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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 next time. Skip eating out this week? Drive farther for cheaper groceries? These quiet...
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 Commerce today announced the appointment of Joe Nguyen as its new President and Chief...
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 following joint statement today in response to Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed operating...
Closure Notice: Washington’s Struggling Small & Mid-Size Businesses Brace for More Impacts
Press Release Closure notice: Washington’s struggling small & mid-size businesses brace for more impacts  Neighborhood businesses oppose state tax increases, project more closures...
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[Joint Statement] Latest Proposal Banks on Unpredictable Tax Revenues to Solve Certain Budget Deficit
Joint Statement In response to an operating budget proposal by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair on March 24, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of...
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...
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Joint Statement: Legislature Passes Largest Tax Increase in State History
Joint Statement OLYMPIA — In response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan...
Tax Proposals Pose a Significant Threat to WA’s Innovation
Press Release Tax proposals pose a significant threat to WA’s innovation  Hometown start-ups and tech companies detail the consequences of proposed taxes on their businesses, the...
Joint Statement: Seattle’s April Economic and Revenue Forecast is Cautionary Tale
Joint Statement In response to the release of the latest city of Seattle revenue forecast, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan...
Closure Notice: Washington’s Struggling Small & Mid-Size Businesses Brace for More Impacts
Press Release Closure notice: Washington’s struggling small & mid-size businesses brace for more impacts  Neighborhood businesses oppose state tax increases, project more closures...
[Joint Statement] Latest Proposal Banks on Unpredictable Tax Revenues to Solve Certain Budget Deficit
Joint Statement In response to an operating budget proposal by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair on March 24, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of...
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...
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Mara Samudrala
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Seattle Metro Chamber
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