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Member Spotlight: Bio Clean, Inc. on sanitizing spaces, serving communities
Member Spotlight: Bio Clean, Inc. on sanitizing spaces, serving communities

Crime scene investigation is one of those things we see on our TV screens — often sensationalized, and founded in a “Whodunit?” storyline — but in real life, after evidence has been gathered, someone needs to clean up the aftermath. That’s where Bio Clean Inc. comes... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Know Before You Go: Annual Gala 2024
Know Before You Go: Annual Gala 2024

We can't wait for you to join us June 14 - see below for details on our auctions, raffles, and more! The Schedule: The Live Auction: During the event, we will be hosting a live auction for the following items and packages. The Silent Auction: At the beginning of the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2024


Tutta Bella revamps Crossroads location, celebrates with ribbon-cutting
Tutta Bella revamps Crossroads location, celebrates with ribbon-cutting

Our friends at Tutta Bella just re-opened their Crossroads location after a hefty reboot, and we were grateful to have been part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony this past week. Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson — who happens to have been the franchise's first customer back in the day —... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2024


Chamber tours Avenue Bellevue Towers, watches vision come to life
Chamber tours Avenue Bellevue Towers, watches vision come to life

Years in the making, the Avenue Bellevue project is steadily making progress, and our friends at JTM Construction invited the Chamber to swing by and see the space for ourselves. While still very much an active construction zone, there is no doubt that Fortress founder Andy Lakha’s high-end,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2023


Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital opens doors, ready to help your pet
Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital opens doors, ready to help your pet

Here in the PNW, we really love our pets. (Like, really love them.) So when accidents arise and emergency vet visits are in order, pet parents are looking not only for quality care, but for some peace of mind, too. It was with this mission in mind that the Bellevue Veterinary Emergency &... Continue Reading

Date posted07/5/2023


Chamber featured on local podcast, Money Talk with Brandon Steele
Chamber featured on local podcast, Money Talk with Brandon Steele

The Chamber’s very own Sarah Martinez and Sam Jones were recently featured on Mainsail Financial’s podcast, Money Talk with Brandon Steele. The duo discussed what a chamber of commerce actually does, how the community can engage with our organization, and promoted a few of our upcoming... Continue Reading

Date posted04/11/2023


Amazon announces back-to-office policy change
Amazon announces back-to-office policy change

"This is an exciting announcement for the Eastside," said Bellevue Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain. "As the first company to reach 10,000 employees in Bellevue, this is extraordinary news for the health and vitality of downtown." Continue Reading

Date posted02/17/2023


Expedition Pediatric Dentistry opens its doors … in style
Expedition Pediatric Dentistry opens its doors … in style

Every component of Expedition Pediatric Dentistry’s design is intentional. The patient chairs are built for kiddo control — no startling, abrupt movements here — and the waiting room is filled with explorer-themed toys, decor, and a four-legged mascot, Benny. Each room is... Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2023


3 Ways We Helped our Members this Year
3 Ways We Helped our Members this Year

2022 was a busy, busy year. Our in-person event docket returned in full swing, advocacy groups lobbied in D.C. and Olympia, and membership grew as we welcomed new (and existing) businesses to Bellevue. Above all else, though, we are most proud of how we were able to directly support the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2023


Member Profile: Pacific North Chiropractic’s Dr. Moussa helps families, children get relief
Member Profile: Pacific North Chiropractic’s Dr. Moussa helps families, children get relief

With one step inside Pacific North Chiropractic, it becomes clear that this is not your typical practice. A stuffy waiting room is traded for a bright and open one, and often-bland patient rooms are filled with cutting-edge tech, informative diagrams, and a space that is curated specifically... Continue Reading

Date posted01/4/2023


Member Profile: Dr. Matthew Sharpe & team are restoring Bellevue’s vision, one procedure at a time
Member Profile: Dr. Matthew Sharpe & team are restoring Bellevue’s vision, one procedure at a time

Dr. Matthew Sharpe, founder and medical director for SharpeVision Modern LASIK & Lens, is one of the Bellevue Chamber’s newest board members. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio — “the second of three sons who all needed glasses,” — Dr. Sharpe has established an... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2022


Member Spotlight: Theatre33 expands community, celebrates bilingual arts
Member Spotlight: Theatre33 expands community, celebrates bilingual arts

Theatre33 is getting an upgrade, and a customized one at that. A bilingual community theatre currently using a space off 116th Avenue, Theatre33 just secured its very own Bel-Red location to put on Russian-speaking plays and classes, formally ushering in a new era for the troupe.... Continue Reading

Postedby Sam Jones
Date posted10/10/2022