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[Statement] Seattle Police, Liquor Board Visits to LGBTQ+ Venues
In response to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board inspection actions in Seattle LGBTQ+ bars in late January, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We appreciate the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control...
2023 Was Big; 2024 Promises to be Even Bigger!
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! And boy did it start with a bang: what a couple of weeks it has been for the University of Washington! The release of the inspiring “Boys in the Boat” movie on Christmas Day was the perfect...
Our Future is Bright – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Since September, it has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees, and I am looking forward to many more months of service in this role. We’ve accomplished so much in a short time, a fact I was...
Chamber to Participate in Seattle’s Revenue Stabilization Workgroup
Here at the Chamber, we’re dedicated to bringing your voice into the room with our government partners on key issues and decisions. For example, we participated in successful Seattle...
Outreach Team Selected to Support Local Small Businesses
SEATTLE, Wash. – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small...
Turning Economic Uncertainty into Economic Resilience
I know today’s economic outlook – as well as very real uncertainties – are swirling as you make decisions for your business. While I am an eternal optimist, now is also a time to...
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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....
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Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
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[From the CEO] My Take on The Index – Urgent Action Needed to Build on Positive Momentum
Last week, the Chamber released the results from our latest installment of The Index, the public opinion research project that we launched one year ago. We do this quality-of-life...
2022 Regional Leadership Conference Recap: From Vision to Action
Last week, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 200 business and civic leaders to its 2022 Regional Leadership Conference at Semiahmoo Resort hosted by...
Seattle Voters See Improvement, Call for Action on Public Safety, Homelessness
For immediate release: Oct. 17, 2022 Media contact: Jillian Henze, APR Press Release Seattle voters see improvement, call for action on public safety, homelessness Polling data from...
Chamber to Participate in Seattle’s Revenue Stabilization Workgroup
Here at the Chamber, we’re dedicated to bringing your voice into the room with our government partners on key issues and decisions. For example, we participated in successful Seattle...
Outreach Team Selected to Support Local Small Businesses
SEATTLE, Wash. – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small...
Turning Economic Uncertainty into Economic Resilience
I know today’s economic outlook – as well as very real uncertainties – are swirling as you make decisions for your business. While I am an eternal optimist, now is also a time 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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