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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 – advocating for results in public safety, homelessness and affordability. In the last year we...
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 employers and residents of the city. The punch line? The budget does all of the things we...
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: “Seattleites should give two thumbs up to Mayor Bruce Harrell, Budget Chair Dan Strauss,...
The Voice of the Voters is Strong
Now that most ballots have been counted, I wanted to provide a few thoughts on this year’s elections and where we believe things in the city are heading. Two big takeaways for me:...
New Online Tool Launches, Advances King County Small Businesses
SEATTLE – A newly launched online resource powered by Qwally will break down barriers for local business owners and entrepreneurs in King County. Communitybusinessconnector.com, a...
Public Safety Identified As “Very Important” by 94% of Seattle Businesses
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released a new survey of business decision-makers highlighting the opportunities and challenges owners and managers face...
We’re Headed Upward Together – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Momentum has been building in our region, and here at the Chamber, we can feel it. We felt it when the Convention Center opened, when All-Star Week hit T-Mobile Park, and when Tacoma...
Index 5: Public Drug Use & Public Safety are Barriers to Progress
On Oct. 10 we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project, which included noteworthy changes on voter opinions around public safety and...
Seattle Revenue Forecast Brings Good News
The city released its updated revenue forecast on Oct. 17 and Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement:...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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Chamber Announces New Chief of Staff
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering...
Seattle City Council Budget Process: Final Update
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. On Nov. 30, the Seattle City Council concluded its role in the...
Seattle Budget Includes New Revenue Without a Plan
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. In response to the Nov. 21 Seattle City Council vote to...
The Voice of the Voters is Strong
Now that most ballots have been counted, I wanted to provide a few thoughts on this year’s elections and where we believe things in the city are heading. Two big takeaways for me:...
New Online Tool Launches, Advances King County Small Businesses
SEATTLE – A newly launched online resource powered by Qwally will break down barriers for local business owners and entrepreneurs in King County. Communitybusinessconnector.com, a...
Public Safety Identified As “Very Important” by 94% of Seattle Businesses
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released a new survey of business decision-makers highlighting the opportunities and challenges owners and managers face...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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