The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
Chamber members and friends had a blast at Recess last week — a huge thank you goes out to DWN UNDR for making our evening special. It was so great to be back, in-person, having fun again. Check out some highlights from our night below. Continue Reading
Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain, can be spotted in the Bellevue Reporter this week after providing comments in favor of Proposition 1 to increase investments in Bellevue’s parks and open spaces. “The Chamber ran a poll prior to the council taking on the matter and gauged both... Continue Reading
During the month of September, the Bellevue Chamber gained nine new members, each from different industries and positions within the Eastside business community. Crumbl Cookies: Crumbl officially opened its Bellevue store in late September, and now as a member, is thrilled to connect deeper... Continue Reading
“We appreciate the ongoing engagement we've had with city staff," said Chamber President & CEO, Joe Fain. “Bellevue is unique among local jurisdictions, as city leaders have banked property tax capacity through many years of not raising taxes. These prudent decisions and the city's prioritization of Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber hosted a King County Prosecutors debate this last week, bringing candidates Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell to the stage to chat about their experience, greatest differences, and priorities for the Prosecutor's Office if elected. KING 5’s Steve Soliz moderated the... Continue Reading
A slew of Bellevue Chamber members were ranked in PSBJ’s annual “Washington’s Best Workplaces,” report, with 15 of our member companies placing in the extra-large, large, and midsize categories. Our winners were as follows: For Extra-Large Companies …... Continue Reading
Ishika Binu and Anya Vaish — two local high schoolers that graduated from the Bellevue Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy program — presented to City Council last week, resulting in the city-wide proclamation that Sept. 17 is officially Driving Safety Awareness Day.... Continue Reading
Wanna play? Join the Chamber crew on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 3:30 to 6:30 for our version of Happy Hour, but better. Being held at the new bar-meets-game-space DWN UNDR, Recess will feature drinks and bites, in addition to adulti-fied playground favorites like swings, a see-saw, bocce, mini golf,... Continue Reading
Wednesday Wake-Up is back, and our new Director of Sales & Member Experience Sarah Martinez hosted a productive and energizing first session on Sept. 7. An intimate group of professionals in a wide range of industries chatted about their work experience, connected on personal similarities, and... Continue Reading
Bellevue made its way onto GoodHire’s “Safest Cities” list this year, clocking in at #8 for small cities and #19 overall. The GoodHire team behind the study established the list using FBI Crime Data pertaining to property, violent, and society crimes, and then ranked each city... Continue Reading
Chamber Lunch is back and better than ever, kicking off its 2022-23 season by honing in on an integral, yet often overlooked political race. In addition to a meal and networking, the upcoming Lunch event on Sept. 15, 2022 will feature a debate between King County Prosecutor candidates, Jim... Continue Reading
These individuals have utilized their membership to the fullest: Engaging with the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, leading chamber event and program committees, and charting the organization’s strategic direction. Continue Reading
