5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Council Updates, Gift Guide
1. Now Playing: Chamber Events
We just finished cleaning up this morning's Economic Forecast Summit — get the recap in next week's newsletter — but the Chamber has a whole bunch of other upcoming events to keep you satiated in the meantime.
Network Together, After Hours:
November 19
We are joining forces with Mercer Island to host a joint networking night!
Holiday Elected Leaders Party:
December 8
Hosted by our partners at the Xfinity by Comcast store, let's celebrate, y'all.
East King Chambers Legislative Kick Off:
January 6
Join EKCC and our state electeds as we kick off the new year & session.
2. Council Update, But it's Tonight
Since yesterday was Veterans Day, the Bellevue City Council will be meeting tonight at 6 p.m. On the agenda? Critical areas regulation, growth management policy, and a public hearing on the 2025-26 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
Check out the agenda here, and tune in to the meeting remotely using this link.
3. Noodlin' Around Bellevue
In continuation of Visit Bellevue's Culinary Weeks, it's Noodle Week! Happening through the 16th, diners can use the Noodle Week guide to try new dishes, and if you visit enough spots, can even get a reward.
Participating restaurants include …
4. Your Friendly Neighborhood Chamber is Hiring
As you likely saw in last week's newsletter, our beloved VP of Government Affairs, Jodie Alberts, is leaving! Alas, we are trying to fill her position ... you know anyone?
ISO: Policy-wonk-meets-people-person, who also doesn't mind getting their hands dirty and help us set up for our events and programs. We are a small but mighty team, after all!
5. Gotta Gift? We've Gotta Guide!
Believe it or not, the holiday season is pretty much here. Don't fret, though — we are putting together a Chamber member Gift Guide!
Using this link, submit your own business's gift ideas to be included in the listing.
Member News:
- TED Expands on Eastside: The newest TEDx offering? TEDxSammamish Women! Held on November 15 at Eastside Community School, learn more here.
- Library's Big Bday: The Bellevue Library is celebrating its 100-year anniversary! Read the story from The Seattle Times here.
- Bellevue Boost: Next Wednesday, Visit Bellevue is hosting a “Bellevue Boost” meet-up at the Meydenbauer Center, where they will be highlighting and discussing ways businesses can be more accessible and promote their accessibility to a growing market of disabled and elderly travelers. More info here.
- Native American Heritage Month: In honor of the month, the City of Bellevue and the nonprofit Unkitawa — along with Bawaajigekwe Boulley, an Indigenous educator from the Bad River Ojibwe — are presenting a celebration of community connection combined with cultural education on Friday, November 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall. Get more info here.
- Policy Matters: The Tech Alliance is hosting a summit on Wednesday, November 19 in Seattle, giving folks a unique opportunity to connect with cross-sector leaders across Washington state. Sign up and check out the agenda here.
- Fashion Privé: On November 20, The Thirst Trap Bar in Kirkland will transform into a space where art, fashion, and music come together in perfect harmony. An event put on by BelleVue Fashion, there will be music, entertainment, drinks & bites, and of course, a whole lot of fashion.
- Nutcracker Season: Our new members, the Emerald Ballet Academy, are putting on their rendition of The Nutcracker! Ring in the holidays with a joyous and festive show featuring dazzling costumes, sets, and choreography, with performances on December 13, 14, 20, & 21. Get your tickets here.