“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of yesterday’s mass shooting in the Atlanta area, the majority of whom were of Asian descent. The surge of violence and hostility toward the Asian American community across our country, including recent incidents here in our region, is heartbreaking and unacceptable,” said Rachel Smith, president & CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
She added, “We must fight racism in all its forms and at all turns to make our communities safer and more inclusive. We condemn these acts and we stand in solidarity with our Asian American colleagues, friends, and fellow residents.”
About The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Seattle Metropolitan (Seattle Metro) Chamber of Commerce is the regional business advocacy organization that engages the innovation and entrepreneurship of its 2,600 members to promote inclusive economic prosperity. Founded in 1882 by local business leaders, the Chamber today is an independent organization representing a regional workforce of approximately 750,000. For more information, visit www.seattlechamber.com.
