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CEO Statement: City of Seattle Revenue Forecast
Following the release of the city of Seattle's revenue forecast on April 8, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s revenue forecast shows the General Fund is now expected to be $44.7 million...
97% of Small, Seattle Restaurants Want Delivery Pay Ordinance Repealed
SEATTLE – A recent survey of more than 100 Seattle small business restaurateurs who partner with third-party delivery companies shows that sales have declined an average of 38% in the last 2.5 months since the implementation of the city’s app-based minimum pay...
Session Outcomes: Wins on the Board
It was another fast and furious legislative session in Olympia this year, and your Chamber team worked hard to put wins on the board that will help our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy. And at the same time, we successfully played defense...
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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...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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[From the CEO] Prioritizing an Appropriately, Adequately Staffed Police Department
Statement from Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding Mayor Bruce Harrell’s police staffing proposal this morning: “Ensuring our community...
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision...
[From the CEO] Flipping the Script on the Taxes Conversation
We’re still months from the Mayor of Seattle submitting his budget proposal to the Seattle City Council. I know not everyone is riveted by municipal finance, but after nearly 15 years...
[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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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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