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Joint Statement from Business Leaders on the Conclusion of the 2026 Legislative Session
Olympia – March 13, 2026 – The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session:...
From public housing to chamber leader: Joe Nguyen takes the helm of Seattle’s most influential business organization
By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Long before Joe Nguyen represented the people of the 34th Legislative District, he was a boy born in White Center who learned what fear felt like the night they saw a stranger from their billiards hall. His parents scraped...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on the New State-Wide Income Tax
Olympia – March 10, 2026 – The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane, Inc. today issued the following joint statement in response to the Washington state...
Seattle Metro Chamber Releases Small Business Readiness Playbook for Mega Events
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Seattle FIFA World Cup 26â„¢, today released the Small Business Readiness Playbook: A Practical Guide for Mega Event...
Op-Ed: 6 Ways Seattle Can Act with Urgency on Affordability
By Jaebadiah Gardner and Gabriella Buono Special to The Seattle Times Most people feel it at the register, looking at a receipt that is higher than expected and deciding what to cut...
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO SEATTLE – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Governor Ferguson’s Budget Proposal
Olympia – December 23, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued the...
Closing Out 2025 and Preparing for a Pivotal 2026
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Congratulations everyone, we’ve almost made it through 2025! Let’s reflect on the progress we have made together and highlight how your...
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[Statement] Seattle Metro Chamber Response to Representative Shaun Scott’s Statewide Tax Proposal
Statement from Gabriella Buono, Interim President & CEO, Seattle Metro Chamber, in response to Representative Shaun Scott's Statewide Tax Proposal: Adding billions in new spending...
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Our Success Is More Fragile Than It Looks
Dear Chamber Members, There is a comforting story we tell ourselves in Puget Sound. That this place is different. That we are smarter, more innovative, more future oriented than other...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders Opposing HB 2100
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following...
A Note From Your New President & CEO
Dear Chamber Members, Today marks my first day as your President and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role. We are at a...
Seattle Metro Chamber Releases Small Business Readiness Playbook for Mega Events
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Seattle FIFA World Cup 26â„¢, today released the Small Business Readiness Playbook: A Practical Guide for Mega Event...
Op-Ed: 6 Ways Seattle Can Act with Urgency on Affordability
By Jaebadiah Gardner and Gabriella Buono Special to The Seattle Times Most people feel it at the register, looking at a receipt that is higher than expected and deciding what to cut...
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Announces Joe Nguyen as New President and CEO SEATTLE – The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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