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State of the City: Moving Forward
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, As Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his 2024 State of the City address, I was rewinding the tape in my head back to his 2023 address. At the time, I was thrilled to hear his focus on the two most important issues facing Seattle:...
I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check
Press Release I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check SEATTLE – On Feb. 14, backers of Initiative 136 filed a replacement initiative, I-137, and it’s another example of a tax-first, plan-later, hope-for-results approach to solving our most pressing issues. “The...
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[Statement] Seattle Police, Liquor Board Visits to LGBTQ+ Venues
In response to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board inspection actions in Seattle LGBTQ+ bars in late January, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We appreciate the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control...
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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...
CEO Statement on Gov. Inslee’s $800M proposal for homelessness, housing
On December 15, Governor Jay Inslee announced $800 million in proposed investments to address homelessness and housing affordability in Washington. Below is a statement from Seattle...
CEO Statement on 2022 City Budget
On Nov. 22, 2021, the Seattle City Council voted to approve the 2022 city budget. Below is a statement from Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith: “Over the past...
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[Big Thoughts] Seattle Deserves Greater Investments in Public Safety, Homelessness
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, In the months leading up to last week’s election, we heard overwhelmingly from the community that they want to see action on two issues:...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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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...
[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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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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