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Joint Statement from Business Leaders Opposing HB 2100
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement today opposing HB 2100, legislation that would expand a Seattle-style...
A Note From Your New President & CEO
Dear Chamber Members, Today marks my first day as your President and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role. We are at a pivotal moment for our region. The choices we make now will shape our economy, our...
Seattle Metro Chamber Releases Small Business Readiness Playbook for Mega Events
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Seattle FIFA World Cup 26â„¢, today released the Small Business Readiness Playbook: A Practical Guide for Mega Event Preparation in Washington State, a statewide resource developed with small businesses...
Closing Out 2025 and Preparing for a Pivotal 2026
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Congratulations everyone, we’ve almost made it through 2025! Let’s reflect on the progress we have made together and highlight how your...
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[Statement] Seattle Metro Chamber Response to Representative Shaun Scott’s Statewide Tax Proposal
Statement from Gabriella Buono, Interim President & CEO, Seattle Metro Chamber, in response to Representative Shaun Scott's Statewide Tax Proposal: Adding billions in new spending...
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[Statement] Seattle City Council Sends B&O Increase to November Ballot
Seattle City Council voted, 9-0, on Aug. 4 to send a proposal to restructure the city's Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax to the November 2025 General Election Ballot. If approved...
Summer is Here! We’re Having Fun and Working Hard
From the CEO Summer sunshine is here - the season when the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is really on display. And great things are happening around the Puget Sound region –...
Statement: Signing of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
In response to the July 4 signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Donald Trump, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the...
Seattle Metro Chamber Unveils Suite of Business Tools to Get WA World Cup Ready
Briefings, trainings, convenings and the latest AI tech will support local businesses
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Op-Ed: 6 Ways Seattle Can Act with Urgency on Affordability
By Jaebadiah Gardner and Gabriella Buono Special to The Seattle Times Most people feel it at the register, looking at a receipt that is higher than expected and deciding what to cut...
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO SEATTLE – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Governor Ferguson’s Budget Proposal
Olympia – December 23, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued the...
Closing Out 2025 and Preparing for a Pivotal 2026
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Congratulations everyone, we’ve almost made it through 2025! Let’s reflect on the progress we have made together and highlight how your...
[Statement] Seattle Metro Chamber Response to Representative Shaun Scott’s Statewide Tax Proposal
Statement from Gabriella Buono, Interim President & CEO, Seattle Metro Chamber, in response to Representative Shaun Scott's Statewide Tax Proposal: Adding billions in new spending...
[Statement] Seattle City Council Sends B&O Increase to November Ballot
Seattle City Council voted, 9-0, on Aug. 4 to send a proposal to restructure the city's Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax to the November 2025 General Election Ballot. If approved...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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