Press Release Promising outlook: New report highlights Washington’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth SEATTLE – The aerospace industry in Washington state in 2023 generated more than $71 billion in business revenues, supported 194,000 jobs, and...
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This week we held our annual offsite meeting for our Board of Trustees – this is my third one since I started in my role at the Chamber and each year I have left feeling proud of the good work the Chamber team has done and energized for the year to come. While we will...
Statement: Seattle Transportation Levy – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Following the announcement by Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales regarding the Seattle Transportation Levy on June 27, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We know from The Index that when it...
[From the CEO] King County Regional Homelessness Authority Leadership Changes
In response to the leadership changes announced May 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Marc Dones has been a...
Addressing the Blake Decision Was a Moment for Leadership, Action
Following the May 16 announcement that Washington legislators reached a compromise on the Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued...
Latest Index Data Reaffirms Top Priorities and a New Picture Emerges
Last week we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project. We collect this information because quality of life underlies attracting and...
Marking Progress on the Most-Pressing Issues
Between the release of the Index 4, our semi-annual poll of Seattle voters, and the conclusion of the (very busy!) 2023 legislative session, I wanted to take this opportunity to...
Mayor’s Announcement to Revitalize Downtown and Address Public Safety and Health
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's announcement April 17 to revitalize downtown and address public safety and health, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO...
Michael Fong is New Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce
On April 12, Gov. Jay Inslee named Michael Fong to serve as director of the Washington State Department of Commerce. In response, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle...
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We Must See Progress Faster | From the CEO
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Welcome to summer in the Puget Sound region! The sun is shining, MLB All-Star Week is just around the corner, and more people – tourists,...
From the CEO: Seattle City Council Rejects Drug Prosecution Bill
In response to the Seattle City Council vote Tuesday rejecting a bill that would have given the city attorney authority to prosecute drug possession and public drug use cases, Seattle...
Businesses Report Majority of Downtown Seattle Employees Are in the Office 3+ Days per Week
Press Release Businesses report the majority of downtown Seattle employees are in the office 3+ days per week Return-to-office survey results and playbook released SEATTLE – The...
[From the CEO] King County Regional Homelessness Authority Leadership Changes
In response to the leadership changes announced May 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Marc Dones has been a...
Addressing the Blake Decision Was a Moment for Leadership, Action
Following the May 16 announcement that Washington legislators reached a compromise on the Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued...
Latest Index Data Reaffirms Top Priorities and a New Picture Emerges
Last week we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project. We collect this information because quality of life underlies attracting and...
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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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