The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
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
1. Holiday Elected Leaders Party ... Photographed Thanks to all who joined us for our 2025 Holiday Elected Leaders Party earlier this week! We were joined by dozens of local electeds, as well as some of our most involved Chamber and community members. And, as per usual, a huge S/O goes out to our... Continue Reading
Still cranking out your holiday shopping? We've got you covered with this Chamber Gift Guide! Check out our full member list here, and take a look at our hand-picked options below. Continue Reading
Just a few years ago, Theatre33 opened its doors to a relatively bare-bones performance space, entirely based on a dream and some talented community members. Now, the organization has expanded and refurbed, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform abroad on the horizon. Continue Reading
1. Engage w/ Our Electeds: Party First, Policy Later Put partisanship aside for a hot sec at our Holiday Elected Leaders Party — lovingly called "HELP" — and then turn it back on a month later to grill our representatives before they head into the legislative session. It's called... Continue Reading
