Here at the Chamber, sometimes it seems like we have our heads down, focused on the business of addressing issues like public safety and affordable housing, analyzing government policies and budgets, and working to bring more opportunities to our region with events...
Last week we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project. We do this kind of voter research because quality of life underlies attracting and retaining employees – to move here or to stay here. It also impacts the decisions...
A decade ago, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce joined an open declaration acknowledging climate change as a significant risk to our economy and quality of life and acknowledged the clear and present need to take action. And now the Chamber continues this...
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...
![[Payroll Tax] Comment from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Smith](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Olympia_in_Fall_med.png)
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...
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....
![[From the CEO] Public Safety: Turning Momentum Into Results We Can See](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/city_med.jpeg)
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...
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