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Buckle Up: Legislators Approve Largest Tax Package in History – Let’s See What Happens
From the CEO There is economic news coming in from every corner of the nation and world: newspaper headlines about tariffs, business closure notices stuck to front doors, and nervous conversations about the future of our economy being had over kitchen tables, happy...
POLL: Seattle Voters Oppose Trump, But Can’t Go Back on Quality-of-Life Progress in Seattle
Press Release POLL: Seattle voters oppose Trump, but can’t go back on quality-of-life progress in Seattle   New poll shows Seattle voters overwhelmingly see the U.S. on the wrong track, while right-track ratings for city of Seattle tick upward SEATTLE – On April 29,...
Joint Statement: Legislature Passes Largest Tax Increase in State History
Joint Statement OLYMPIA — In response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Washington Roundtable today issued the following statement in...
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[Joint Statement] Latest Proposal Banks on Unpredictable Tax Revenues to Solve Certain Budget Deficit
Joint Statement In response to an operating budget proposal by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair on March 24, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of...

From the CEO | My Takeaways From Our Delegation to Vancouver, B.C.
Sometimes things just happen for a reason. When we began planning a Pacific Northwest Study Mission to Vancouver, British Columbia last fall, there was no way to predict the trip...

Joint Statement: Senate Democrats Revenue Package, March 20
In response to a revenue package put forward by Democratic leadership in the Washington State Senate March 20, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce,...

Joint Statement: Senate Republicans’ Budget Framework, March 11
Joint Statement In response to the Senate Republicans' budget framework proposal announced March 11, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle...

State and Federal Uncertainty is Real | From the CEO
I write a lot in these notes to you about my optimism – optimism about the region and optimism about solving problems and seizing opportunities. And while I remain optimistic, I also...

Chamber Endorses Seattle Public Schools Capital and Operations Levies
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee voted on Jan. 22 to endorse the Schools First Campaign: Seattle Public School’s Capital and Operations levies ahead of the Feb. 11...
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Tax Proposals Pose a Significant Threat to WA’s Innovation
Press Release Tax proposals pose a significant threat to WA’s innovation  Hometown start-ups and tech companies detail the consequences of proposed taxes on their businesses, the...

Joint Statement: Seattle’s April Economic and Revenue Forecast is Cautionary Tale
Joint Statement In response to the release of the latest city of Seattle revenue forecast, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan...

Closure Notice: Washington’s Struggling Small & Mid-Size Businesses Brace for More Impacts
Press Release Closure notice: Washington’s struggling small & mid-size businesses brace for more impacts  Neighborhood businesses oppose state tax increases, project more closures...
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[Joint Statement] Latest Proposal Banks on Unpredictable Tax Revenues to Solve Certain Budget Deficit
Joint Statement In response to an operating budget proposal by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair on March 24, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of...

From the CEO | My Takeaways From Our Delegation to Vancouver, B.C.
Sometimes things just happen for a reason. When we began planning a Pacific Northwest Study Mission to Vancouver, British Columbia last fall, there was no way to predict the trip...

Joint Statement: Senate Democrats Revenue Package, March 20
In response to a revenue package put forward by Democratic leadership in the Washington State Senate March 20, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce,...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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