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AI impacts raise questions, concerns at November session of EBRT program
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AI impacts raise questions, concerns at November session of EBRT program

At the November 13 Executive Business Roundtable, the Bellevue Chamber brought together leaders from the University of Washington and Avocat AI to ground the AI conversation in real-world practice. Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2025


Bank of America's Joe Quinlan releases top reading recommendations for Fall 2025
Bank of America's Joe Quinlan releases top reading recommendations for Fall 2025

Each year, Joe Quinlan — keynote speaker for our Economic Forecast Summit and Chief Market Strategist for Bank of America — puts together his Top 10 Suggested Publications. The picks for 2025 are ... Continue Reading

Date posted11/5/2025


EBRT Kickoff: World Cup 2026 plans, opportunities, & what’s next for Bellevue
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EBRT Kickoff: World Cup 2026 plans, opportunities, & what’s next for Bellevue

On October 9, 2025, the Chamber’s Executive Business Roundtable opened the 2025 to 2026 season with a full house, fresh coffee, and a countdown clock. Seattle’s Fifa World Cup CEO, Peter Tomozawa took the mic alongside Seattle Sounders alum Brad Evans, and the room got a first-hand look Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2025


Deputy Mayor Malakoutian, Rep. Salahuddin brief New Executives on budgets & housing
Deputy Mayor Malakoutian, Rep. Salahuddin brief New Executives on budgets & housing

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

Date posted10/13/2025


Know Before You Go: 2025 Annual Gala
Know Before You Go: 2025 Annual Gala

We can't wait for you to join us June 5 - see below for details on our auctions, raffles, and more. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


BellHop reveals new digs, strengthens electric fleet
BellHop reveals new digs, strengthens electric fleet

Need a ride? Visit Bellevue has announced new vehicle upgrades to their BellHop program, incorporating three new 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles into the fleet. “BellHop continues to operate as a free, on-demand service, and we’re incredibly grateful for the dedicated support of Circuit, the... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2025


2025 Women's Leadership Conference, In Pictures
2025 Women's Leadership Conference, In Pictures

Miss out on our 2025 Women's Leadership Conference? Check out the pics below: Women's Leadership Conference: Invest in Yourself Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


Executive Business Roundtable group chats sustainability, moving the grid forward
Executive Business Roundtable group chats sustainability, moving the grid forward

As our only off-the-record executive get-together, our Executive Business Roundtable attendees heard from local leaders in sustainability last week, including reps from the City of Bellevue, Alaska Airlines, and Earth Finance. Check out the pics & take a sneak peek at some of the questions... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


Chamber celebrates Network After Hours with First Fed Bank, surprise visit from Santa
Chamber celebrates Network After Hours with First Fed Bank, surprise visit from Santa

Our recent Network After Hours event, held on December 12, was a huge success. Our gracious host and member, First Fed Bank, made sure the evening was filled with delightful moments, decked out swag bags, delicious food from another Chamber member, Tutta Bella, and vibrant networking... Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2024


TikTok, Chamber bring together local small businesses looking to optimize social
TikTok, Chamber bring together local small businesses looking to optimize social

The Bellevue Chamber recently joined forces with TikTok corporate, putting on a seminar for local small businesses at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on October 29. Representatives from the Chamber, TikTok, and some WA-based businesses that have used the social media app to promote their business... Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2024


Bank of America's Joe Quinlan releases top reading recommendations for Fall 2024
Bank of America's Joe Quinlan releases top reading recommendations for Fall 2024

Each year, Joe Quinlan — keynote speaker for our Economic Forecast Summit and Chief Market Strategist for Bank of America — puts together his Top 10 Suggested Publications. The picks for 2024 are ... Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry by Austin... Continue Reading

Date posted10/30/2024


Political pundits kick off Executive Business Roundtable program with election predictions
Political pundits kick off Executive Business Roundtable program with election predictions

For the first Executive Business Roundtable (EBRT) session of the 2024-2025 program, C-suite members of the Chamber were joined by a group of political experts — each hailing from a different sliver of the landscape — to discuss the upcoming election and what we can expect depending on... Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2024