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Lack of Childcare Hurts Workforce Participation
Prior to our special Chamber Briefing: Childcare at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28, the Seattle Metro Chamber’s team is providing a quick report on this important industry and how it impacts your business and our economy. Ready to dig into this issue? See the recording...
Housing, Tourism + Jet Fuel | Week 4 Legislative Session Report
Funding for housing and tourism rose as priorities in week four of the 2023 Legislative Session, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce supported its members and the alternative jet fuel industry. Housing Housing continues to be a primary focus this...
Housing, Childcare + New Airport Location | Week 3 Legislative Session Report
Week three of the 2023 legislative session included traction on housing and childcare legislation and highlighted the contentious issue of the site selection for the new commercial service airport. Housing The conversation surrounding housing supply and the missing...
King County details new vaccine verification program
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, As COVID-19 continues to spread and strain hospital capacity throughout our region, King County is instituting proof of vaccination...
King County Announces Vaccine Verification Program is Coming
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, Today, King County announced it is working on vaccine verification requirements, effective likely in October. Vaccine verification...
Compassion Seattle Campaign Appeal Denied
Charter Amendment 29 will not appear on the November ballot. On Aug. 31, Compassion Seattle’s lawyers filed an emergency motion of appeal with the Washington Court of Appeals seeking...
A United Front From Portland and Seattle Business Groups to ‘Build Back Better’
On Sept. 1, the Portland Business Alliance and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership to advance shared advocacy priorities for addressing policy and...
Seattle Passes Legislation Creating More Flexibility for Storefronts Downtown
Last week, Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation creating more flexibility for the allowable uses for street-level storefronts in downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and...
15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area up for Discussion
The city of Seattle’s Community Economic Development Committee is evaluating a proposal to form a 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (BIA) with taxing authority to fund street...
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New Payroll Tax Rule Offers Liability Calculation Option
Seattle’s Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) has released an updated payroll tax rule. The Seattle Metro Chamberistrative rule was updated because in April Seattle...
King County Gives Specifics: Mask Guidance For Your Employees, Customers
Public Health – Seattle & King County has issued masking guidelines and requirements in a new, handy flyer based on questions and concerns about masks and social distancing...
Vaccine Incentives Rolled Out With Eyes On 70% Benchmark
Through our partnership with King County, we are bringing you real-time, relevant information on what is happening regarding vaccines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination is the...
Cantwell’s Leadership Shines In Alaska Tourism Recovery Act Victory
On June 3, the Seattle Metro Chamber joined the Port of Seattle and other regional partners in thanking Sen. Maria Cantwell her for her leadership on the Alaska Tourism Recovery Act,...
Meet Our New Members: May 2021
Entrepreneur Connext Global Solutions El Centro De La Raza Elemental Pizza LLC Highline College Inland Capital LLC Knauf Santos Law, PLLC Natalie Quick Consulting Salon Magnolia...
Reflecting On Our 2021 Elevate NW Conference
The theme of this year’s Elevate NW Conference was Small Business, Big Picture where we wanted to focus on lifting you up from the daily operations of your business and give you tips...
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