The Bellevue Chamber leads the way in creating positive change in our community as it relates to issues, solving community problems, and coalescing the Eastside as a regional unit.
We are at the forefront of advocacy and issue representation for our members. The Chamber works closely with the city, state and federal representatives in working toward solutions for the challenges that businesses face.
Through several committees, coalitions, and commissions that deal with legislative matters, the Bellevue Chamber works for business interests on the Eastside. The Chamber develops a legislative agenda each year and works aggressively for the goals outlined in the agenda.
We encourage our membership to be vocal about their community concerns and we support our members in community and governmental issues.
Events that Educate Members on Community/Regional Issues
East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Breakfast– January
City Council Candidates’ Forum –every other year
Chamber Day in Olympia–once each year
Governor’s Debate–once every four years
Governor’s Luncheon–once each year
County Executive’s Debate–once every four years
Committees
Public Affairs Council—addresses such issues as:
Endangered Species Act/Water
Housing Affordability
Business Climate (e.g. unemployment insurance, tax reform etc.)
Telecommunications
Health Care
Transportation/Mobility Committee
Joint Finance Committee
Eastside Business Alliance (political action committee)
Regional Coalitions
East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition
Eastside Housing Forum
King County Transportation Coalition
ESA Business Coalition
