Press Release Public safety emerges as the No. 1 challenge in Seattle, surpassing homelessness Voters say now is the time to focus on delivering good government, addressing public safety, especially drugs, and seizing the opportunities in front of us. SEATTLE – Today...
Late yesterday, the Office of Labor Standards released the required increases to Seattle’s minimum wage. This included moving Schedule 2 employers (those with 500 or fewer employees, or small businesses) to the same minimum wage compensation as Schedule 1 employers...
We’re well into fall, and that means budget season for our government partners. Your Chamber is watching closely to ensure your priorities are present in the revenue and spending plans of our public officials. Just yesterday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released his...
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Community Safety Top Concern of Seattle Voters Ahead of Historic City Council Election New DSA/Chamber research points toward a public call for more officers and a holistic approach...
As we head into a busy year of city and county elections, top of mind for me is how local governments and their leaders can rebuild trust with voters and make progress on the...
Following today's State of the City address by Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: "We applaud Mayor Bruce...
Following today's announcement that Amazon will require its employees to work from the office at least three days per week effective May 1, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO...
It is time to tackle our housing affordability crisis head on. I hear regularly from our members that they are struggling to attract and retain workers because of the cost and...
You may have heard that longtime Chamber President George Duff, who led our organization for nearly three decades starting in 1968, passed away recently. The Seattle Times published...
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:...
Community Safety Top Concern of Seattle Voters Ahead of Historic City Council Election New DSA/Chamber research points toward a public call for more officers and a holistic approach...
As we head into a busy year of city and county elections, top of mind for me is how local governments and their leaders can rebuild trust with voters and make progress on the...
Following today's State of the City address by Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: "We applaud Mayor Bruce...
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