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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...
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...
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...
[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...
Seattle Metro Chamber Urges YES for School Levies on February Ballot
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 15. endorsed renewing two Seattle Public Schools levies, the Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics (BTA) capital levy and...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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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...
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...
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
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
Email the Media Contact
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