The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
2025 flew by — let’s run through each month and reflect on all the good stuff we did this past year! (Advocacy folks don’t fret: Your much-needed and very-detailed “Policy Wrapped” is coming soon. Let’s reflect on the fun stuff first, eh?) Click on each month... Continue Reading
With Washington’s 2026 legislative session already underway in Olympia (a 60-day “short session” running January 12–March 12, 2026), leaders from the East King County Coalition of Chambers (EKCC) met on January 22 to compare notes Continue Reading
You read that correctly: Our typical "5 things you need to know this week" programming is being replaced with a proposed tax rundown! (Riveting ... we know.) 1. For Starters ... Income Tax Based on public discussion and policy signals, a forthcoming Washington state proposal is... Continue Reading
Welcome to the first week of the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session. Continue Reading
At last week’s meeting, the Policy Council voted in support of the upcoming Bellevue School District Levy Renewals. “Now that ballots have hit mailboxes, it is important for us to make our stance clear on both of the Bellevue School District levies that are up for renewal,” said... Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber’s Policy Council started 2026 with a full agenda and a clear focus: practical policy conversations that affect employers, employees, and the day-to-day health of our region. Continue Reading
1. Legislative Session = Kicked Off! You saw the pics last week, and now, we've got the blog and recap videos all geared up, too. This year’s Legislative Kick Off program covered a lot of ground, from education and workforce to public safety, the economy, housing, energy, and... Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber’s PLUSH Committee (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, & Housing) submitted the following letter to the Bellevue City Council in support of the City’s Parking Reform Land Use Code Amendment project initiation. Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber’s PLUSH Committee shares a letter supporting Bellevue’s proposed MFTE updates—including the Wilburton “supercharger,” parking reforms, and tools to improve project feasibility. Continue Reading
This year’s 2026 Legislative Kick Off, hosted alongside the East King Chambers Coalition, reinforced something we know to be true across our region: when we show up with a unified voice, we can drive progress on the issues that matter most to employers, families, and communities. Continue Reading
1. New Mayor Alert 🚨 At last night's Bellevue City Council meeting, a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were chosen! Previous Deputy Mayor, Mo Malakoutian, is stepping up as Mayor, while Councilmember Dave Hamilton will be taking over the Deputy Mayor position. "Bellevue’s new Mayor and Deputy... Continue Reading
Reps. Janice Zahn and Larry Springer joined our president and CEO Joe Fain and RBC Wealth Management’s Hannah Grossblatt for a fast, practical look at what matters most to Eastside employers in the year ahead. Continue Reading
