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Chamber Weighs In: New Sound Transit CEO Must Deliver Results, Foster Great Workplace Culture
On January 26, the Sound Transit CEO Selection Committee met to discuss search criteria for the next Sound Transit CEO. Because the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce believes the success of the next Sound Transit CEO is critical to the future of our region, we...
Legislative Session Week 3: Long-Term Care Delay is Done + Paid Family & Medical Leave is Going Broke
Week Three – Jan. 24-28 Week three of the short, 60-day legislative session is complete, and we are now a third of the way through session. Thursday is the House of Origin Policy Cutoff when all bills without a fiscal impact must be out of their policy committees to...
Reminder: King County Vaccine Verification Requirement In Place Until March 16
Public Health - Seattle & King County is reiterating the ongoing need for the vaccine verification requirement during the Omicron surge. Under this requirement, people ages 12 and older are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test...
Chamber Sets Its Priorities For State Advocacy In 2020
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most diverse business association in the region. In 2020, the Chamber will advocate for the following state policy...
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Regional economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak
Even as our federal, state, county and local leaders continue to act aggressively to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, we are beginning to experience the leading edge of a...
Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams
As concern over COVID-19 mounts, cybercriminals are pushing to capitalize on those fears with phishing emails designed to steal your personal information, your money, and infect your...
Tips and Tricks for Adapting to Remote Work
Latitudes Technology Consulting is a trusted Chamber partner and is available to Chamber members to offer quick, practical guidance, technology advice, implementation assistance and...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
In the 1970s, a group called the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women started a Women's History Week, and dozens of California...
Nominations open for the 2020 WIBLI Awards!
Do you know businesses and individuals who are making a significant impact towards advancing gender equity in Puget Sound region's workplaces and communities? It's time to nominate...
What updated guidance around Coronavirus means for Chamber Events
New measures to slow the spread of novel coronavirus in our state prohibit all gatherings with more than 50 participants until further notice, and all gatherings of 50 participants...
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