Aug 13, 2025 | News
The Seattle Metro Chamber is inviting Washington Hospitality Association members for an off-the-record morning of honest conversation and timely insight into one of Washington’s most urgent and complex challenges: immigration. Speakers will present timely, data-driven...
Aug 8, 2025 | News
This week, the city of Seattle announced the Back to Business program which offers support for storefront repair. The program offers support in three areas: Storefront Repair Fund- Up to $3,000 per business three times to reimburse business owners for the cost of...
Jul 8, 2025 | News
In the current challenging economic environment, it’s critical to look for every opportunity to save costs. While nobody enjoys paying taxes, we understand it’s necessary, but did you know that there’s a critical exemption for one of our industry’s major business...
Jun 30, 2025 | News
Mayor Harrell issued an executive order to create a team to amend permitting processes in Seattle. The Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team will consist of city staff across various departments and aims to cut red tape, reduce delays and provide clearer...
May 8, 2025 | News
In March, the Seattle Restaurant Alliance conducted a survey of local restaurant owners and operators on their 2024 outcomes and 2025 outlook. The results from 60 respondents show a clear picture of the current health of the industry. You can view details of our...
Mar 27, 2025 | News
Washington state’s minimum wage is well over $16 an hour, and many cities are implementing minimum wages in the $20 range. Operators are struggling with these wages. Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, has been talking with...
