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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 approve the city budget, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan...
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: one, big things can happen when everyone brings their best and works in coalition, and...
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 one-stop shop for anyone looking to open or grow a business, was officially launched on...
City Can Use JumpStart Tax Revenue to Make Progress on our Priorities
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement regarding the City of Seattle's economic and revenue forecast that was reviewed by the Seattle City Council on Aug. 17....
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[From the CEO] Public Safety: Turning Momentum Into Results We Can See
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Like many of you, public safety is on my mind. Being and feeling safe is foundational to a healthy community. That’s why we all care so much...
Chamber Announces New Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced the Chamber has hired Lars Erickson as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications. Lars comes to the...
Chamber Won’t Appeal JumpStart Tax Court Decision
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Thank you for your support of our litigation on Seattle’s JumpStart Tax. In the weeks since the Washington State Court of Appeals released...
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[From the CEO] Prioritizing an Appropriately, Adequately Staffed Police Department
Statement from Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding Mayor Bruce Harrell’s police staffing proposal this morning: “Ensuring our community...
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision...
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[From the CEO] Seattle Mayor’s Proposed Budget Takes Pragmatic Approach to Challenges
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed city budget released Sept. 27, Rachel Smith, the president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, offered this...
How to Secure Unanimous Decisions – The Power of Outreach
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Passing the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure, which was approved by voters in 2016, is one of the achievements I’m most proud of. Working with...
Chamber CEO Appointed to the WA Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on the state's Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission....
City Can Use JumpStart Tax Revenue to Make Progress on our Priorities
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement regarding the City of Seattle's economic and revenue forecast that was reviewed by the Seattle City Council on Aug. 17....
[From the CEO] Public Safety: Turning Momentum Into Results We Can See
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Like many of you, public safety is on my mind. Being and feeling safe is foundational to a healthy community. That’s why we all care so much...
Chamber Announces New Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced the Chamber has hired Lars Erickson as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications. Lars comes to the...
Media Contact
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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