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 approve the city budget, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan...
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: one, big things can happen when everyone brings their best and works in coalition, and...
SEATTLE – A newly launched online resource powered by Qwally will break down barriers for local business owners and entrepreneurs in King County. Communitybusinessconnector.com, a one-stop shop for anyone looking to open or grow a business, was officially launched on...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Thank you for your support of our litigation on Seattle’s JumpStart Tax. In the weeks since the Washington State Court of Appeals released...
![[From the CEO] Prioritizing an Appropriately, Adequately Staffed Police Department](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Seattle_gray_med.jpg)
Statement from Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding Mayor Bruce Harrell’s police staffing proposal this morning: “Ensuring our community...
Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision...
We’re still months from the Mayor of Seattle submitting his budget proposal to the Seattle City Council. I know not everyone is riveted by municipal finance, but after nearly 15 years...
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A note from the Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding today’s payroll tax decision from the Washington State Court of Appeals: The Chamber brought the payroll...
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Transportation Choices Coalition and the University of Washington, has launched a social media campaign to encourage...
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement regarding the City of Seattle's economic and revenue forecast that was reviewed by the Seattle City Council on Aug. 17....
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Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Like many of you, public safety is on my mind. Being and feeling safe is foundational to a healthy community. That’s why we all care so much...
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced the Chamber has hired Lars Erickson as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications. Lars comes to the...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Thank you for your support of our litigation on Seattle’s JumpStart Tax. In the weeks since the Washington State Court of Appeals released...
Statement from Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding Mayor Bruce Harrell’s police staffing proposal this morning: “Ensuring our community...
Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision...
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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