Small Business Hub
Everything Your Small Business Needs. One Place.
Grow My Business â–¾
Featured Resources:
A Small Business Support Portal for King County. After signing up, you will have access to event calendars, the ability to book appointments with an advisor, join CBC exchange boards, view business stories from your community, and more.
Small Business Support Resources
Information on WA State regulations, Registering your Business, Resources for BIPOC & Women-Owned Business, Export Assistance, Business Growth programs, Site Selection tools, and Industry Resources
Webinar Recordings & Video Library
Small Business Mega Event Playbook & Graphic Novel
This playbook offers guidance on business readiness, shares real-world case studies and outlines strategies to help small businesses tap into economic opportunities—and thrive beyond the main eevent.
Data & Research
- Puget Sound Regional Council
- Civic Commons Scorecard
- SizeUp: Local Market Research
- The Index – The Seattle Metro Chamber’s In-Depth Resource for Quality-of-Life Rankings in our Region.
Connect & Learn â–¾
Popular Events for Small Businesses
Business After Hours – Network in a fun and relaxed environment. Held in a variety of venues throughout the Seattle metro area, these evening receptions are a great place to meet fellow regional professionals.
Toast of Seattle – Morning networking event held every other month with three rounds networking, so you will get a chance to introduce yourself and your company. It is the perfect opportunity to make new connections and promote your business.
Elevate NW Series – Designed specifically to help small to mid-size businesses with different challenges they face.
Power Hour – Quarterly speed networking event series that allows new Chamber members, small business owners, and minority business owners to network with regional leaders across various sectors. Attendees are able to meet and build relationships with Chamber and Chamber board leaders in a small, informal group setting
Elected Happy Hours – Offers exclusive access to some of our region’s prominent policymakers, through casual networking opportunities.
Regional Leadership Conference – Premier event for our region’s top business, government, and community leaders. Attendees are invited to ditch their usual routines to dive deep into conversations and problem solving at our three-day conference. Day rates available.
Morning Member Meetups [Member only] – Members-only gathering offers a unique opportunity to introduce members’ businesses and network in a relaxed setting. It’s an excellent place to practice networking skills and make new connections within the Chamber network.
Business Issues Forum [Member only] – Discussion of current public affairs issues.
Councilmember Coffee Chats [Member only] – An intimate roundtable with Seattle City Councilmember in district to share your challenges and opportunities, and hear from your Councilmember.
Check out the events calendar to see which events are coming up and register!
Committees
Small Business Advisory Group [Member only] – Provides input on programming, events, policy, and benefits to assist the Chamber in supporting the growth of small businesses.
Advocate & Influence â–¾
Top Issues
- Public Safety
- Transportation
- Affordability & Housing
- Downtown Recovery
- Economic Competitiveness
Advocacy Resources
- Advocacy News
- The Index – In-Depth Resource for Quality-of-Life Rankings in our Region
- Regional Policy Agenda
Advocacy & policy focused events
Councilmember Coffee Chats – An intimate roundtable with Seattle City Councilmember in district to share your challenges and opportunities, and hear from your Councilmember.
Elected Happy Hours – Offers exclusive access to some of our region’s prominent policymakers, through casual networking opportunities.
Regional Leadership Conference – Premier event for our region’s top business, government, and community leaders. Attendees are invited to ditch their usual routines to dive deep into conversations and problem solving at our three-day conference. Day rates available.
Business Issues Forum [Member only] – Discussion of current public affairs issues.
Promote My Business â–¾
Marketing Opportunities
Member News [Member only] – Share press releases,​ member-to-member deals,​ and job opportunities. Log into your portal to submit a news item.
Community Calendar [Member only] – Post your company’s upcoming events​. Log into your portal to submit an event.
Member Directory Listing [Member only] – Manage your listing​ to increase presence​ and discoverability. Log into your company portal to adjust your settings.
Event Sponsorships [Member only] – Showcase your brand to businesses across the region.
Host an Event [Member only] – Host a Chamber event in your place of business, you provide the venue and we’ll bring the people!
Advertising Opportunities [Member only] – Weekly Digest newsletter​
and website ads
Grand Openings [Member only] – We’ll help you celebrate your grand opening!
Save Money & Access Benefits â–¾
Cost-Saving Member Benefits
Free Networking Passes – As a Chamber member you receive free passes to certain networking events (exact benefit dependent on membership level.)
Business Health Trust – Our association health plan offers the high quality, affordable employee benefits that growing companies need to be competitive. You can choose from over 40 affordable medical plans, and a wide range of additional employee benefits
Better Business Bureau Member Discounts – Working with BBB makes it easier for businesses to show up online as credible, reach more customers, and have support when challenges come up. Seattle Metro Chamber members receive a 10% discount on BBB Accreditation.
Event Space Rental – The Microsoft Events Center is located within the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce on the 15th Floor of the distinctive Rainier Tower.
Certificates of Origin (essCert) – Exporters and Freight Forwarders: Save time and money with the essCert program by creating, submitting, and collecting electronic Certificates of Origin online. Membership with the Chamber offers 80% savings on this process!
IT Consulting Services by Latitudes – Specialized IT consultancy and engineering services for Small Businesses. Experts in Cyber Security, Network and Cloud Management, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Project Engineering and Helpdesk support. Members receive a free IT assessment and a 10% discount on engineering and support services.
Reciprocal Membership – A small business may become members of the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce through a reciprocal partner. To qualify must have 15 or less employees, be in good standing with the partner organization, not have been a chamber member in the past 2 years upon joining in this level, among other requirements.
Resource Library â–¾
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