average of 38% in the...
It was another fast and furious legislative session in Olympia this year, and your Chamber team worked hard to put wins on the board that will help our members thrive in an equitable...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, As Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his 2024 State of the City address, I was rewinding the tape in my head back to his 2023 address. At the time, I...
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