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Chamber Announces New Chief of Staff
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering on Chamber priorities through her management of strategic initiatives and operational...
Seattle City Council Budget Process: Final Update
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. On Nov. 30, the Seattle City Council concluded its role in the mid-biennium budget process — with mixed results for our community. Mayor Bruce...
Seattle Budget Includes New Revenue Without a Plan
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. In response to the Nov. 21 Seattle City Council vote to approve the city budget, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan...
Statement from Seattle Metro Chamber on streamlining permitting for permanent supportive housing in Seattle
Following the Council’s unanimous 7-0 vote this afternoon for a bill to streamline permitting for permanent supportive housing, please see the below statement from the Seattle Metro...
Statement on Seattle City Council’s rushed passage of new grocery regulations
On January 25, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to mandate that grocery stores with more than 500 employees worldwide pay their employees an additional $4.00/hour during the civil...
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. AÂ recent...
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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...
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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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Partnership Breaks Down Vaccine Barriers in Bothell
(Bothell – April 23, 2021) – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, T-Mobile, QFC and Business Health Trust will host a community vaccination clinic in Bothell as the group...
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Community Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic Supports Seniors, Health Equity
(Mountlake Terrace – April 19, 2021) – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Premera Blue Cross, QFC and Business Health Trust today announced a partnership to host a...
Statement of Solidarity with the Asian American Community
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of yesterday’s mass shooting in the Atlanta area, the majority of whom were of Asian descent. The surge of violence and...
Statement from Seattle Metro Chamber on streamlining permitting for permanent supportive housing in Seattle
Following the Council’s unanimous 7-0 vote this afternoon for a bill to streamline permitting for permanent supportive housing, please see the below statement from the Seattle Metro...
Statement on Seattle City Council’s rushed passage of new grocery regulations
On January 25, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to mandate that grocery stores with more than 500 employees worldwide pay their employees an additional $4.00/hour during the civil...
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...
Media Contact
Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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