The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
Still cranking out your holiday shopping? We've got you covered with this Chamber Gift Guide! Check out our full member list here, and take a look at our hand-picked options below. Continue Reading
Just a few years ago, Theatre33 opened its doors to a relatively bare-bones performance space, entirely based on a dream and some talented community members. Now, the organization has expanded and refurbed, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform abroad on the horizon. Continue Reading
Ahead of Rep. Shaun Scott’s press conference this afternoon regarding the most recently proposed statewide payroll tax, the Bellevue Chamber wanted to reiterate its stance on the proposal, and address some new, startling aspects. Continue Reading
It's Giving Tuesday, y'all! When getting philanthropic today (and everyday) we hope you consider giving to one of the Chamber's member nonprofits. Get to know them below: Continue Reading
Our members over at Emerald Ballet Academy are embracing the holidays in full force, and in the most dance-laden way we know: By putting on a production of The Nutcracker! Read the article below — courtesy of the EBA team — to get a sense of what all goes into such a theatrical feat. Continue Reading
At the Chamber’s Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, and Housing (PLUSH) meeting on November 18, 2025, members heard from Bellevue’s newest councilmember, Naren Briar, and received an advance look at strike-draft changes to the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Continue Reading
At the November 13 Executive Business Roundtable, the Bellevue Chamber brought together leaders from the University of Washington and Avocat AI to ground the AI conversation in real-world practice. Continue Reading
Bellevue showed up on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 to take stock of the economy and what it means for employers, workers, and families on the Eastside. We welcomed Mayor Lynne Robinson, University of Washington’s Thomas Gilbert, and Bank of America’s Joe Quinlan Continue Reading
At its November 12 meeting, the Chamber’s Policy Council hosted the Bellevue School District for a briefing on two levy renewals slated for the February 10, 2026 special election and reviewed district finances and enrollment trends. Continue Reading
At the Chamber’s Transportation Committee meeting on November 6, members received a focused briefing on the state transportation outlook, WSDOT’s supplemental budget priorities, autonomous vehicle policy dynamics, Bellevue’s curb pricing plan, and federal reauthorization strategy. Continue Reading
Each year, Joe Quinlan — keynote speaker for our Economic Forecast Summit and Chief Market Strategist for Bank of America — puts together his Top 10 Suggested Publications. The picks for 2025 are ... Continue Reading
Despite low turnout, tonight's election is a big one across Western Washington. Here at 10 tight races to watch as the returns roll in. Continue Reading
