The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce – the driving force of business for Southwest King County – will be bringing back their Government Affairs Reception on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. The event will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. at the new Hotel Interurban in Tukwila. The Chamber has invited all candidates running for the Washington State Senate in the 33rd and 34th Districts as well as Washington State Representative in the 11th, 33rd, and 34th Districts to attend. The candidates for US Representative for the 7th and 9th Districts, the US Senate position, and representatives from both the for and against positions on Initiatives #1639, #1631, and #1634 are also invited. Each Candidate in attendance will be given the opportunity to address the audience as well as be given time to meet and greet attendees. We hope that you will join us for this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and speak to them personally. “We look forward to this opportunity to bring candidates and regional business leaders together to interact, strengthen ties, and forge new relationships,” said President/CEO of Seattle Southside Chamber, Andrea Reay. “In every election, the voice of the business community must be part of the conversation if we are to truly foster economic growth and enhance our collaborative culture.” The Government Affairs Reception will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Hotel Interurban, 223 Andover Park East, Tukwila 98188. Space is limited at the event, so don’t forget to register early to reserve your place – register online here:

http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/government-affairs-reception-1071

…or call the Chamber Office during regular office hours at (206) 575-1633. For additional questions about the event, email Emma Oglesby, Director of Marketing & Communications, at Emma@SeattleSouthsideChamber.com. This event is organized by the Chamber’s volunteer Government Affairs Committee (GAC). The work of the Government Affairs Committee allows the Chamber to serve as the voice of business at all levels of government to help advance the mission of the organization to build business success, advance our region and help encourage and maintain a strong economic environment in Southwest King County. Thank you to the event’s host, Hotel Interurban, and our event sponsors, Baker Commodities, Inc., The Boeing Company, Crain Photography, Louise Strander, and South King Media. About the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business organization that has served the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila since 1988. The mission of the Chamber is to create a vibrant region by advocating and building awareness for business. The Chamber focuses on business advancement in the region by helping to build and maintain a strong economic environment. More info here about the Chamber is here: http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com. Hotel Interurban is located at 223 Andover Park E. in Tukwila: ]]>

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