On Dec. 7Â we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception and had one of the largest totals of attendees in a decade! I was delighted by how much fun people were having, how much positive energy was in the room, and how much optimism I heard in the conversations. It...
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Chamber Announces New Chief of Staff
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering on Chamber priorities through her management of strategic initiatives and operational...
Seattle City Council Budget Process: Final Update
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. On Nov. 30, the Seattle City Council concluded its role in the mid-biennium budget process — with mixed results for our community. Mayor Bruce...
Statement of Solidarity with the Asian American Community
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of yesterday’s mass shooting in the Atlanta area, the majority of whom were of Asian descent. The surge of violence and...
Statement from Seattle Metro Chamber on streamlining permitting for permanent supportive housing in Seattle
Following the Council’s unanimous 7-0 vote this afternoon for a bill to streamline permitting for permanent supportive housing, please see the below statement from the Seattle Metro...
Statement on Seattle City Council’s rushed passage of new grocery regulations
On January 25, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to mandate that grocery stores with more than 500 employees worldwide pay their employees an additional $4.00/hour during the civil...
Chamber Files Lawsuit Against Seattle Payroll Tax
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Seattle City Council’s recently passed payroll tax in King County Superior Court, citing the...
Rachel Smith Named Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO
SEATTLE – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has selected Rachel Smith to lead the regional business association. “I am thrilled to welcome Rachel as the next president and...
Public confidence in Council trends down as new budget advances
SEATTLE - As the Seattle City Council prepares to finalize the city budget this week, public confidence in their ability to deliver results continues to trend downward. AÂ recent...
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This is what hope looks like: A vaccine and a Dick’s cheeseburger
(SEATTLE – May 14, 2021) – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Business Health Trust continue to host 20+ community vaccination clinics throughout the region....
Partnership Breaks Down Vaccine Barriers in Bothell
(Bothell – April 23, 2021) – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, T-Mobile, QFC and Business Health Trust will host a community vaccination clinic in Bothell as the group...
Community Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic Supports Seniors, Health Equity
(Mountlake Terrace – April 19, 2021) – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Premera Blue Cross, QFC and Business Health Trust today announced a partnership to host a...
Statement of Solidarity with the Asian American Community
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of yesterday’s mass shooting in the Atlanta area, the majority of whom were of Asian descent. The surge of violence and...
Statement from Seattle Metro Chamber on streamlining permitting for permanent supportive housing in Seattle
Following the Council’s unanimous 7-0 vote this afternoon for a bill to streamline permitting for permanent supportive housing, please see the below statement from the Seattle Metro...
Statement on Seattle City Council’s rushed passage of new grocery regulations
On January 25, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to mandate that grocery stores with more than 500 employees worldwide pay their employees an additional $4.00/hour during the civil...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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