Voters Attribute State Budget Shortfall to Failure to Control Spending FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLYMPIA - Washington voters are in the know – they know why the state is facing a budget deficit and they are aligned on the solution, saying it’s a bad idea to increase state...
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It’s Time to Urgently Support Our Small Businesses | From the CEO
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe we are already into the new year. We’ve got an election coming in February (vote Yes on the Seattle Public School levies and Yes on Proposition 1B!), legislative session is in full swing, and we’re gearing up for our spring...
How We’re Championing Members’ Priorities in 2024, 2025 and Beyond
This past year has been a banner year for the Chamber and our members. Across the region, we have seen positive progress and quality-of-life improvements in our communities – advocating for results in public safety, homelessness and affordability. In the last year we...

Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their...

3 Things I Want You to Know About WA Aerospace
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, We punch above our weight with the number of global companies whose history started in Washington state. The lineage of innovators and...

Chamber Endorses Seattle Transportation Levy
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee on July 24 voted to endorse Seattle Proposition 1, the renewal of the Seattle transportation levy, which will appear...

New report highlights WA’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth
Press Release Promising outlook: New report highlights Washington’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth SEATTLE – The aerospace industry in Washington state in 2023...

It’s Happening Every Day at Your Chamber
This week we held our annual offsite meeting for our Board of Trustees – this is my third one since I started in my role at the Chamber and each year I have left feeling proud of the...

Statement: Seattle Transportation Levy – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Following the announcement by Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales regarding the Seattle Transportation Levy on June 27, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President &...
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Seattle’s Minimum Wage Adjustments and How They Impact You
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,...

Seattle Mayor’s Budget Proposal Makes Progress On Priorities
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...

Chamber Statement: Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Proposal
Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...

Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their...

3 Things I Want You to Know About WA Aerospace
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, We punch above our weight with the number of global companies whose history started in Washington state. The lineage of innovators and...

Chamber Endorses Seattle Transportation Levy
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee on July 24 voted to endorse Seattle Proposition 1, the renewal of the Seattle transportation levy, which will appear...
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Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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