The city released its updated revenue forecast on Oct. 17 and Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement: “Today’s Economic and Revenue Forecast included good news and we echo Mayor Bruce Harrell’s...
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the latest findings from The Index, which shows optimism among Seattle voters stalled in recent months as concerns on public safety and illegal public drug use increased. For 88% of voters...
Back in 2021 when the Chamber closed down its political action committee and chose to focus on the issues, not endorse candidates, it was not a retreat from politics or elections. We say it all the time: elections matter. This November, we will usher in new leaders...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Thank you for your support of our litigation on Seattle’s JumpStart Tax. In the weeks since the Washington State Court of Appeals released...
![[From the CEO] Prioritizing an Appropriately, Adequately Staffed Police Department](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Seattle_gray_med.jpg)
Statement from Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding Mayor Bruce Harrell’s police staffing proposal this morning: “Ensuring our community...
Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision...
We’re still months from the Mayor of Seattle submitting his budget proposal to the Seattle City Council. I know not everyone is riveted by municipal finance, but after nearly 15 years...
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A note from the Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding today’s payroll tax decision from the Washington State Court of Appeals: The Chamber brought the payroll...
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Transportation Choices Coalition and the University of Washington, has launched a social media campaign to encourage...
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The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement regarding the City of Seattle's economic and revenue forecast that was reviewed by the Seattle City Council on Aug. 17....
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Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Like many of you, public safety is on my mind. Being and feeling safe is foundational to a healthy community. That’s why we all care so much...
Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith announced the Chamber has hired Lars Erickson as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications. Lars comes to the...
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, Thank you for your support of our litigation on Seattle’s JumpStart Tax. In the weeks since the Washington State Court of Appeals released...
Statement from Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith regarding Mayor Bruce Harrell’s police staffing proposal this morning: “Ensuring our community...
Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Seattle Metro Chamber President & CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision...
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