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...
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...
After months of deliberation, debates, and deep dives into the details, the Seattle City Council has approved the 2025-26 biennial budget, and the final product is good news for employers and residents of the city. The punch line? The budget does all of the things we...
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the findings from The Index, which shows a strong majority of voters believe the city should prioritize the...
Following the release of the city of Seattle's revenue forecast on April 8, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
SEATTLE – A recent survey of more than 100 Seattle small business restaurateurs who partner with third-party delivery companies shows that sales have declined an average of 38% in the...
It was another fast and furious legislative session in Olympia this year, and your Chamber team worked hard to put wins on the board that will help our members thrive in an equitable...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, As Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his 2024 State of the City address, I was rewinding the tape in my head back to his 2023 address. At the time, I...
Press Release I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check SEATTLE – On Feb. 14, backers of Initiative 136 filed a replacement initiative, I-137, and it’s another example of a...
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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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...
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...
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...
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the findings from The Index, which shows a strong majority of voters believe the city should prioritize the...
Following the release of the city of Seattle's revenue forecast on April 8, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
SEATTLE – A recent survey of more than 100 Seattle small business restaurateurs who partner with third-party delivery companies shows that sales have declined an average of 38% in the...
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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