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2025 SRA survey results are out
In March, the Seattle Restaurant Alliance conducted a survey of local restaurant owners and operators on their 2024 outcomes and...
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Changing the Business Model Toolkit: How some hospitality businesses are shaking up compensation
Washington state’s minimum wage is well over $16 an hour, and many cities are implementing minimum wages in the $20...
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Celebrate the diversity in wine: Join us Jan. 23, 2025
The wine world is diversely rich in flavors and aromas. However, when it comes to the faces behind the bottles,...
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Breaking: Seattle Mayor and Council turn their backs on small businesses
Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he is walking away from discussions regarding total compensation. As a result, total compensation...
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City kicks the can on total compensation in Seattle
Today Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth announced that she would be tabling legislation to protect total compensation in Seattle, in favor of a...
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RSVP today for our September SRA member meeting
This month, we'll discuss the importance the total compensation rule to minimum wage has in our industry and what we...
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New Seattle parking rates
New parking rates in Seattle went into effect July 15. Here’s the latest information we received from the Seattle Department...
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New parking rates in Seattle
New parking rates in Seattle go into effect March 18. Here’s the latest information we received from the Seattle Department...
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Mayor Harrell signs building emissions performance standards into law
On Dec. 13, Mayor Harrell signed the Building Emissions Performance Standards legislation into law. This legislation was transmitted in November...
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City council passes personal guarantee cap legislation
On Dec. 12, Seattle City Council voted 6-2 to pass CB 120643, which places a cap of two years of...
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Seattle Business License Fees for 2024
This week Seattle City Finance announced updated business license fees for 2024. Each year there is a potential increase to...
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New parking rates in Seattle are going into effect Monday Oct 23. Here’s the latest information we received from the Seattle Department of Transportation:
Our latest seasonal paid parking rate adjustments will take effect in business districts around the city on Oct. 23. This...
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Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards announces new 2024 minimum wage
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards announced on Oct. 16 an increase to the Seattle minimum wage for 2024. Effective...
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Join the Seattle Restaurant Alliance for the State Government Affairs meet and greet
Every fall, the Government Affairs team sets out across the state to meet in-person with members to learn about issues...
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Seattle repeals amusement license fee
In a big win for Seattle restaurant operators, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a bill that repeals the city’s...
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King County Council vote on cash acceptance
In a narrow 5-4 vote, the King County Council voted on July 27 to require retail businesses, including restaurants in...
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Seattle City Council rejects public drug use proposal
In a 5-4 vote, the Seattle City Council voted to reject a proposal by City Attorney Ann Davison and sponsored...
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Join the Seattle Hotel Association and the Seattle Restaurant Alliance for “One Seattle Day of Service”
The Seattle Restaurant Alliance and the Seattle Hotel Association are excited to join together and host an event for “One...
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What you missed – May membership meeting
If you missed the May membership meeting, Markham McIntyre, Director of the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) came to...
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Last call! RSVP today for our May membership meeting
Visit Seattle will join us this month to present a general overview of the organization and share highlights of its...
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