Following The Seattle City Council's approval of the city budget Nov. 21, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Seattleites should give two thumbs up to Mayor Bruce Harrell, Budget Chair Dan Strauss,...
From the CEO Last week’s election was a consequential one for our state and nation: we elected a new governor and attorney general for the first time in 12 years, voted on four statewide initiatives, and control of Congress and the White House was decided. I deeply...
Following the announcement of the Boeing, International Association of Machinists 751 (IAM) and Aerospace Workers contract agreement on Nov. 1, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Boeing is one of...
Following today's announcement of additional layoffs coming to the local technology sector, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
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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...
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:...
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...
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