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Ballots are due TOMORROW!
Our rapid growth is causing huge rent spikes, creating a severe shortage of affordable homes. Now more than ever, we need to provide for a future for our city's working families, young, seniors, and homeless.
The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce suggests a YES on the 2016 Seattle Housing Levy in the August 2nd primary.
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Office of Labor Standards Funding Proposal
The
Seattle City Council is still exploring the latter option, even though the Mayor's proposal shows that the City can readily pay for labor law implementation through the general fund.
It is essential for Councilmembers hearing from members of the business
 community about our support for the Mayor's proposal, which is vastly preferable to a new tax on businesses.
You can help: The
Seattle Metro Chamber's
letter-writing tool
makes it easy to contact your Councilmembers and urge them to support Mayor Murray's proposal: just enter your address, review the pre-written text and personalize it if you wish, then hit send.
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Restrictive Scheduling
Working Washington, a coalition of labor organizations, announced its efforts earlier this year to pass legislation in Seattle that would regulate employee scheduling and hiring.
What's in the Ordinance?
A draft of the city's policy based on results of a commissioned study can be found here. S
eattle employers in the hospitality industry have voiced concerns about what a mandated restrictive policy could mean to their business and employees. Tune into the Seattle Channel August 2nd at 9:30AM to watch a presentation of the latest draft of the legislation.
Your input is needed! Employers and workers, especially in the hospitality industry,  need to make sure their voices are heard. Email your concerns about restrictive scheduling to City Council Members Lisa Herbold, Lorena Gonzales, and Kshama Sawant. Visit the Seattle Restaurant Alliance Facebook Page and website for updates.
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Thank you, we did it!
Together, we defeated I-1515; an initiative that threatened to
takeaway Washington's non-discrimination protections for transgender men and women.
The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce is proud to have been an early supporter of Washington Won't Discriminate's campaign to protect Washington's non-discrimination laws.
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Capitol Hill Champion
The Capitol Hill Champion
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a joint project of the Chamber and the Capitol Hill Community Council, advocates for the incorporation of community goals in the redevelopment on top of Sound Transit's Capitol Hill Station.
Update: Last week, the
Sound Transit Board approved the sale
of land adjacent to the Capitol Hill light rail station for affordable housing, to the developer of the station sites, Gerding Edlen. Capitol Hill Housing will own and operate the affordable housing portion of the development. The remaining leased properties are anticipated to go to vote next month. Sign up for updates at [email protected].
Get involved! The Capitol Hill Champion seeks input from members of
 specific communities on Capitol Hill who may not have had as strong of a voice thus far in the design process. If you would like to participate in a focus group, please
fill out an application .
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Upcoming Events from our Members 
Get your event listed here! Members sign-in to the Chamber website and Add an Event. It will show on our homepage in the Upcoming Events scroll and get placed
in our monthly newsletter.
NOW-August
8: "The Exploratory Line" at Dendroica Gallery
August 3:
Open House,
Seattle University New & Continuing Studies
August 11 - Sept 4 :
"Evolutionary Epistemology"
at Dendroica Gallery
August 31:
Public Meeting - Volunteer Park Amphitheater Project
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Public Meeting: Volunteer Park Amphitheater Project
August 31st, 2016 
6PM - 8PM
Miller Community Center
330 19th Ave E
Please come to
Miller Community Center on Wednesday, August 31 at 6:00 PM
for a presentation of the concept design for the new Volunteer Park Amphitheater.
Project consultants
ORA Architects and Walker Macy Landscape Architects
will present a model and drawings for the final concept design approved by Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Landmarks Board.
MORE INFO:
http://volunteerparktrust.org
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Resources For Your Business
August 18th, 2016
3PM - 5PM
Seattle Public Library, Douglass-Truth Branch
2300 E Yesler Way
Attend an open house to meet with community lenders and providers of business consulting and training.
Whether you are starting or growing a business, there are local assistance organizations that will help you succeed. Maybe you are looking for help, counseling on the viability of a business idea, or just advice on next steps.
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Chinook Book
Chinook Book is introducing the
Heart of Seattle Awards this year, designed to recognize Seattle retail and service businesses that set a high bar for what good business should be. We'll be looking for those with social and environmental priorities, ethical business practices, happy employees, and loving customers.
VOTING BEGINS THIS SUMMER! We are currently gathering nominees and will select finalists for your vote starting August 15th, 2016.
What Seattle businesses do you love? Nominate your favorite businesses
here
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This app is a new platform to report a variety of issues to the City of Seattle. It is available for
Android and
iOS.
Go
here to learn more information.
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Learn About Our Capitol Hill 2020 Plan
Capitol Hill 2020 is an economic direction for Capitol Hill as the neighborhood experiences tremendous growth and opportunity. Capitol Hill 2020 seeks to preserve the neighborhood's progressive nature as it makes bold moves toward the future. Find out more at
http://www.capitolhill2020.org/
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Sponsored by Our Community Leaders
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Community Leader Level Members:
Community Partner Level Members:
1st Security Bank of WA, 11th Avenue Capitol Hill Development LLC, Aids Healthcare Foundation, Capitol Cider, Capitol Hill Housing, Group Health Cooperative, Lowe Enterprises, Ragen and Associates, Rancho Bravo Tacos, Seattle Academy, Seattle Central College, Seattle University, Starbucks Coffee Company, Substantial, Swedish Medical Center, The Lyric
Featured Community Partners:
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