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Comcast RISE is Back & the Chamber is Here to Help You Apply
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release Comcast RISE is back and the Seattle Metro Chamber is here to help you apply SEATTLE – Comcast announced 100 King County businesses will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing small businesses with comprehensive...
Buckle Up: Legislators Approve Largest Tax Package in History – Let’s See What Happens
From the CEO There is economic news coming in from every corner of the nation and world: newspaper headlines about tariffs, business closure notices stuck to front doors, and nervous conversations about the future of our economy being had over kitchen tables, happy...
POLL: Seattle Voters Oppose Trump, But Can’t Go Back on Quality-of-Life Progress in Seattle
Press Release POLL: Seattle voters oppose Trump, but can’t go back on quality-of-life progress in Seattle   New poll shows Seattle voters overwhelmingly see the U.S. on the wrong track, while right-track ratings for city of Seattle tick upward SEATTLE – On April 29,...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Public Schools Capital and Operations Levies
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee voted on Jan. 22 to endorse the Schools First Campaign: Seattle Public School’s Capital and Operations levies ahead of the Feb. 11...
New Statewide Poll: WA Voters Concerned About Economy and Jobs
Voters Attribute State Budget Shortfall to Failure to Control Spending FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLYMPIA - Washington voters are in the know – they know why the state is facing a budget...
It’s Time to Urgently Support Our Small Businesses | From the CEO
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe we are already into the new year. We’ve got an election coming in February (vote Yes on the Seattle Public School levies and Yes on...
How We’re Championing Members’ Priorities in 2024, 2025 and Beyond
This past year has been a banner year for the Chamber and our members. Across the region, we have seen positive progress and quality-of-life improvements in our communities –...
Seattle Budget Wins Support Our Community | From the CEO
After months of deliberation, debates, and deep dives into the details, the Seattle City Council has approved the 2025-26 biennial budget, and the final product is good news for...
Two Thumbs up for Seattle City Budget
Following The Seattle City Council's approval of the city budget Nov. 21, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
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Joint Statement: Senate Democrats Revenue Package, March 20
In response to a revenue package put forward by Democratic leadership in the Washington State Senate March 20, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce,...
Joint Statement: Senate Republicans’ Budget Framework, March 11
Joint Statement In response to the Senate Republicans' budget framework proposal announced March 11, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle...
State and Federal Uncertainty is Real | From the CEO
I write a lot in these notes to you about my optimism – optimism about the region and optimism about solving problems and seizing opportunities. And while I remain optimistic, I also...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Public Schools Capital and Operations Levies
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee voted on Jan. 22 to endorse the Schools First Campaign: Seattle Public School’s Capital and Operations levies ahead of the Feb. 11...
New Statewide Poll: WA Voters Concerned About Economy and Jobs
Voters Attribute State Budget Shortfall to Failure to Control Spending FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLYMPIA - Washington voters are in the know – they know why the state is facing a budget...
It’s Time to Urgently Support Our Small Businesses | From the CEO
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe we are already into the new year. We’ve got an election coming in February (vote Yes on the Seattle Public School levies and Yes on...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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