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PLUSH Committee voices support for building permit extension ordinance
PLUSH Committee voices support for building permit extension ordinance

The Bellevue Chamber’s PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability and Housing) Committee recently submitted the following letter to the Bellevue City Council regarding our support for Ordinance No. 6853, which would extend the life of certain building permit applications and issued permits. Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2025


On the topic of B&O: The great Seattle vs. Bellevue tax debate
On the topic of B&O: The great Seattle vs. Bellevue tax debate

We don’t usually open with tax policy, but with a major change on the table in Seattle and business leaders across the region asking what it means, we figured it was time for a quick breakdown. Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2025


45 years after Mount St. Helens: Are we ready for the next disaster?
45 years after Mount St. Helens: Are we ready for the next disaster?

At the May Chamber Lunch, the Bellevue Chamber convened a panel of experts to reflect on the 45th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption and to examine how far Washington has come in preparing for natural disasters... Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2025


Member Spotlight: Old Friends Club & a new approach to dementia care, support for family caregivers
Member Spotlight: Old Friends Club & a new approach to dementia care, support for family caregivers

It’s hard to ask for help, especially when you’re used to being the one others rely on. For many families facing a dementia diagnosis, the emotional toll can be just as overwhelming as the practical one. That’s where The Old Friends Club comes in... Continue Reading

Date posted07/8/2025


Bellevue ranked as most improved driving city
Bellevue ranked as most improved driving city

According to the 2025 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Bellevue ranked number one as the most improved driving city, climbing a whopping 133 spots from 2015. And while we will never know the direct reasoning for this improvement, we like to think it has something to do with the City... Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2025


PLUSH Committee recommends performance-based framework for critical areas ordinance update
PLUSH Committee recommends performance-based framework for critical areas ordinance update

The Bellevue Chamber’s PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use Sustainability and Housing) Committee recently submitted the following letter to the City’s Planning Commission regarding the update to the City’s critical areas ordinance. Read for yourself below! Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2025


PLUSH Committee provides insight, suggestions for downtown subarea plan
PLUSH Committee provides insight, suggestions for downtown subarea plan

The Bellevue Chamber’s PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use Sustainability and Housing) Committee recently submitted the following letter to the City’s Planning Commission regarding Item 25-438, the Downtown Center Redesignation. The Committee appreciates the Commission’s decision to... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2025


Father's Day Finds: Chamber members in Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine
Father's Day Finds: Chamber members in Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine

We put together this roundup of Chamber members offering Father's Day gifts — check it out below, and in its original format in Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine here. This Father’s Day, skip the cliché ties and treat Dad to something he’ll actually enjoy. From bottomless... Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2025


Know Before You Go: 2025 Annual Gala
Know Before You Go: 2025 Annual Gala

We can't wait for you to join us June 5 - see below for details on our auctions, raffles, and more. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


Chamber highlights Eastside nonprofits & unmet community needs at Corporate Citizenship lunch
Chamber highlights Eastside nonprofits & unmet community needs at Corporate Citizenship lunch

At our April Chamber Lunch, we turned the spotlight on corporate citizenship and how local businesses, nonprofits, and civic leaders can come together to meet the growing needs of our community... Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


Bellevue Farmers Market celebrates opening day
Bellevue Farmers Market celebrates opening day

The Bellevue Farmers Market had its opening day last week, and lettuce just say, it was a huge success. Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2025


Board of Directors head to Fed for May meeting
Board of Directors head to Fed for May meeting

For the Bellevue Chamber’s May Board of Directors meeting, we channeled our inner money-maker by taking a tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Seattle Branch, in Renton. Thanks to the Fed for hosting us! Continue Reading

Date posted05/25/2025