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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 entrepreneurs began more than 100 years ago when William E. Boeing founded Pacific Aero...
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 on the November ballot. Seattle Proposition 1 would renew the current Seattle...
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 generated more than $71 billion in business revenues, supported 194,000 jobs, and...
Seattle City Council Drug Legislation Vote A Step Forward
Following the Sept. 19 Seattle City Council vote to pass Mayor Bruce Harrell’s legislation to align the city code with the state's Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce...
Seattle Public Drug Use Legislation Passes in Committee
Following the Sep. 12 Seattle City Council committee vote and approval of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s legislation to align the city code with the state's Blake fix, Seattle...
Report Shows City of Seattle Revenues at an All-Time High
In response to the city of Seattle’s Revenue Stabilization Work Group report, shared in today’s Finance Committee meeting, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO...
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[From the CEO] City of Seattle Revenues at an All-Time High
This fall, the City of Seattle will begin its annual budgeting ritual. If you have heard anything about the city’s current financial picture, you’ve probably heard about deficits and...
Seattle City Council Must Approve City’s Blake Fix
Following the July 31 announcement that Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed legislation to align with the state's Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President &...
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[From the CEO] Seattle Downtown Activation Plan is Great News For Our City
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's announcement on June 28 sharing key details of the city of Seattle's Downtown Activation Plan, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President...
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Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
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206-389-7244
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Your Chamber is Your Champion
Here at the Chamber, we work hard to be a strong voice for business and a force for positive change. We use our voice to advocate for you and to make the business community’s position...
Harrell’s Budget Proposal Delivers on Voter Priorities
Following Mayor Bruce Harrell’s budget address on Sept. 26, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We applaud that...
New Chamber Board Chair: My Priorities For 2023-24
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, My name is Ada Healey and I serve as Chief Real Estate Officer for Vulcan Real Estate LLC. I am proud to serve as the 2023-24 Chair of the...
Seattle City Council Drug Legislation Vote A Step Forward
Following the Sept. 19 Seattle City Council vote to pass Mayor Bruce Harrell’s legislation to align the city code with the state's Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce...
Seattle Public Drug Use Legislation Passes in Committee
Following the Sep. 12 Seattle City Council committee vote and approval of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s legislation to align the city code with the state's Blake fix, Seattle...
Report Shows City of Seattle Revenues at an All-Time High
In response to the city of Seattle’s Revenue Stabilization Work Group report, shared in today’s Finance Committee meeting, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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