“Today’s 6–3 Supreme Court decision, with the majority including justices appointed by President Trump, is a clear rebuke of the Administration’s attempt to stretch emergency powers beyond what Congress authorized. The Court’s ruling has real consequences for...
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement in response to an income tax measure introduced in the Legislature...
By Joe Nguyá»…n and Heather Kurtenbach Special to The Center Square Washington state has earned its reputation for pairing innovation with responsibility. We believe economic growth, strong labor standards, and clean energy leadership can move forward together. That...
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Seattle City Council voted, 9-0, on Aug. 4 to send a proposal to restructure the city's Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax to the November 2025 General Election Ballot. If approved...
From the CEO Summer sunshine is here - the season when the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is really on display. And great things are happening around the Puget Sound region –...
In response to the July 4 signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Donald Trump, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the...
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Statement SEATTLE – In response to today's announcement of a proposed increase to the city of Seattle's business and occupation tax, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle...
From the CEO What a whirlwind the last month has been for us! While many of you know our work to champion policies that support employers and the economic activity they generate, we –...
Olympia – December 23, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued the...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Congratulations everyone, we’ve almost made it through 2025! Let’s reflect on the progress we have made together and highlight how your...
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Statement from Gabriella Buono, Interim President & CEO, Seattle Metro Chamber, in response to Representative Shaun Scott's Statewide Tax Proposal: Adding billions in new spending...
Seattle City Council voted, 9-0, on Aug. 4 to send a proposal to restructure the city's Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax to the November 2025 General Election Ballot. If approved...
From the CEO Summer sunshine is here - the season when the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is really on display. And great things are happening around the Puget Sound region –...
In response to the July 4 signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Donald Trump, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the...
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