The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
Bel-Red Open House Are you curious about all the changes underway in the Bel-Red Corridor? Traditionally the home of light manufacturing, Bel-Red is being transformed by the Spring District development, the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) and multi-modal transportation investments. Get a taste of... Continue Reading
The City of Bellevue has a great corporate culture which has attracted a diverse portfolio of businesses. From start-ups to enterprise companies across an array of industries. These companies bring jobs – the total number greater that than the number of people that live in the City. These... Continue Reading
Bellevue Blitz Roundup Bellevue Hires New Fire Chief In 2016, the Chamber strongly backed Bellevue Proposition One in support of fire services and facilities, including a new station in the Downtown Bellevue neighborhood. Voters adopted the measure with 58% of the vote and late last year, with... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
