The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
With the help of the Chamber and other community stakeholders, Bellevue just took another step in the Smart-City direction with the implementation of its first small wireless communication facility (SWF) to serve our downtown region. Mounted structures placed in urban areas to decrease digital... Continue Reading
If you have a young entrepreneurial spirit in your life, look into the Chamber’s YEA! Program, which allows middle and high school students to come up with a business plan, pitch to investors, and learn the basics of business-building alongside other motivated kids. This year's YEA! class... Continue Reading
Last week, the Sound Transit Board of Directors decided to move forward with the opening of the East Link Starter Line, with hopes of service beginning in March 2024. The in-person meeting room was full, and nearly 300 individuals joined virtually to listen to public testimony and the... Continue Reading
There are A LOT of nonprofits digging their heels into Eastside communities to help target systemic injustices, so this National Nonprofit Day — August 17 — we wanted to highlight a few. Get the gist of each organization's mission below, and click the logo to be taken to each... Continue Reading
While next Monday — July 24 — is International Self Care Day, we don’t think you need a predetermined “holiday” to justify treating yourself every once in a while. Whether you want to go big (think home gym makeover or finally getting LASIK eye surgery) or stay small... Continue Reading
Years in the making, the Avenue Bellevue project is steadily making progress, and our friends at JTM Construction invited the Chamber to swing by and see the space for ourselves. While still very much an active construction zone, there is no doubt that Fortress founder Andy Lakha’s high-end,... Continue Reading
Plymouth Housing just opened its first permanent supportive housing building on the Eastside, marking a pivotal point for Bellevue in tackling the homelessness crisis. Made possible through the generosity and hard work of corporate partners, Plymouth Crossing will not only provide 92 units of... Continue Reading
The Eastside Business Alliance has been busy this election cycle, gearing up to meet with local candidates and hear how their campaigns are going. Interviews with Bellevue City Council candidates are currently underway, and upon completion, the EBA will decide which races warrant a public... Continue Reading
The Chamber recently participated in the statewide “Washington in the Making 2040” project, allowing members to speak their piece in a Town Hall meeting hosted by the AWB Institute and Washington Roundtable. Held immediately following our Mid Year Economic Forecast on June 20, local... Continue Reading
Here in the PNW, we really love our pets. (Like, really love them.) So when accidents arise and emergency vet visits are in order, pet parents are looking not only for quality care, but for some peace of mind, too. It was with this mission in mind that the Bellevue Veterinary Emergency &... Continue Reading
After the Blake Fix (SB 5536) bill was passed in last month’s special session, jurisdictions across Washington have been looking at the legislation and assessing how adoption would impact their city. Controversy struck the Seattle City Council after they narrowly voted down a proposal to... Continue Reading
The Chamber’s Mid Year Economic Forecast lunch was on June 20, with WaFd Bank's Brent Beardall returning as our speaker to break down emerging trends altering the economic landscape thus far this year. Using recent stats and figures to aid him, Beardall touched on a range of topics, from... Continue Reading
