The latest & greatest on all things Bellevue, Eastside, and Chamber-member-related.
Bellevue showed up on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 to take stock of the economy and what it means for employers, workers, and families on the Eastside. We welcomed Mayor Lynne Robinson, University of Washington’s Thomas Gilbert, and Bank of America’s Joe Quinlan Continue Reading
At its November 12 meeting, the Chamber’s Policy Council hosted the Bellevue School District for a briefing on two levy renewals slated for the February 10, 2026 special election and reviewed district finances and enrollment trends. Continue Reading
1. Now Playing: Chamber Events We just finished cleaning up this morning's Economic Forecast Summit — get the recap in next week's newsletter — but the Chamber has a whole bunch of other upcoming events to keep you satiated in the meantime. Network Together, After Hours: November 19 We... Continue Reading
At the Chamber’s Transportation Committee meeting on November 6, members received a focused briefing on the state transportation outlook, WSDOT’s supplemental budget priorities, autonomous vehicle policy dynamics, Bellevue’s curb pricing plan, and federal reauthorization strategy. Continue Reading
Each year, Joe Quinlan — keynote speaker for our Economic Forecast Summit and Chief Market Strategist for Bank of America — puts together his Top 10 Suggested Publications. The picks for 2025 are ... Continue Reading
1. Morning After: Preliminary Election Results The jury is still out on many of the key races here in King County, but ballots are being processed as we speak. Voter turnout was low, but alas, take a look at The Seattle Times coverage here, and our leading man Joe Fain's musings from yesterday... Continue Reading
Despite low turnout, tonight's election is a big one across Western Washington. Here at 10 tight races to watch as the returns roll in. Continue Reading
We traded I-405 for I-5 this month and crossed the lake to meet at Fred Hutch, where big ideas are part of the daily routine. Their team welcomed us with a warm briefing and then led a tour that showcased how research moves from lab bench to real world impact. Continue Reading
We are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of the BelRed Arts Studio. The community showed up in force, and the excitement in the room could have powered its own light installation. Continue Reading
1. Coming Up @ the Chamber It's the Chamber's event season, so IYKYK. (If you don't know, it just means we are busier than all get out!) In the next month or so, these are our main happenings: Network with Us, After Hours: November 5 Join us at State Farm for some fun after hours networking with... Continue Reading
On October 28, the Chamber’s PLUSH group met with the City of Bellevue’s Office of Housing to review the city’s affordable housing strategy update, discuss the mixed-use areas housing rezone, and flag permitting and critical areas issues that directly affect delivery timelines Continue Reading
On October 23, the East King Chambers Coalition convened to refine its 2025 legislative agenda, with housing supply, transportation and last‑mile connections, public safety, energy, and tax policy at the forefront. The coalition emphasized practical solutions that keep the Eastside competitive Continue Reading
