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Policy Council endorses mandatory minimums for repeat theft
Policy Council endorses mandatory minimums for repeat theft

The Bellevue Chamber’s Policy Council has formally urged the City Council to adopt Ordinance #25-588, which would establish mandatory minimum sentences for repeat theft offenses. The Council’s position reflects the business community’s need for stronger deterrence, predictable enforcement, and safer Continue Reading

Date posted09/23/2025


City Council candidates square off at first Chamber Lunch of the season
City Council candidates square off at first Chamber Lunch of the season

Bellevue’s City Council candidates flocked to our Sept. 19 Chamber Lunch at the W Bellevue for a civil debate on the city’s future. Continue Reading

Date posted09/22/2025


AI for small biz: Meta hosts Community Accelerator workshop for Chamber members
AI for small biz: Meta hosts Community Accelerator workshop for Chamber members

More than 80 members joined us on September 24 for a fast‑paced, practical conversation on how to move from experimenting with AI to putting it to work across real business processes. Continue Reading

Date posted09/19/2025


5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Council Recap, City Candidate Forums
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Council Recap, City Candidate Forums

1. And the Candidates Are … Election season is around the corner, which means it's Candidate Forum season! The Chamber is hosting two candidate get-togethers of our own — more on that below — and the following jurisdictions and groups are hosting their own, too: Sept. 25:... Continue Reading

Date posted09/17/2025


“Meet & Eat” hosts Ladies Lunch at La Mar
“Meet & Eat” hosts Ladies Lunch at La Mar

As part of our new “Meet & Eat” series, we decided to pop over to La Mar for a ladies-only lunch to get to know some of our Bellevue Chamber members a bit better. The table was full, conversation aplenty, and the food was flowing. (Kind of awesome that they have an... Continue Reading

Date posted09/15/2025


Primo’s opens doors to lovers of late night eats & entertainment
Primo’s opens doors to lovers of late night eats & entertainment

The wait is over: Primo’s Bellevue is now open! Bringing a new late-night and entertainment-driven joint to town, this brainchild of friends of the Chamber Chris Harris and Chuck Wang boasts an elevated cocktail and food menu alongside their live music offerings. Taking over the lot... Continue Reading

Date posted09/12/2025


5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Ribbon Cuttings, Managerial Musings
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Ribbon Cuttings, Managerial Musings

1. Let the Chamber's Busy Season Commence! Our events season begins NEXT week, and we are chomping at the bit to bring y'all another year of informative, and entertaining content. As a reminder, you can check out our events using the Chamber Calendar, and we encourage you to utilize our Community... Continue Reading

Date posted09/10/2025


5 Things You Need to Know This Week: DC Advocacy, Upcoming Chamber Events
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: DC Advocacy, Upcoming Chamber Events

1. Upcoming Events @ the Chamber School is back in session, Labor Day weekend has come to a close, and now, we are barreling toward fall. So, while we are jumping back into it ... our 2025-2026 events season starts in just two weeks! Learn more and grab your tickets using the links below. Chamber... Continue Reading

Date posted09/3/2025


Chamber signs on letter to Congress re: permitting reform
Chamber signs on letter to Congress re: permitting reform

The Bellevue Chamber joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and dozens of business organizations across the nation to urge Congress to take meaningful, bipartisan action to pass comprehensive permitting reform. Read the letter below. Continue Reading

Date posted09/2/2025


What's the VIBe? Chamber releases new polling data from Bellevue voters
What's the VIBe? Chamber releases new polling data from Bellevue voters

The VIBe Survey (Voter Insights Bellevue) is a new annual initiative from the Bellevue Chamber, designed to track local voter sentiment on the most important issues facing the city. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2025


Chamber Board of Directors grows by three
Chamber Board of Directors grows by three

Another fiscal year, another group of new board members! Meet the newest recruits & replacements below. Continue Reading

Date posted08/25/2025


Gallery: 2025 Bellevue Children's Business Fair
Gallery: 2025 Bellevue Children's Business Fair

Last weekend was the 2025 Bellevue Children's Fair — take a look around our photo gallery! .eapp-photo-gallery-thumbnails-thumbnailsDelay { transition: transform 0.3s; } .eapp-photo-gallery-thumbnails-thumbnailsSlide { transition:... Continue Reading

Date posted08/11/2025