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Op-Ed: 6 Ways Seattle Can Act with Urgency on Affordability
By Jaebadiah Gardner and Gabriella Buono Special to The Seattle Times Most people feel it at the register, looking at a receipt that is higher than expected and deciding what to cut next time. Skip eating out this week? Drive farther for cheaper groceries? These quiet...
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO SEATTLE – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Joe Nguyen as its new President and Chief...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Governor Ferguson’s Budget Proposal
Olympia – December 23, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued the following joint statement today in response to Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed operating...
We Will Continue to Make Progress on What’s Important – No Matter What
From the CEO Last week’s election was a consequential one for our state and nation: we elected a new governor and attorney general for the first time in 12 years, voted on four...
Statement: Boeing-IAM Deal Key to Economic Health in Our Region
Following the announcement of the Boeing, International Association of Machinists 751 (IAM) and Aerospace Workers contract agreement on Nov. 1, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Proposition 1B
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Executive Committee on Oct. 30 voted to endorse Seattle Proposition 1B, to fund social housing with existing revenue, on the...
Chamber Endorses Snohomish Co. Proposition 1
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee voted Oct. 30 to endorse Snohomish County Proposition 1 to fund public safety, which will appear on the Nov. 5,...
Regional Leadership Conference 2024 Recap
Last week, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomed about 275 business and civic leaders to its 2024 Regional Leadership Conference at Suncadia Resort hosted by...
Statement: Mayor’s One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's new details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with the release of proposed zoning maps, on Oct. 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber...
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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 –...
Seattle Budget Wins Support Our Community | From the CEO
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...
Two Thumbs up for Seattle City Budget
Following The Seattle City Council's approval of the city budget Nov. 21, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
We Will Continue to Make Progress on What’s Important – No Matter What
From the CEO Last week’s election was a consequential one for our state and nation: we elected a new governor and attorney general for the first time in 12 years, voted on four...
Statement: Boeing-IAM Deal Key to Economic Health in Our Region
Following the announcement of the Boeing, International Association of Machinists 751 (IAM) and Aerospace Workers contract agreement on Nov. 1, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Proposition 1B
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Executive Committee on Oct. 30 voted to endorse Seattle Proposition 1B, to fund social housing with existing revenue, on the...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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