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January 2026

U.S. Chamber welcomes House passage of SPEED Act, urges continued action on permitting reform

This Key Vote letter was sent to Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act” (SPEED Act).
Man standing in front of blurred Seattle skyline on a sunny day. January 2026

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber announces Joe Nguyen as new President & CEO

Joe Nguyen appointed President and CEO of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, bringing extensive experience in economic development, business strategy, and government.
December 2025

Slabtown Square Apartments wins Development and Design Excellence Award

LRS Architects announces that Slabtown Square, a seven-story mixed-use multifamily building in Northwest Portland, was awarded a Multi-Housing News 2025 Excellence Bronze Award.
December 2025

Why networking is your career’s best investment

Starting a new career, switching industries, or climbing the ladder in your current field? Here's the truth: your skills will get you in the door, but your network will open doors you didn't even know existed.
December 2025

Oregon Ballet Theatre School Announces its 2026 Audition Tour

Oregon Ballet Theatre School's 2026 Audition Tour is now open for registration. Train with OBT faculty across the U.S. and Canada in master classes.
December 2025

Member Spotlight: All Burn Wax

Meet our Chamber member, All Burn Wax!
December 2025

The Chamber congratulates the graduating 2025 class of the Small Business Development Program with PCC

This program is designed to support small businesses by training owners in critical business management skills.
December 2025

82nd Ave. businesses voice concerns over Trimet bus plan

Business owners are concerned about significant traffic congestion that would result from installing "Business Access & Transit" (BAT) lanes.
The downtown Portland skyline at night. December 2025

PMC forms Public Affairs Collaborative with commercial real estate partners

PMC, BOMA Oregon, NAIOP Oregon and Oregon Smart Growth will collaborate on advocacy initiatives to advance the interests of the commercial real estate.