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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 would happen during an unprecedented time in the U.S.-Canada relationship. We chose...
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, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this joint...
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 Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Washington Roundtable issued this joint statement:...
From the CEO: Seattle City Council Rejects Drug Prosecution Bill
In response to the Seattle City Council vote Tuesday rejecting a bill that would have given the city attorney authority to prosecute drug possession and public drug use cases, Seattle...
Businesses Report Majority of Downtown Seattle Employees Are in the Office 3+ Days per Week
Press Release Businesses report the majority of downtown Seattle employees are in the office 3+ days per week Return-to-office survey results and playbook released SEATTLE – The...
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[From the CEO] King County Regional Homelessness Authority Leadership Changes
In response to the leadership changes announced May 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Marc Dones has been a...
Addressing the Blake Decision Was a Moment for Leadership, Action
Following the May 16 announcement that Washington legislators reached a compromise on the Blake fix, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued...
Latest Index Data Reaffirms Top Priorities and a New Picture Emerges
Last week we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project. We collect this information because quality of life underlies attracting and...
Marking Progress on the Most-Pressing Issues
Between the release of the Index 4, our semi-annual poll of Seattle voters, and the conclusion of the (very busy!) 2023 legislative session, I wanted to take this opportunity to...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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Chamber Endorses Seattle Housing Levy & King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee on June 28 voted to endorse the Seattle Housing Levy and the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, following a...
Seattle Mariners, Seattle Metro Chamber, and Together Washington Unite for a Community Cleanup to Prepare Seattle for National Stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Friday, June 23 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., volunteers from across the greater Seattle area will disperse in the blocks around T-Mobile Park for a community cleanup....
We Must See Progress Faster | From the CEO
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Welcome to summer in the Puget Sound region! The sun is shining, MLB All-Star Week is just around the corner, and more people – tourists,...
From the CEO: Seattle City Council Rejects Drug Prosecution Bill
In response to the Seattle City Council vote Tuesday rejecting a bill that would have given the city attorney authority to prosecute drug possession and public drug use cases, Seattle...
Businesses Report Majority of Downtown Seattle Employees Are in the Office 3+ Days per Week
Press Release Businesses report the majority of downtown Seattle employees are in the office 3+ days per week Return-to-office survey results and playbook released SEATTLE – The...
[From the CEO] King County Regional Homelessness Authority Leadership Changes
In response to the leadership changes announced May 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Marc Dones has been a...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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