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2023 Was Big; 2024 Promises to be Even Bigger!
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! And boy did it start with a bang: what a couple of weeks it has been for the University of Washington! The release of the inspiring “Boys in the Boat” movie on Christmas Day was the perfect...
Our Future is Bright – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Since September, it has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees, and I am looking forward to many more months of service in this role. We’ve accomplished so much in a short time, a fact I was...
Closing Out 2023 – Here’s How I See It
On Dec. 7 we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception and had one of the largest totals of attendees in a decade! I was delighted by how much fun people were having, how much positive energy was in the room, and how much optimism I heard in the conversations. It...
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...
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[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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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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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
Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
Email the Media Contact
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