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It’s Time to Urgently Support Our Small Businesses | From the CEO
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe we are already into the new year. We’ve got an election coming in February (vote Yes on the Seattle Public School levies and Yes on Proposition 1B!), legislative session is in full swing, and we’re gearing up for our spring...
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...
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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 &...
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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,...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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Seattle City Council Drug Legislation Vote A Step Forward
Following the Sept. 19 Seattle City Council vote to pass Mayor Bruce Harrell’s legislation to align the city code with the state's Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce...
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...
[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...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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