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Regional Leadership Conference 2024 Recap
Last week, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomed about 275 business and civic leaders to its 2024 Regional Leadership Conference at Suncadia Resort hosted by Presenting Sponsor Alaska Airlines. Attendees received candid perspectives on current events...
Statement: Mayor’s One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's new details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with the release of proposed zoning maps, on Oct. 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We need...
Public Safety Emerges as the No. 1 Challenge in Seattle, Surpassing Homelessness
Press Release Public safety emerges as the No. 1 challenge in Seattle, surpassing homelessness Voters say now is the time to focus on delivering good government, addressing public safety, especially drugs, and seizing the opportunities in front of us. SEATTLE – Today...
Our Future is Bright – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Since September, it has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees, and I am looking forward to many more...
Closing Out 2023 – Here’s How I See It
On Dec. 7Â we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception and had one of the largest totals of attendees in a decade! I was delighted by how much fun people were having, how much...
Chamber Announces New Chief of Staff
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering...
Seattle City Council Budget Process: Final Update
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. On Nov. 30, the Seattle City Council concluded its role in the...
Seattle Budget Includes New Revenue Without a Plan
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. In response to the Nov. 21 Seattle City Council vote to...
The Voice of the Voters is Strong
Now that most ballots have been counted, I wanted to provide a few thoughts on this year’s elections and where we believe things in the city are heading. Two big takeaways for me:...
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I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check
Press Release I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check SEATTLE – On Feb. 14, backers of Initiative 136 filed a replacement initiative, I-137, and it’s another example of a...
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[Statement] Seattle Police, Liquor Board Visits to LGBTQ+ Venues
In response to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board inspection actions in Seattle LGBTQ+ bars in late January, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith issued...
2023 Was Big; 2024 Promises to be Even Bigger!
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! And boy did it start with a bang: what a couple of weeks it has been for the University of Washington!...
Our Future is Bright – Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Since September, it has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Trustees, and I am looking forward to many more...
Closing Out 2023 – Here’s How I See It
On Dec. 7Â we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception and had one of the largest totals of attendees in a decade! I was delighted by how much fun people were having, how much...
Chamber Announces New Chief of Staff
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced today the Chamber has hired Lynnette Buffington as the new Chief of Staff. Lynnette will be responsible for delivering...
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Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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