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Public Safety Identified As “Very Important” by 94% of Seattle Businesses
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released a new survey of business decision-makers highlighting the opportunities and challenges owners and managers face when thinking about Seattle’s environment for employers. Fifty-four percent of...
We’re Headed Upward Together – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Momentum has been building in our region, and here at the Chamber, we can feel it. We felt it when the Convention Center opened, when All-Star Week hit T-Mobile Park, and when Tacoma Link expanded to Hilltop. It’s momentum I feel more and more every time I see a small...
Index 5: Public Drug Use & Public Safety are Barriers to Progress
On Oct. 10 we shared the latest installment of The Index, the Chamber’s public opinion research project, which included noteworthy changes on voter opinions around public safety and public drug use in our city. Our latest polling revealed that public safety as a top...
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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...
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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
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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...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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