Press Release Tax proposals pose a significant threat to WA’s innovation  Hometown start-ups and tech companies detail the consequences of proposed taxes on their businesses, the economy OLYMPIA – Washington is known as a global hub of innovation, and the locally...
Joint Statement In response to the release of the latest city of Seattle revenue forecast, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this joint statement: “While...
Press Release Closure notice: Washington’s struggling small & mid-size businesses brace for more impacts  Neighborhood businesses oppose state tax increases, project more closures and job impacts OLYMPIA – Washington’s small & mid-sized businesses know tax...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Since September, it has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees, and I am looking forward to many more...
On Dec. 7Â we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception and had one of the largest totals of attendees in a decade! I was delighted by how much fun people were having, how much...
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering...
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. On Nov. 30, the Seattle City Council concluded its role in the...
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. In response to the Nov. 21 Seattle City Council vote to...
Now that most ballots have been counted, I wanted to provide a few thoughts on this year’s elections and where we believe things in the city are heading. Two big takeaways for me:...
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!...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Since September, it has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees, and I am looking forward to many more...
On Dec. 7Â we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception and had one of the largest totals of attendees in a decade! I was delighted by how much fun people were having, how much...
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering...
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