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The Voice of the Voters is Strong
Now that most ballots have been counted, I wanted to provide a few thoughts on this year’s elections and where we believe things in the city are heading. Two big takeaways for me: one, big things can happen when everyone brings their best and works in coalition, and...
New Online Tool Launches, Advances King County Small Businesses
SEATTLE – A newly launched online resource powered by Qwally will break down barriers for local business owners and entrepreneurs in King County. Communitybusinessconnector.com, a one-stop shop for anyone looking to open or grow a business, was officially launched on...
Public Safety Identified As “Very Important” by 94% of Seattle Businesses
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released a new survey of business decision-makers highlighting the opportunities and challenges owners and managers face when thinking about Seattle’s environment for employers. Fifty-four percent of...
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[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...
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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...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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[Payroll Tax] Comment from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Smith
A note from the Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding today’s payroll tax decision from the Washington State Court of Appeals: The Chamber brought the payroll...

Just Launched: Return To Transit
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Transportation Choices Coalition and the University of Washington, has launched a social media campaign to encourage...

#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...
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[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...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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