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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 recommendation from the Chamber’s Policy Leadership Group. Seattle Housing Levy If approved...
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. Getting Seattle ready for the big game, volunteers organized by the Seattle...
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, employees, and families – are enjoying all that our region has to offer. For those...
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Statement on Washington State Supreme Court Striking Down I-976
“Today’s ruling is good news for one of the most important elements of economic recovery – a strong transportation system. We opposed Tim Eyman’s I-976 because it would have gutted...
Seattle Metro Chamber Opens New Round of Grants for King County Small Businesses
SEATTLE – The Seattle Metro Chamber, which serves as the King County Associate Development Organization, opened a new round of grant funding Monday to ensure that $580,000 in federal...
Statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton
“Today, we mark the loss of former Senator Slade Gorton, who leaves an incredible legacy of public service. His thoughtful influence helped define a generation of leaders from our...
‘One-stop shop’ for pandemic assistance released for Puget Sound region
Individuals, businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 now have a new “one-stop shop” for resources through the RecoveryWA.com website. The site, a unique partnership between...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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Chamber Files Lawsuit Against Seattle Payroll Tax
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Seattle City Council’s recently passed payroll tax in King County Superior Court, citing the...
Rachel Smith Named Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO
SEATTLE – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has selected Rachel Smith to lead the regional business association. “I am thrilled to welcome Rachel as the next president and...
Public confidence in Council trends down as new budget advances
SEATTLE - As the Seattle City Council prepares to finalize the city budget this week, public confidence in their ability to deliver results continues to trend downward. A recent...
Statement on Washington State Supreme Court Striking Down I-976
“Today’s ruling is good news for one of the most important elements of economic recovery – a strong transportation system. We opposed Tim Eyman’s I-976 because it would have gutted...
Seattle Metro Chamber Opens New Round of Grants for King County Small Businesses
SEATTLE – The Seattle Metro Chamber, which serves as the King County Associate Development Organization, opened a new round of grant funding Monday to ensure that $580,000 in federal...
Statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton
“Today, we mark the loss of former Senator Slade Gorton, who leaves an incredible legacy of public service. His thoughtful influence helped define a generation of leaders from our...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
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