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Two Thumbs up for Seattle City Budget
Following The Seattle City Council's approval of the city budget Nov. 21, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Seattleites should give two thumbs up to Mayor Bruce Harrell, Budget Chair Dan Strauss,...
We Will Continue to Make Progress on What’s Important – No Matter What
From the CEO Last week’s election was a consequential one for our state and nation: we elected a new governor and attorney general for the first time in 12 years, voted on four statewide initiatives, and control of Congress and the White House was decided. I deeply...
Statement: Boeing-IAM Deal Key to Economic Health in Our Region
Following the announcement of the Boeing, International Association of Machinists 751 (IAM) and Aerospace Workers contract agreement on Nov. 1, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Boeing is one of...
Seattle Mayor’s Budget Proposal Makes Progress On Priorities
We’re well into fall, and that means budget season for our government partners. Your Chamber is watching closely to ensure your priorities are present in the revenue and spending...
Chamber Statement: Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Proposal
Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their...
3 Things I Want You to Know About WA Aerospace
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber members, We punch above our weight with the number of global companies whose history started in Washington state. The lineage of innovators and...
Chamber Endorses Seattle Transportation Levy
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee on July 24 voted to endorse Seattle Proposition 1, the renewal of the Seattle transportation levy, which will appear...
New report highlights WA’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth
Press Release Promising outlook: New report highlights Washington’s aerospace industry as key driver for economic growth SEATTLE – The aerospace industry in Washington state in 2023...
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Seattle Metro Chamber of
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Statement: Mayor’s One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update
In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell's new details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with the release of proposed zoning maps, on Oct. 16, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber...
Public Safety Emerges as the No. 1 Challenge in Seattle, Surpassing Homelessness
Press Release Public safety emerges as the No. 1 challenge in Seattle, surpassing homelessness Voters say now is the time to focus on delivering good government, addressing public...
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Adjustments and How They Impact You
Late yesterday, the Office of Labor Standards released the required increases to Seattle’s minimum wage. This included moving Schedule 2 employers (those with 500 or fewer employees,...
Seattle Mayor’s Budget Proposal Makes Progress On Priorities
We’re well into fall, and that means budget season for our government partners. Your Chamber is watching closely to ensure your priorities are present in the revenue and spending...
Chamber Statement: Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Budget Proposal
Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell's city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:...
Community Business Connector receives program recognition
SEATTLE – Today the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, King County, and Port of Seattle announced an award from the International Economic Development Council for their...
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Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
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