The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
This year’s Eastside Leadership Conference brought together leaders from business, government, and community to wrestle with the basics that matter most to Bellevue and the Eastside: affordability, growth, safety, and the ability to actually deliver projects once we agree on them. Continue Reading
Regional business leaders dug into what worked, what didn’t, and what must change before the 2026 legislative session at “Business Community on Offense: Lessons Learned from the 2025 Session.” Continue Reading
At “Quiet Quitting: The Silent Exit from Washington,” local leaders discussed rising costs, tax policy, and the growing phenomenon of residents and employers quietly reducing their footprint in the state. Continue Reading
Amazon, TikTok and OpenAI are among the firms taking office space in Bellevue, where rents are higher than in the Emerald City. Continue Reading
Heads up: As of 12:00 AM this morning, Washington launched a tax blitzkrieg on services, businesses, and your streaming habit. Continue Reading
Our member, Comcast, has made homework a little easier (and a lot more possible) for families across Bellevue by recently donating 100 laptops to the Bellevue School District. Continue Reading
At the PLUSH meeting on Tuesday, members heard a pragmatic look at where mass timber fits in Bellevue and an update from the City on evolving Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) policy, especially the proposed “supercharger” in Wilburton. Continue Reading
On September 25, the East King County Chambers Coalition (EKCC) met to align on budget realities, AI policy, and updated position papers ahead of the 2025 session. Continue Reading
PLUSH Committee supports smart CAO fixes and urge data-driven buffers that protect habitat without stalling housing or TOD, with clear case studies before adoption. Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber’s Policy Council has formally urged the City Council to adopt Ordinance #25-588, which would establish mandatory minimum sentences for repeat theft offenses. The Council’s position reflects the business community’s need for stronger deterrence, predictable enforcement, and safer Continue Reading
Bellevue's city council advances a measure to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days for adults convicted of misdemeanor theft three times in the past 24 months. Continue Reading
The very first revenue forecast of the 2025–27 biennium shows Washington’s budget deep in the red, by close to half a billion dollars. Continue Reading
