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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 policies and budgets, and working to bring more opportunities to our region with events...
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 and retaining employees – to move here or to stay here. It also impacts the decisions...
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 acknowledged the clear and present need to take action. And now the Chamber continues this...
Addressing the Blake Decision Was a Moment for Leadership, Action
Following the May 16 announcement that Washington legislators reached a compromise on the Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued...
Latest Index Data Reaffirms Top Priorities and a New Picture Emerges
Last week we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project. We collect this information because quality of life underlies attracting and...
Marking Progress on the Most-Pressing Issues
Between the release of the Index 4, our semi-annual poll of Seattle voters, and the conclusion of the (very busy!) 2023 legislative session, I wanted to take this opportunity to...
Mayor’s Announcement to Revitalize Downtown and Address Public Safety and Health
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's announcement April 17 to revitalize downtown and address public safety and health, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO...
Michael Fong is New Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce
On April 12, Gov. Jay Inslee named Michael Fong to serve as director of the Washington State Department of Commerce. In response, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle...
Reset Needed: Ensure Both Downtown Seattle’s Revitalization + Light Rail’s Expansion | From the CEO
When it comes to advocacy on behalf of the business community, one of the most important things we do is maintain long-term, deep engagement on key issues where we are uniquely...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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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...
Businesses Report Majority of Downtown Seattle Employees Are in the Office 3+ Days per Week
Press Release Businesses report the majority of downtown Seattle employees are in the office 3+ days per week Return-to-office survey results and playbook released SEATTLE – The...
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[From the CEO] King County Regional Homelessness Authority Leadership Changes
In response to the leadership changes announced May 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Marc Dones has been a...
Addressing the Blake Decision Was a Moment for Leadership, Action
Following the May 16 announcement that Washington legislators reached a compromise on the Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued...
Latest Index Data Reaffirms Top Priorities and a New Picture Emerges
Last week we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project. We collect this information because quality of life underlies attracting and...
Marking Progress on the Most-Pressing Issues
Between the release of the Index 4, our semi-annual poll of Seattle voters, and the conclusion of the (very busy!) 2023 legislative session, I wanted to take this opportunity to...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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