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Seattle Mayor’s Budget Proposal Makes Progress On Priorities
We’re well into fall, and that means budget season for our government partners. Your Chamber is watching closely to ensure your priorities are present in the revenue and spending plans of our public officials. Just yesterday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released his...
Chamber Statement: Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Proposal
Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget invests in priorities that align with what...
Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their partnership to launch the Community Business Connector program. This is the Seattle...
Seattle City Council Approves Public Safety Cuts
Today, the Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, to remove 80 sworn officer positions from the proposed two-year budget. In response, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith...
Jobs, the Economy + the Issues
One week post-election, Democrats will maintain control of the Senate regardless of the outcome of the Georgia run-off, and our state, regional, and local elections are mostly...
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[From the CEO] City of Seattle Revenues – Welcome News Amid Increasing Reports of Economic Uncertainty
AÂ new study, commissioned by the Downtown Seattle Association and produced by ECONorthwest, indicates City of Seattle tax revenues have grown four times faster than population and...
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[From the CEO] My Take on The Index – Urgent Action Needed to Build on Positive Momentum
Last week, the Chamber released the results from our latest installment of The Index, the public opinion research project that we launched one year ago. We do this quality-of-life...
2022 Regional Leadership Conference Recap: From Vision to Action
Last week, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 200 business and civic leaders to its 2022 Regional Leadership Conference at Semiahmoo Resort hosted by...
Seattle Voters See Improvement, Call for Action on Public Safety, Homelessness
For immediate release: Oct. 17, 2022 Media contact: Jillian Henze, APR Press Release Seattle voters see improvement, call for action on public safety, homelessness Polling data from...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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Remembering George Duff | From the CEO
You may have heard that longtime Chamber President George Duff, who led our organization for nearly three decades starting in 1968, passed away recently. The Seattle Times published...
Looking Forward to 2023 | From the CEO
Last week, we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception, connecting with nearly 500 Chamber members and leaders. It boosted my spirit and my sense of optimism for the year ahead by...
Seattle Budget Reflects Missed Opportunity for Public Safety Progress
The Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, on Nov. 29 to approve the city budget for 2023-24. In response to this action, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel...
Seattle City Council Approves Public Safety Cuts
Today, the Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, to remove 80 sworn officer positions from the proposed two-year budget. In response, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith...
Jobs, the Economy + the Issues
One week post-election, Democrats will maintain control of the Senate regardless of the outcome of the Georgia run-off, and our state, regional, and local elections are mostly...
[From the CEO] City of Seattle Revenues – Welcome News Amid Increasing Reports of Economic Uncertainty
AÂ new study, commissioned by the Downtown Seattle Association and produced by ECONorthwest, indicates City of Seattle tax revenues have grown four times faster than population and...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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