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Seattle Metro Chamber Unveils Suite of Business Tools to Get WA World Cup Ready
Briefings, trainings, convenings and the latest AI tech will support local businesses SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce launched its support resources for Washington state businesses in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™....
Seattle Metro Chamber’s response to proposed B&O tax increase
Statement SEATTLE – In response to today's announcement of a proposed increase to the city of Seattle's business and occupation tax, Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement. "Giving a B&O tax...
40 Years of Chamber Delegations – How We Build Our Domestic & International Networks
From the CEO What a whirlwind the last month has been for us! While many of you know our work to champion policies that support employers and the economic activity they generate, we – as a Chamber – also do several study missions each year, and have been doing so for...
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...
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...
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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From the CEO | My Takeaways From Our Delegation to Vancouver, B.C.
Sometimes things just happen for a reason. When we began planning a Pacific Northwest Study Mission to Vancouver, British Columbia last fall, there was no way to predict the trip...
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...
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Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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