A Bellevue Chamber Program
The Chamber Lunch Series
Once a month, the leaders shaping the Eastside sit down over lunch: Legislators, executives, and the people deciding what comes next for our region.
Next up: Data Centers: In the Crosshairs • Thursday, September 17
About the Program
What is Chamber Lunch?
Chamber Lunch is the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce's monthly speaker program, held the third Thursday of the month in Bellevue, WA. Each lunch brings business leaders, legislators, and civic decision-makers together over a seated meal for a headline conversation on the issues shaping the Eastside and Washington state. The 2026-27 season features leaders in politics, tech, sports, and more.
- What
- A monthly speaker program
- When
- Third Thursday, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM; September, October, and March through June
- Where
- Bellevue, WA; each event page lists its venue
- Who Attends
- Business executives, legislators, and civic leaders from across the Eastside and Puget Sound
- Tickets
- Individual seats from $75 (member early bird); tables of 8 available
- Contact
- events@bellevuechamber.org
2026-27 Season
Six Lunches. Six Conversations That Matter.
The full season is scheduled and registration is open for every date. Topics and speakers are announced as each lunch approaches.
Next LunchThu, September 17, 2026
Data Centers: In the Crosshairs
Westin Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The builder, the regulator, and the customer on one stage: Dave Sabey (Sabey Corporation), Kurt Beckett (EFSEC Chair), and Mikaela Winter (Microsoft) on what the data center boom means for Washington's grid, jobs, and competitive future.
Thu, October 15, 2026
October Chamber Lunch
W Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
There's a new space race underway, and spoiler alert: Washington could win. Full program announcement coming soon.
With Steve Hartell, Vice President, Public Policy, Amazon
Thu, March 18, 2027
Trade Secrets: What It Takes to Win Global Business
W Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Washington is one of the most trade-dependent states in the country. At this session of Chamber Lunch, we will discuss what it takes for Eastside companies to compete and win in global markets.
With Shannon Braddock, Greater Seattle Partners, and Lori Otto Punke, Washington Council on International Trade
Thu, April 15, 2027
Higher Education in the Age of AI
W Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
How artificial intelligence is changing what students learn, the skills employers need, and the value of a degree, seen through Washington's research universities. Speakers announced closer to the date.
Thu, May 20, 2027
Inside the Huddle with Seahawks President Chuck Arnold
W Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks President Chuck Arnold on running one of the most valuable franchises in sports, the business of game day, and what the Seahawks mean to the region.
Thu, June 17, 2027
2027 Mid-Year Economic Forecast
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The season closer: A mid-year read on where Washington's economy is headed, and what it means for your business.
The Experience
What to Expect
Chamber Lunch runs 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, giving attendees time to connect over a seated meal, then a headline program with the month's featured speakers.
Come solo and we will seat you with people worth meeting, or bring a table of 8 and host your team or clients.
Tickets
Simple Pricing, Every Lunch
Every ticket includes the seated lunch and full program. Early bird pricing runs until about two weeks before each lunch.
Early Bird Individual
Best Value
$75
member | $95 non-member
Regular Individual
Standard Seat
$95
member | $115 non-member
Bring Your Team
Table of 8
$550
member | $675 non-member
Thank You To
Our Program Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the Chamber Lunch? Email Jennifer Clark, VP of Sponsorship & Sales, at jennifer@bellevuechamber.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chamber Lunch?
When are the 2026-27 Chamber Lunches?
Where is the Chamber Lunch held?
How much are tickets?
Do I need to be a Chamber member to attend?
I have a dietary restriction or allergy.
Next Lunch: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Save Your Seat
Data centers, the grid, and Washington's competitive future, with Dave Sabey, Kurt Beckett, and Mikaela Winter on stage.
Register Now
Data Centers: In the Crosshairs
Westin Bellevue, 600 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dave SabeyFounder & Chairman, Sabey Corporation
Kurt BeckettChair, WA Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
Mikaela WinterMicrosoftData centers are the fastest-growing piece of Washington's digital economy and one of its least understood. Dave Sabey, founder and chairman of Sabey Corporation, Kurt Beckett, Chair of the Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, and Mikaela Winter of Microsoft take on the myths, the hot-button issues (affordability, energy, AI, water, jobs), and what Washington has to do to stay in the running for the next wave of investment.
Regular pricing: $95 member / $115 non-member. Table of 8: $550 member / $675 non-member. Lunch included. Early bird pricing ended September 4.
October Chamber Lunch
W Bellevue, Great Room, Third Floor, 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Steve HartellVice President, Public Policy, AmazonThere's a new space race underway, and Washington is in the running to win it. Join us for a lunch conversation with Amazon's Steve Hartell on what the new space economy means for our state. More speakers and the full program announcement are coming soon; register now and we will send program updates to your inbox.
Early bird through October 9: $75 member / $95 non-member. Regular from October 10: $95 / $115. Table of 8: $550 member / $675 non-member. Lunch included.
Trade Secrets: What It Takes to Win Global Business
W Bellevue, Great Room, Third Floor, 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Washington exports more per capita than almost any state, and the Eastside's biggest employers live or die on global markets. This lunch looks at what it takes to win business abroad right now: tariffs and trade disputes, supply chains, and the relationships that still close deals. Registration is already open.
Early bird through March 5: $75 member / $95 non-member. Regular from March 6: $95 / $115. Table of 8: $550 member / $675 non-member. Every ticket includes the seated lunch and full program.
Higher Education in the Age of AI
W Bellevue, Great Room, Third Floor, 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Artificial intelligence is rewriting the college playbook: what students study, which skills employers hire for, and what a degree is worth when the tools keep changing. This lunch looks at how Washington's major research universities are answering those questions. Speakers will be announced closer to the date. Registration is already open.
Early bird through April 2: $75 member / $95 non-member. Regular from April 3: $95 / $115. Table of 8: $550 member / $675 non-member. Every ticket includes the seated lunch and full program.
Inside the Huddle with Seahawks President Chuck Arnold
W Bellevue, Great Room, Third Floor, 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Chuck ArnoldPresident, Seattle SeahawksChuck Arnold has led the Seattle Seahawks as team president since 2018, overseeing the business side of one of the most valuable franchises in sports. Over lunch, he takes us inside the huddle: how a modern NFL franchise runs, what game day means for the regional economy, and what the Seahawks are building next. Registration is already open.
Early bird through May 7: $75 member / $95 non-member. Regular from May 8: $95 / $115. Table of 8: $550 member / $675 non-member. Every ticket includes the seated lunch and full program.
2027 Mid-Year Economic Forecast
Bellevue, WA • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM • venue announced on the event page
The season closer: A mid-year read on where Washington's economy is headed, and what it means for your business. Topic details and speakers will be announced closer to the date. Registration is already open.
Early bird through June 4: $75 member / $95 non-member. Regular from June 5: $95 / $115. Table of 8: $550 member / $675 non-member. Every ticket includes the seated lunch and full program.