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Statement: Seattle Transportation Levy – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Following the announcement by Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales regarding the Seattle Transportation Levy on June 27, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We know from The Index that when it...
The Best Coast is the West Coast
It’s officially summer - the time when we Pacific Northwesterners peel off the layers and soak in all that our region has to offer, like hiking, biking, kayaking and paddle boarding. I’m not a Puget Sound region native, but after nearly 30 years on the West Coast I am...
Your Chamber is Showing Up…Everywhere!
Here at the Chamber, sometimes it seems like we have our heads down, focused on the business of addressing issues like public safety and affordable housing, analyzing government policies and budgets, and working to bring more opportunities to our region with events...
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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...
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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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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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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...
[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...
Media Contact
Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
Email the Media Contact
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