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Comcast RISE, Fogo de Chão host info session on opportunities for small business
Comcast RISE, Fogo de Chão host info session on opportunities for small business

To help promote their Comcast RISE program, the telecommunications giant teamed up with the Bellevue Chamber and Fogo de Chão to gather local small-and-medium businesses … over lunch, of course. Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2025


Our biggest takeaways from the Seattle Sports Commission’s Region Ready Summit
Our biggest takeaways from the Seattle Sports Commission’s Region Ready Summit

So, you know how the greater Seattle area is hosting a REALLY, REALLY big soccer tournament next summer? Yeah ... there is a lot of work to be done to prepare the region. As part of their preparation efforts, the Seattle Sports Commission has kicked off their "Region Ready" programming, with the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2025


2025 Legislative Update: End of Session Review
2025 Legislative Update: End of Session Review

The 2025 legislative session came to an end at 6:30 p.m. on April 27. In the final hours of the 2025 session, the legislature passed all three biennial budgets, the bills under the Democrat’s revenue package, and a few final NTIB (necessary to implement the budget) bills through the... Continue Reading

Postedby Lyset Cadena
Date posted05/5/2025


Chamber opens nominations for 2025 Community Spotlight Awards
Chamber opens nominations for 2025 Community Spotlight Awards

As part of our Annual Gala tradition, the Bellevue Chamber gives out three different Community Spotlight Awards each year. Learn more about the categories and past winners below, and be sure to fill out your nominations here by May 14. The Categories: Civic & Community Leader: This award... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2025


Business leaders react to final state budget
Business leaders react to final state budget

Business coalition leaders respond to legislature’s massive tax package. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted04/27/2025


Tax proposals pose a significant threat to WA’s innovation
Tax proposals pose a significant threat to WA’s innovation

Washington is known as a global hub of innovation, and the locally owned companies that make this possible are under attack by proposed taxes that would cost between $13 billion and $17 billion. “The progress made by the state on investments in essential infrastructure, innovation proposals,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2025


2025 Legislative Update: Week 14
2025 Legislative Update: Week 14

The beginning of the week focused on getting bills passed by the opposite house floor cutoff on Wednesday, April 16th. All bills except those deemed necessary to implement the budget had to pass off the floor of the opposite chamber by 5pm that day or they are considered dead. Legislators worked... Continue Reading

Postedby Lyset Cadena
Date posted04/20/2025


Chamber, business partners release joint statement on Seattle revenue forecast
Chamber, business partners release joint statement on Seattle revenue forecast

In response to the release of the latest City of Seattle revenue forecast, we joined the Association of Washington Business, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable in issuing this joint statement: “While there is economic news coming in from every corner of the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2025


Celebrate Earth Day on the Eastside
Celebrate Earth Day on the Eastside

Earth Day is next week, and regardless of how green we like to think of ourselves here in the PNW, we can always be doing a little bit more. As per usual, our state and national parks will be celebrating with the first day of National Park Week on April 19, and Discover Pass Free Day on April... Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2025


Payroll expense tax forecast in Seattle proves businesses respond to incentives
Payroll expense tax forecast in Seattle proves businesses respond to incentives

In response to the release of the latest city of Seattle revenue forecast, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this joint statement: “While there is economic news coming in from every corner of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2025


Chamber commends Wilburton work, outlines further need
Chamber commends Wilburton work, outlines further need

In continuation of our work on Wilburton LUCA, the Bellevue Chamber submitted the following letter — and list of ongoing projects — to City Council this week. See for yourself below. Continue Reading

Date posted04/14/2025


2025 Legislative Update: Week 13
2025 Legislative Update: Week 13

Tuesday April 8th was the last day for bills to be passed out of the opposite house fiscal committees. The days leading up to that cutoff were filled with marathon committee meetings where bills and amendments were briefed, caucused on, and then brought to a vote. There were several bills that... Continue Reading

Postedby Lyset Cadena
Date posted04/13/2025