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Washington’s new budget? Already in the red.
Washington’s new budget? Already in the red.

The very first revenue forecast of the 2025–27 biennium shows Washington’s budget deep in the red, by close to half a billion dollars. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted09/23/2025


Washington ranks last in renewable energy transition
Washington ranks last in renewable energy transition

Chamber CEO, Joe Fain, addresses recent findings by ProPublica on Washington's failure to bring new renewable power sources online. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted05/14/2025


Business leaders react to final state budget
Business leaders react to final state budget

Business coalition leaders respond to legislature’s massive tax package. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted04/27/2025


Bellevue Chamber CEO reacts to Governor Ferguson press conference
Bellevue Chamber CEO reacts to Governor Ferguson press conference

Having this pragmatic philosophy in the Governor’s mansion will serve our state, its most vulnerable, and our economic engine well. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted04/1/2025


CEO Message: State taxes take center stage
CEO Message: State taxes take center stage

As we approach the final few weeks of session Washington’s major employers will learn their fate and be faced with a difficult decision about their future. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted03/24/2025


CEO’s post-election recap: What it means for Washington
CEO’s post-election recap: What it means for Washington

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Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted11/7/2024


Bellevue Leaders Prioritize Workforce Housing Amidst Job Growth
Bellevue Leaders Prioritize Workforce Housing Amidst Job Growth

Bellevue is a city as unique as they come. Anybody who lives in the region knows just how much we’ve grown in the past 20 years. What was once primarily a residential community with a downtown commercial core has transformed into a high-tech and retail hub where people come to work and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted06/6/2021