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More on I-405; Demonstration Bikeway Metrics; Help Decide What Transportation Projects Get Built
More on I-405; Demonstration Bikeway Metrics; Help Decide What Transportation Projects Get Built

More on I-405 Back in 2002, the federal government issued a Record of Decision, for the I-405 Corridor Program Master Plan. Now, after all these years, we’re about to see additional capacity added between Downtown Bellevue and Renton. In early April, WSDOT issued the Environmental Assessment... Continue Reading

Date posted04/23/2018


Bellevue Chamber Helps Launch 17 New Start-up Companies
Bellevue Chamber Helps Launch 17 New Start-up Companies

Yes, 17 amazing sparks of inspiration to fill unique niches or grab opportunities have been created by 24 young entrepreneurs! Students in the 6th-12th grades have participated in a 30-week intensive hands-on business course called Young Entrepreneurs Academy. This year’s cohort is our fifth... Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2018


East King Chambers Coalition Legislative Wrap-Up; More on Bellevue Way SE
East King Chambers Coalition Legislative Wrap-Up; More on Bellevue Way SE

East King Chambers Coalition Legislative Wrap-Up The 2018 Legislative Session came and went – here’s your chance to find out what happened during a fast and furious spring to the finish line. Join with delegates to the East King Chambers Coalition, fellow business leaders and our... Continue Reading

Date posted04/9/2018


Proposed Metro parking permit program; Bellevue Utilities Projects; and Sound Transit Construction
Proposed Metro parking permit program; Bellevue Utilities Projects; and Sound Transit Construction

Bellevue Blitz Roundup Proposed Metro parking permit program Would you be willing to pay for a guaranteed space at your local park and ride lot? Metro already allows for permitted parking for carpools at certain facilities. Now that program could be expanded to include single occupant vehicles and... Continue Reading

Date posted03/19/2018


Seizing Disruption – Advancing Transportation Opportunities
Seizing Disruption – Advancing Transportation Opportunities

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is an innovative business association focused on the future. Our business leaders continue to blaze new trails and create new opportunities. Many of these leaders are leveraging technology to disrupt business models and think of things differently. With a focus on... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2018


EKCC Growth Management 2018
EKCC Growth Management 2018

Growth Management 2018 Session Position As a state, we must be prepared for anticipated growth by ensuring that there is an adequate supply of economically feasible buildable land with the infrastructure to support it. The East King Chambers Coalition requests the Legislature to do the following... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2017


EKCC Environment 2018
EKCC Environment 2018

We must reassess our environmental priorities to ensure that we are receiving the most environmental benefit in a way that truly promotes long-term job creation and prosperity. Mandates drive costs up and a blanket approach on environmental policy often creates undue or extreme hardships in local... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2017


EKCC Employment and Benefits 2018
EKCC Employment and Benefits 2018

The legislature can help Washington businesses create jobs and help our economy get back on track by doing the following: • Preempt municipalities around Washington from enacting individual minimum wage laws or other employment laws that will require employers to administer different human... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2017


Disruptive Transportation Technology
Disruptive Transportation Technology

In our fast-moving world, disruption is an instantly unsettling word. It produces a state of uncertainty, making us unsure of where we fit. Tony Seba, cofounder of RethinkX, a center focused on disruptive technologies, captivated the audience at the Chamber’s Eastside Annual Dinner. He... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2017


What a Difference a Year Makes!
What a Difference a Year Makes!

A Message from Outgoing Chair David Masin, Selden’s Home Furnishings When I became Chairman last September, it was my mission to emphasize the positive effects the Bellevue Chamber has on the business community that it serves. As a whole, the Chamber has effected change in ways that... Continue Reading

Date posted10/12/2017


The Future is Bright and Lightning Fast - Let’s Be a Part of It!
The Future is Bright and Lightning Fast - Let’s Be a Part of It!

You’ve been hearing the buzz of “Smart Cities” and 5G and probably thinking what does it mean to my company or my family? 5G is the name given to the next generation of mobile data connectivity that comes after 4G. It is anticipated that pilot cities will potentially begin... Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2017


2017 East King Chambers Legislative Wrap-Up
2017 East King Chambers Legislative Wrap-Up

Thursday, September 14, 2016 | 4:00 – 7:00 PMThe Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Cascadia Room/Ballroom36005 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065(I-90 east to exit 18, 2.5 miles on SR 18/Snoqualmie Parkway) Register Online at www.bellevuechamber.org or call (425) 454-2464. The Third Special... Continue Reading

Date posted08/7/2017