Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget invests in priorities that align with what...
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their partnership to launch the Community Business Connector program. This is the Seattle...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, We punch above our weight with the number of global companies whose history started in Washington state. The lineage of innovators and entrepreneurs began more than 100 years ago when William E. Boeing founded Pacific Aero...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to advocacy on behalf of the business community, one of the most important things we do is maintain long-term, deep engagement on key issues where we are uniquely...
Following today's announcement of additional layoffs coming to the local technology sector, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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