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2024 Eastside Leadership Conference boasts over 30 speakers, 400 attendees
2024 Eastside Leadership Conference boasts over 30 speakers, 400 attendees

The Chamber took over the Microsoft campus this last week with our annual Eastside Leadership Conference — Connecting the Dots: Policy, Politics, and Partnerships. This year, we tackled the inner workings of public-private partnerships and their role in getting projects green-lit, with a mix... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2024


Renewal Food Bank shares mission, fills Bellevue’s bellies
Renewal Food Bank shares mission, fills Bellevue’s bellies

The Chamber took a trip to Renewal Food Bank this last month, with volunteers and staff taking us for a tour of their facilities and giving us the rundown of their services. Open Monday through Wednesday, Renewal serves more than 500 families each week, ultimately benefiting around 1,500... Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2024


UW AD Pat Chun talks conference change, NIL, & what it means to be a Husky at Chamber Lunch
UW AD Pat Chun talks conference change, NIL, & what it means to be a Husky at Chamber Lunch

At Chamber Lunch on September 19, we were joined by the University of Washington’s Athletic Director Pat Chun and longtime Seattle sports reporter Elise Woodward for the first lunch of the season. Chun discussed his transition from WSU, the Huskies’ entrance into the Big Ten, and his... Continue Reading

Date posted09/23/2024


BSD’s Dr. Aramaki discusses district goals with Policy Council
BSD’s Dr. Aramaki discusses district goals with Policy Council

At the Bellevue Chamber’s most recent Policy Council meeting, we were joined by Bellevue School District superintendent, Dr. Kelly Aramaki, as he gave an update on BSD’s programming updates, mission goals, and policy initiatives. The council was intrigued to hear about the innovative... Continue Reading

Date posted09/16/2024


Eastside Leadership Conference to feature Bob Ferguson, Nick Brown, Pete Serrano, & more
Eastside Leadership Conference to feature Bob Ferguson, Nick Brown, Pete Serrano, & more

Looking forward to the upcoming Eastside Leadership Conference, but looking for some more info on the agenda, speakers, and the like? We’ve got you. Register for ELC Here Continue Reading

Date posted09/9/2024


Chamber’s Alberts weighs in on 5G successes in Bellevue
Chamber’s Alberts weighs in on 5G successes in Bellevue

Our VP of Government Affairs, Jodie Alberts, spoke at Bellevue City Council recently alongside Ken Lyons with Wireless Policy Group and several representatives from T-Mobile, ultimately thanking City staff for their work on expanding 5G facilities throughout town. “This has truly been years... Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


Member Spotlight: Bio Clean, Inc. on sanitizing spaces, serving communities
Member Spotlight: Bio Clean, Inc. on sanitizing spaces, serving communities

Crime scene investigation is one of those things we see on our TV screens — often sensationalized, and founded in a “Whodunit?” storyline — but in real life, after evidence has been gathered, someone needs to clean up the aftermath. That’s where Bio Clean Inc. comes... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition hosts showcase of minority-owned restaurants
Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition hosts showcase of minority-owned restaurants

The Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition (ECCC) hosted its first showcase of minority-owned restaurants last week, starting things off at Xi’an Noodles with food, drink, and lots of networking. “We are going to start highlighting small businesses throughout the City of Bellevue,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


BAM Arts Fair: A Photo Gallery
BAM Arts Fair: A Photo Gallery

S/O to the Bellevue Arts Museum for putting on another successful Arts Fair! Check out some of our pics below: Continue Reading

Date posted07/29/2024


Policy Council chats cross-Chamber collaboration, receives Wilburton update
Policy Council chats cross-Chamber collaboration, receives Wilburton update

At the Bellevue Chamber Policy Council’s July meeting, we were joined by Rachel Smith — President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce — as we discussed how to further deepen the relationship between our chambers, specifically as it applies to regional issues... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2024


WaFd’s Beardall returns for Mid-Year Economic Forecast lunch
WaFd’s Beardall returns for Mid-Year Economic Forecast lunch

In June, the Bellevue Chamber hosted another sold-out Mid-Year Economic Forecast, welcoming WaFd Bank’s President, Director, & CEO — Brent Beardall — back as our keynote. “First of all, I am so glad to be back here and not talking about a plane accident,” said... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2024


Back & (Even) Better: Eastside Mini-MBA Executive Certificate
Back & (Even) Better: Eastside Mini-MBA Executive Certificate

Our Eastside Mini-MBA program, offered in partnership with the UW Bothell School of Business, has just undergone a program refresh and is kicking off its new-and-improved experience with a fall cohort beginning instruction this September. Entirely remote and built for the working professional,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/11/2024