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Leung concludes term as board chair, passes torch to Grossblatt
Leung concludes term as board chair, passes torch to Grossblatt

Pearl Leung wraps up her two-year term as chair of the Bellevue Chamber Board of Directors and stays on as a board member, while Hannah Grossblatt of RBC Wealth Management steps in as the new board chair. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2026


Meet the New Board Members: Summer 2026
Meet the New Board Members: Summer 2026

The Bellevue Chamber welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors: Amber Busch of Clark Nuber, Carrie Holmes of JLL, Siti Mohamed of Coastal Community Bank, Tim Howell of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Chris Bixby of Ferguson Wellman, and Megan Kelly of Slalom. Continue Reading

Date posted08/25/2026


Lime scoots, bikes, & glides way to The Meadow for rollout event
Lime scoots, bikes, & glides way to The Meadow for rollout event

Lime and the City of Bellevue kicked off citywide shared micromobility with a rollout event at The Meadow — free helmets, device demos, and mobility partners from across Bellevue. Continue Reading

Date posted08/24/2026


Member Profile: Oasis Bath Solutions tackle tricky remodels, conversions to make bathtime better
Member Profile: Oasis Bath Solutions tackle tricky remodels, conversions to make bathtime better

Meet Oasis Bath Solutions, a family-owned Bellevue bathroom remodeler. Owner Caleb Shewey talks tub-to-shower conversions, full gut remodels, engineered stone showers, accessible senior remodels, and his no-budget dream bathroom. Continue Reading

Date posted08/18/2026


STEM Skills Center for Innovation cuts ribbon on Bellevue location
STEM Skills Center for Innovation cuts ribbon on Bellevue location

STEM Skills Center for Innovation recently opened their space to the community — and the Chamber — for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of their new space in Bellevue. Continue Reading

Date posted08/17/2026


Meet the New Members: Businesses That Joined in July
Meet the New Members: Businesses That Joined in July

In July, we welcomed 16 organizations spanning finance, technology, marketing, home services, health and wellness, retail, real estate, and the nonprofit sector. Get to know them below! Continue Reading

Date posted08/11/2026


The Vendor Edit: VMG Studios brings Chamber's mission video to life
The Vendor Edit: VMG Studios brings Chamber's mission video to life

VMG Studios produced the Bellevue Chamber's 2026 fundraiser video, capturing our growth, upcoming office move, and scaling mission, filmed inside our future office while it was still an active construction zone. A behind-the-scenes look at the creative studio and how to watch the finished video. Continue Reading

Date posted08/10/2026


Member Profile: LifeWire connects survivors with resources, safety planning & pathways to heal
Member Profile: LifeWire connects survivors with resources, safety planning & pathways to heal

In this Bellevue Chamber member profile, we get to know LifeWire, the largest domestic violence service provider in the state, marking 45 years of connecting survivors with resources, safe housing, and safety planning across East King County. Continue Reading

Date posted08/9/2026


CEO Report: How to Read What Happened Tuesday Night
CEO Report: How to Read What Happened Tuesday Night

A CEO Message on the August 4 Washington primary: Why the results signal a Republican party that has lost voters' confidence, and a rejection of the extremes in both parties rather than a leftward turn. Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2026


Transportation Committee Recap: An $80 Million Connector With No Money to Build It
Transportation Committee Recap: An $80 Million Connector With No Money to Build It

Bellevue's Transportation Committee heard the city's Spring Boulevard Zone 3 briefing: 30 percent design, an $80 million estimate and no construction funding, with right of way driving the schedule. Plus what the Mobility Coalition asked for ahead of the September 15 budget hearing. Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2026


Bellevue goes green, partners with Lime for citywide launch
Bellevue goes green, partners with Lime for citywide launch

Lime launches shared scooters, e-bikes, and seated gliders across Bellevue on August 10. Community Engagement Manager Nikki Stuck answers questions on safety, top usage areas, first-ride routes, and who to contact, plus details on the August 21 community launch event at Amazon Meadow. Continue Reading

Date posted08/5/2026


Visit Bellevue launches Light Rail Shuttle pilot program
Visit Bellevue launches Light Rail Shuttle pilot program

The pilot program — which is funded by Amazon and Visit Bellevue, with support from Circuit, the City of Bellevue, and Sound Transit — will run through December 2026 thanks to these partners. Continue Reading

Date posted08/4/2026