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 tax-first, plan-later, hope-for-results approach to solving our most pressing issues. “The...
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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 the following statement: “We appreciate the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control...
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! The release of the inspiring “Boys in the Boat” movie on Christmas Day was the perfect...
I know today’s economic outlook – as well as very real uncertainties – are swirling as you make decisions for your business. While I am an eternal optimist, now is also a time to...
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In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed city budget released Sept. 27, Rachel Smith, the president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, offered this...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Passing the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure, which was approved by voters in 2016, is one of the achievements I’m most proud of. Working with...
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on the state's Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission....
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...
For immediate release: Oct. 17, 2022 Media contact: Jillian Henze, APR Press Release Seattle voters see improvement, call for action on public safety, homelessness Polling data from...
Here at the Chamber, we’re dedicated to bringing your voice into the room with our government partners on key issues and decisions. For example, we participated in successful Seattle...
SEATTLE, Wash. – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small...
I know today’s economic outlook – as well as very real uncertainties – are swirling as you make decisions for your business. While I am an eternal optimist, now is also a time to...
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed city budget released Sept. 27, Rachel Smith, the president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, offered this...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Passing the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure, which was approved by voters in 2016, is one of the achievements I’m most proud of. Working with...
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