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Seattle Revenue Forecast Brings Good News
The city released its updated revenue forecast on Oct. 17 and Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement: “Today’s Economic and Revenue Forecast included good news and we echo Mayor Bruce Harrell’s...
Seattle Quality of Life Progress Stalls Amid Growing Concerns Around Public Safety, Drug Use
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the latest findings from The Index, which shows optimism among Seattle voters stalled in recent months as concerns on public safety and illegal public drug use increased. For 88% of voters...
Election Focus = Progressive + Pragmatism + Plans
Back in 2021 when the Chamber closed down its political action committee and chose to focus on the issues, not endorse candidates, it was not a retreat from politics or elections. We say it all the time: elections matter. This November, we will usher in new leaders...
Governor Signs Washington State’s New Transportation Package Legislation
The Seattle Metro Chamber, and its partner the Portland Business Alliance, are celebrating today because Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill for Move Ahead Washington - the state's new...
Public Safety Wins When The Voices of Voters Are Heard
Did you read this first line of The Seattle Times’ coverage of increased attention to public safety downtown? “Amir Yousuf, the owner of International Cigar and Tobacco on Third...
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[From the CEO] State of the Union Reminds Us We Can Only Move Forward Together
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Amid a two-year pandemic and an escalating global security crisis, I know that, like me, many of you were glued to TVs, laptops, and cell...
WA Mask Requirements Ending + Homelessness Initiative Kicks Off in King County
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members and partners, I’m bringing you quick updates on breaking news happening in our state and in King County that will impact your business and our...
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[From the CEO] Transportation Proposal is Here & It’s Time to Re-Invest
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, As we continue to advocate for a more competitive, equitable, and resilient regional economy, we’re encouraged by today's announcement that...
Homelessness – An Opportunity in Olympia to Invest at the Scale of the Challenge
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, January marks the start of the state legislative session, and already, the clock is ticking away on our 60-day, short session. As a regional...
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Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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#KCVaxVerified Wins National Communications Award
The #KCVaxVerified campaign to communicate the King County Vaccine Verification Policy was selected as the best communications campaign in its category in the 2022 PRSA Silver...
[From the CEO] Let Me Make The Case For Optimism
A few days ago, the Seattle Metro Chamber released the second installment of our new public opinion research project, The Index. The Index measures quality of life over time by asking...
Chamber Releases Second Installment of The Index
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released its second instalment of The Index, a research project measuring quality of life over time by asking registered...
Governor Signs Washington State’s New Transportation Package Legislation
The Seattle Metro Chamber, and its partner the Portland Business Alliance, are celebrating today because Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill for Move Ahead Washington - the state's new...
Public Safety Wins When The Voices of Voters Are Heard
Did you read this first line of The Seattle Times’ coverage of increased attention to public safety downtown? “Amir Yousuf, the owner of International Cigar and Tobacco on Third...
[From the CEO] State of the Union Reminds Us We Can Only Move Forward Together
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Amid a two-year pandemic and an escalating global security crisis, I know that, like me, many of you were glued to TVs, laptops, and cell...
Media Contact
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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