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Same Neighbors, New Look: Global Credit Union re-opens Crossroads branch
Same Neighbors, New Look: Global Credit Union re-opens Crossroads branch

Congrats to our members over at Global Credit Union, who just re-opened their Crossroads location under a new name and a new look: Global Credit Union! Continue Reading

Date posted03/18/2026


Meet the new members: Businesses that joined in February
Meet the new members: Businesses that joined in February

Meet the newest Bellevue Chamber members! Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2026


Bellden Cafe reopens doors, launches Kickstarter campaign
Bellden Cafe reopens doors, launches Kickstarter campaign

Only someone like Bellden Cafe’s Claire Sumadiwirya can turn equipment failures and flooding into an opportunity for growth and community-building.  Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2026


Know Before You Go: Women's Leadership Conference
Know Before You Go: Women's Leadership Conference

The Bellevue Chamber's 2026 Women's Leadership Conference is Feb. 24 and we cannot wait to host you. At this year’s WLC, we are focusing on professional development and self-betterment throughout one’s career, and frankly, life. In past years we have discussed the importance of... Continue Reading

Date posted02/17/2026


Dumpling Week Picks: Chamber member stops to add to your list
Dumpling Week Picks: Chamber member stops to add to your list

If your love language is “hot dumplings handed to you on a plate,” we have excellent news. Bellevue Dumpling Week is February 14–24, organized by Visit Bellevue Continue Reading

Date posted02/13/2026


Policy Council votes for support of Bellevue School District levy renewals
Policy Council votes for support of Bellevue School District levy renewals

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

Date posted01/16/2026


Chamber Gift Guide: Shop from our members!
Chamber Gift Guide: Shop from our members!

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

Date posted12/9/2025


Theatre33 renews space, amps up for next summer’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Theatre33 renews space, amps up for next summer’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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

Date posted12/3/2025


Giving Tuesday: Meet the Chamber's nonprofits
Giving Tuesday: Meet the Chamber's nonprofits

It's Giving Tuesday, y'all! When getting philanthropic today (and everyday) we hope you consider giving to one of the Chamber's member nonprofits. Get to know them below: Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2025


Emerald Ballet Academy brings The Nutcracker to the Eastside
Emerald Ballet Academy brings The Nutcracker to the Eastside

Our members over at Emerald Ballet Academy are embracing the holidays in full force, and in the most dance-laden way we know: By putting on a production of The Nutcracker! Read the article below — courtesy of the EBA team — to get a sense of what all goes into such a theatrical feat. Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2025


BelRed Arts Studio opens doors to creators, community members
BelRed Arts Studio opens doors to creators, community members

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

Date posted10/29/2025


From WSJ: Tech companies can’t get enough of this picturesque Seattle suburb
From WSJ: Tech companies can’t get enough of this picturesque Seattle suburb

Amazon, TikTok and OpenAI are among the firms taking office space in Bellevue, where rents are higher than in the Emerald City. Continue Reading

Date posted10/7/2025