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Bellevue celebrates expansion of small wireless facilities (SWF) in downtown
Posted In: Advocacy, Community,
Date posted Sep 13

With the help of the Chamber and other community stakeholders, Bellevue just took another step in the Smart-City direction with the implementation...

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Sound Transit to move forward with East Link Starter Line in 2024
Posted In: Advocacy, Community,
Date posted Aug 29

Last week, the Sound Transit Board of Directors decided to move forward with the opening of the East Link Starter Line, with hopes of service...

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Giving Back & Doing Good: Highlighting local orgs for National Nonprofit Day
Posted In: Community,
Date posted Aug 16

There are A LOT of nonprofits digging their heels into Eastside communities to help target systemic injustices, so this National Nonprofit Day...

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Plymouth Crossing: Bellevue’s first permanent supportive housing development
Posted In: Community,
Date posted Jul 11

Plymouth Housing just opened its first permanent supportive housing building on the Eastside, marking a pivotal point for Bellevue in tackling the...

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Chamber members sound off on housing, the reality for small businesses at “Washington in the Making
Posted In: Community,
Date posted Jul 6

The Chamber recently participated in the statewide “Washington in the Making 2040” project, allowing members to speak their piece in a...

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Chamber announces 2023 Community Spotlight Award winners
Posted In: Community,
Date posted Jun 19

At our Annual Gala on June 8, we not only celebrated all things travel and food, but highlighted some of our local leaders, too. With the help of...

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Bellevue Chamber announces 2023 Community Spotlight Award nominees
Posted In: Community, Press Release,
Date posted May 3

We have sifted through your submissions, and are excited to announce this year’s nominees for the Bellevue Chamber’s Community Spotlight...

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Spring Cleaning Guide: What goes where in Bellevue & on the Eastside
Posted In: 5 Things, Community,
Date posted Apr 26

It’s Spring Cleaning time! Whether you are clearing out closets or sorting through the attic, there are multiple local resources to take...

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Chamber featured on local podcast, Money Talk with Brandon Steele
Posted In: Community, Member News,
Date posted Apr 11

The Chamber’s very own Sarah Martinez and Sam Jones were recently featured on Mainsail Financial’s podcast, Money Talk with Brandon...

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Four new businesses started by eastside youth
Posted In: Community, Programs,
Date posted Mar 14

Last Wednesday, four Young Entrepreneurs Academy students pitched their business ideas to a panel of investor judges. The students — hailing...

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Amazon announces back-to-office policy change
Posted In: Community, Member News, PLUSH,
Date posted Feb 17

"This is an exciting announcement for the Eastside," said Bellevue Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain. "As the first company to reach 10,000...

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Bellevue Councilmember Jennifer Robertson announces she will not seek fifth term
Posted In: Community, In the News,
Date posted Feb 7

After 20 years of service, Jennifer Robertson has announced that she will not seek a fifth term on the Bellevue City Council. Robertson was...

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