Seattle Southside Chamber to host SeaTac Business Roundtable Thursday, July 30

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce.

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will host a free SeaTac Business Roundtable on Thursday, July 30 to gather feedback from local business owners, operators and community partners on issues affecting the city’s business community.

This free event will run from 5–7 p.m. at the chamber offices located at 3100 S 176th Street, Suite 210 in SeaTac (map below).

The event will bring together small businesses, home-based businesses, storefronts, restaurants, service providers, nonprofits and larger employers to discuss current needs, challenges and opportunities in SeaTac, according to the chamber.

Representatives from the Port of Seattle are scheduled to provide an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, share findings from recent work and gather business feedback on the future of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its regional impact.

City of SeaTac representatives also are expected to attend and provide updates on economic development efforts, business initiatives and opportunities available to support local businesses.

For more info, or to RSVP, click here.

SeaTac Business Roundtable Agenda:

5-5:15 p.m.: Chamber Welcome

5:10-6:15 p.m.: City of SeaTac Report & Activity | Presented by: Jonathan Young – City Manager for the City of SeaTac

• City Budget
• B & O Tax
• Public Safety Sales Tax
• International Village
• Q&A

6:15 – 6:55 p.m.: Port of Seattle Report and Activity | Presented by: Wendy Reiter – SEA Airport’s Managing Director

• Current Activity, Trends, and Future Projections
• SAMP & Public Comment Period Extension
• Q&A

6:55 – 7 p.m.: Closing Remarks 

“The Chamber is committed to ensuring that businesses across our region are heard, informed, and connected,” the chamber said in the announcement. “These conversations help us better understand what businesses are experiencing on the ground and identify ways we can support a stronger local economy.”