A full room of new executives joined us to meet the people who help set the rules of the road in our region. Bellevue City Councilmember Mo Malakoutian and State Representative Osman Salahuddin, who represents the 48th Legislative District, compared notes on city and state roles Continue Reading
This year’s Eastside Leadership Conference brought together leaders from business, government, and community to wrestle with the basics that matter most to Bellevue and the Eastside: affordability, growth, safety, and the ability to actually deliver projects once we agree on them. Continue Reading
Regional business leaders dug into what worked, what didn’t, and what must change before the 2026 legislative session at “Business Community on Offense: Lessons Learned from the 2025 Session.” Continue Reading
At “Quiet Quitting: The Silent Exit from Washington,” local leaders discussed rising costs, tax policy, and the growing phenomenon of residents and employers quietly reducing their footprint in the state. Continue Reading
In a breakout room session at this years Eastside Leadership Conference, the Association of Washington Business (AWB) previewed findings from its forthcoming Cost of Regulation report and outlined pragmatic steps to streamline Washington’s regulatory landscape. Continue Reading
At a Chamber-hosted discussion moderated by Kevin Wallace, regional experts examined whether Washington’s recent tax increases are delivering outcomes for residents, students, and employers. Continue Reading
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
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
We can't wait for you to join us June 5 - see below for details on our auctions, raffles, and more. Continue Reading
