According to the 2025 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Bellevue ranked number one as the most improved driving city, climbing a whopping 133 spots from 2015. And while we will never know the direct reasoning for this improvement, we like to think it has something to do with the City... Continue Reading
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We put together this roundup of Chamber members offering Father's Day gifts — check it out below, and in its original format in Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine here. This Father’s Day, skip the cliché ties and treat Dad to something he’ll actually enjoy. From bottomless... Continue Reading
The Bellevue Farmers Market had its opening day last week, and lettuce just say, it was a huge success. Continue Reading
For the Bellevue Chamber’s May Board of Directors meeting, we channeled our inner money-maker by taking a tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Seattle Branch, in Renton. Thanks to the Fed for hosting us! Continue Reading
IMA, or the organization formerly known as Parker, Smith & Feek, opened the doors to their new offices in downtown Bellevue last week, showcasing the gorgeous two-story space. We helped put on a ribbon-cutting, food and drink was had, and the group highlighted how excited they are for their staff Continue Reading
Your nominations are in, and we have landed on our picks for this year’s Community Spotlight Awards. Drum roll, please … Continue Reading
This past weekend, downtown Redmond opened two new light rail stations, marking yet another expansion of our region’s public transportation system. Electeds and community members alike flocked to the opening weekend festivities, complete with a local high school marching band, a parade procession Continue Reading
To help promote their Comcast RISE program, the telecommunications giant teamed up with the Bellevue Chamber and Fogo de Chão to gather local small-and-medium businesses … over lunch, of course. Continue Reading
So, you know how the greater Seattle area is hosting a REALLY, REALLY big soccer tournament next summer? Yeah ... there is a lot of work to be done to prepare the region. As part of their preparation efforts, the Seattle Sports Commission has kicked off their "Region Ready" programming, with the... Continue Reading
As part of our Annual Gala tradition, the Bellevue Chamber gives out three different Community Spotlight Awards each year. Learn more about the categories and past winners below, and be sure to fill out your nominations here by May 14. The Categories: Civic & Community Leader: This award... Continue Reading
Earth Day is next week, and regardless of how green we like to think of ourselves here in the PNW, we can always be doing a little bit more. As per usual, our state and national parks will be celebrating with the first day of National Park Week on April 19, and Discover Pass Free Day on April... Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber was among dozens of partners across the state who recently sent the letter below to WA state government officials. Continue Reading