Press Room
The Latest
3 Things I Want You to Know About WA Aerospace
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, We punch above our weight with the number of global companies whose history started in Washington state. The lineage of innovators and entrepreneurs began more than 100 years ago when William E. Boeing founded Pacific Aero...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Transportation Levy
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee on July 24 voted to endorse Seattle Proposition 1, the renewal of the Seattle transportation levy, which will appear on the November ballot. Seattle Proposition 1 would renew the current Seattle...
New report highlights WA’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth
Press Release Promising outlook: New report highlights Washington’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth SEATTLE – The aerospace industry in Washington state in 2023 generated more than $71 billion in business revenues, supported 194,000 jobs, and...
![[From the CEO] Seattle Mayor’s Proposed Budget Takes Pragmatic Approach to Challenges](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/University_District_Testing2_Sound_Transit_Northgate_Link_med.jpg)
[From the CEO] Seattle Mayor’s Proposed Budget Takes Pragmatic Approach to Challenges
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed city budget released Sept. 27, Rachel Smith, the president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, offered this...
How to Secure Unanimous Decisions – The Power of Outreach
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Passing the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure, which was approved by voters in 2016, is one of the achievements I’m most proud of. Working with...
Chamber CEO Appointed to the WA Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on the state's Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission....
City Can Use JumpStart Tax Revenue to Make Progress on our Priorities
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement regarding the City of Seattle's economic and revenue forecast that was reviewed by the Seattle City Council on Aug. 17....
![[From the CEO] Public Safety: Turning Momentum Into Results We Can See](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/city_med.jpeg)
[From the CEO] Public Safety: Turning Momentum Into Results We Can See
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Like many of you, public safety is on my mind. Being and feeling safe is foundational to a healthy community. That’s why we all care so much...
Chamber Announces New Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced the Chamber has hired Lars Erickson as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications. Lars comes to the...
Media Contact
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
Email the Media Contact
Chamber to Participate in Seattle’s Revenue Stabilization Workgroup
Here at the Chamber, we’re dedicated to bringing your voice into the room with our government partners on key issues and decisions. For example, we participated in successful Seattle...
Outreach Team Selected to Support Local Small Businesses
SEATTLE, Wash. – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small...
Turning Economic Uncertainty into Economic Resilience
I know today’s economic outlook – as well as very real uncertainties – are swirling as you make decisions for your business. While I am an eternal optimist, now is also a time to...
[From the CEO] Seattle Mayor’s Proposed Budget Takes Pragmatic Approach to Challenges
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed city budget released Sept. 27, Rachel Smith, the president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, offered this...
How to Secure Unanimous Decisions – The Power of Outreach
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Passing the Sound Transit 3 ballot measure, which was approved by voters in 2016, is one of the achievements I’m most proud of. Working with...
Chamber CEO Appointed to the WA Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on the state's Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission....
Media Contact
Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
Email the Media Contact
Ready to join?
Apply online or contact us