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Chamber Statement: Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Proposal
Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget invests in priorities that align with what...
Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their partnership to launch the Community Business Connector program. This is the Seattle...
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...
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...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Housing Levy & King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee on June 28 voted to endorse the Seattle Housing Levy and the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, following a...
Seattle Mariners, Seattle Metro Chamber, and Together Washington Unite for a Community Cleanup to Prepare Seattle for National Stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Friday, June 23 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., volunteers from across the greater Seattle area will disperse in the blocks around T-Mobile Park for a community cleanup....
We Must See Progress Faster | From the CEO
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Welcome to summer in the Puget Sound region! The sun is shining, MLB All-Star Week is just around the corner, and more people – tourists,...
From the CEO: Seattle City Council Rejects Drug Prosecution Bill
In response to the Seattle City Council vote Tuesday rejecting a bill that would have given the city attorney authority to prosecute drug possession and public drug use cases, Seattle...
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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 &...
[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...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Housing Levy & King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee on June 28 voted to endorse the Seattle Housing Levy and the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, following a...
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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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