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Closure Notice: Washington’s Struggling Small & Mid-Size Businesses Brace for More Impacts
Press Release Closure notice: Washington’s struggling small & mid-size businesses brace for more impacts  Neighborhood businesses oppose state tax increases, project more closures and job impacts OLYMPIA – Washington’s small & mid-sized businesses know tax...
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[Joint Statement] Latest Proposal Banks on Unpredictable Tax Revenues to Solve Certain Budget Deficit
Joint Statement In response to an operating budget proposal by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair on March 24, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this...
From the CEO | My Takeaways From Our Delegation to Vancouver, B.C.
Sometimes things just happen for a reason. When we began planning a Pacific Northwest Study Mission to Vancouver, British Columbia last fall, there was no way to predict the trip would happen during an unprecedented time in the U.S.-Canada relationship. We chose...
Back-to-Basics Approach is Key to Progress
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...
Chamber Supports Maintaining the Climate Commitment Act
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 Voters Want Leaders to Focus on the Basics
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...
CEO Statement: City of Seattle Revenue Forecast
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:...
97% of Small, Seattle Restaurants Want Delivery Pay Ordinance Repealed
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...
Session Outcomes: Wins on the Board
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...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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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 &...
The Best Coast is the West Coast
It’s officially summer - the time when we Pacific Northwesterners peel off the layers and soak in all that our region has to offer, like hiking, biking, kayaking and paddle boarding....
Your Chamber is Showing Up…Everywhere!
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...
Back-to-Basics Approach is Key to Progress
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...
Chamber Supports Maintaining the Climate Commitment Act
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 Voters Want Leaders to Focus on the Basics
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...
Media Contact
Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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