Policy & Regulations
Convention Center, Civic Partners Agree to Fund $82M in Infrastructure, Housing, Community Benefits
The new agreement will go toward financing affordable housing projects, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and more, as construction on the addition to the Washington State Convention Center approaches.
As construction on the Washington State Convention Center gets closer to becoming a reality, a new partnership providing community benefits has been agreed upon, Mayor Tim Burgess office said. The agreement provides for more than $82 million to go toward a variety of community projects, including $29 million in affordable housing, $20 million for pedestrian…
Seattles Chamber: Charting a Course to Relevance
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, 135 years young, strives to remain viable as the city and the region evolve politically and economically.
Shortly after the steamer Portland docked in Seattle in 1897 with a reported ton of gold from the Alaskan Klondike, the Seattle Chamber of Commerce hired Erastus Brainerd, an itinerant journalist, to establish Seattle as the best departure point for prospectors. Brainerd did such a good job of promoting Seattle, the Gateway City to Alaska,…
Seattle vs. Donald Trump
The presidents threats and proposals could have far-reaching effects here, but Seattles mayor remains defiant.
Im willing to risk losing every penny of federal funding to stand by our commitment to protect everyone in our community, declared Seattle Mayor Ed Murray on March 27 in response to threats by President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to withhold all funding from so-called sanctuary cities. According to the mayors…
Business Community to City of Seattle: Work with Us
Chamber President Maud Daudon calls on the mayor and the City Council to collaborate more closely with employers.
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has long been a true partner to the region. Weve supported and put muscle behind many key initiatives to make our region an economically vibrant place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and to access a thriving quality of life. Whether it is supporting transit expansion, a major…
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