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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...
Voter Message is Clear: Seattle Won’t Go Backwards
From the CEO At a time when there is continuing chaos emanating from the other Washington, the voice of voters here at home is clear: Seattleites don’t want the Trump Administration to take us backwards, and they don’t want to give an inch on the progress we have made...
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...
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Adjustments and How They Impact You
Late yesterday, the Office of Labor Standards released the required increases to Seattle’s minimum wage. This included moving Schedule 2 employers (those with 500 or fewer employees,...
Seattle Mayor’s Budget Proposal Makes Progress On Priorities
We’re well into fall, and that means budget season for our government partners. Your Chamber is watching closely to ensure your priorities are present in the revenue and spending...
Chamber Statement: Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Proposal
Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their...
3 Things I Want You to Know About WA Aerospace
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, We punch above our weight with the number of global companies whose history started in Washington state. The lineage of innovators and...
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Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
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Chamber Endorses Snohomish Co. Proposition 1
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee voted Oct. 30 to endorse Snohomish County Proposition 1 to fund public safety, which will appear on the Nov. 5,...
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...
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...
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...
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Adjustments and How They Impact You
Late yesterday, the Office of Labor Standards released the required increases to Seattle’s minimum wage. This included moving Schedule 2 employers (those with 500 or fewer employees,...
Seattle Mayor’s Budget Proposal Makes Progress On Priorities
We’re well into fall, and that means budget season for our government partners. Your Chamber is watching closely to ensure your priorities are present in the revenue and spending...
Media Contact
Mara Samudrala
Director of Marketing and Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber
(206) 389-7235
Email the Media Contact
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