The Sound Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously June 23 to hire Julie Timm as the new Sound Transit CEO. Timm most recently served as the CEO of Greater Richmond Transit Company in Richmond, Virginia. Throughout the Sound Transit CEO selection process, the...
Now is the time to engage with Seattle Mayor Harrell, Seattle City Councilmembers, and Sound Transit Board members about the future of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard. Our message is simple:Â Our region is stronger when we can reach agreement together....
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on May 31 to pass the Pay Up Legislation, CB 120294, establishing minimum pay requirements and mileage reimbursement for app-based workers. In the Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Council made amendments to the...
On May 6, Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith testified in the U.S. House Subcommittee for Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials regarding the opportunity and benefits of...
 The 2021 Legislative Session officially adjourned on time on Sunday, April 25. This 105-day biennial budget-writing session marked the first time in history, the majority of the...
Week 14 is now complete, and, today, Monday, April 19 marks the 99th day of the 2021, 105-day legislative session. Last week, was filled with concurrence votes, bill signings, budget...
Last week, Seattle City Council unanimously (8-0) passed legislation amending the payroll expense tax, a new tax that Seattle passed last year on employers with payrolls over $7...
Week 13 is now complete, and the 2021 Legislative Session is winding down. Last week, was filled with floor action in both chambers that often went late into the night. Sunday, April...
A comprehensive transportation package this session would promote economic recovery and create jobs across the state and region at a critical time. The pandemic's impact on our...
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From the CEO Welcome to 2023! As your regional chamber of commerce, our advocacy includes working in Olympia, where we focus on bringing state policymakers a broad-based business...
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Advocating for the needs of Seattle voters and businesses with our federal elected officials is an important priority for us. In 2022, the Seattle Metro Chamber built on a strong...
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On Nov. 30, the Seattle Metro Chamber hosted Lindsey Sosa and Gary Kawamura from Archbright to learn more about the new pay transparency rules for salary ranges and benefits...
Today's featured member, Jenna Burchell, community relations specialist for DTG Recycle, said the company works with industrial, commercial, and construction companies of all types to...
On Nov. 21, Seattle City Council members voted on amendments to Select Budget Committee Chair Teresa Mosqueda’s 2023-2024 proposed Balancing Package, the vehicle City Council uses to...
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