Meet the winners of the Bellevue Chamber's first annual BRAG Awards, announced at our 2026 Annual Gala: KidsQuest Children's Museum, Councilmember Claudia Balducci, Snowflake Lane, Bellden Cafe, and Kevin Wallace of Wallace Properties. Continue Reading
Comcast Business Pacific Northwest VP Rob Brenner on how Bellevue's Main Street is evolving with a new generation of entrepreneurs, and what it takes to grow a small business in 2026. Continue Reading
Washington's exempt salary threshold hits $80,168 in 2026 and climbs toward $93,000 by 2028, by far the highest in the nation. What employers need to know about the three-part test, the multi-state comparison, and the steps to take now to stay compliant and competitive. Continue Reading
Our Board of Directors convened for their March meeting earlier this week, and in addition to our regularly scheduled programming, did a formal welcome for our newest group of recruits. Get to know them — or get re-acquainted — below! Continue Reading
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: Continue Reading
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane, Inc. today issued the following joint statement in response to the Washington state House of Representatives passing the first-ever income tax. Continue Reading
The Eastside Chambers road tripped over to Olympia earlier this month, meeting with a dozen state legislators and Lt. Governor Denny Heck in a jam-packed day of policy. Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber's 2026 Women's Leadership Conference is Feb. 24 and we cannot wait to host you. At this year’s WLC, we are focusing on professional development and self-betterment throughout one’s career, and frankly, life. In past years we have discussed the importance of... Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber, Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement in response to an income tax measure introduced in the Legislature today: “As leaders representing... Continue Reading
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement today opposing HB 2100, legislation that would expand a Seattle-style payroll tax statewide. Continue Reading
At last week’s meeting, the Policy Council voted in support of the upcoming Bellevue School District Levy Renewals. “Now that ballots have hit mailboxes, it is important for us to make our stance clear on both of the Bellevue School District levies that are up for renewal,” said... Continue Reading
Ahead of Rep. Shaun Scott’s press conference this afternoon regarding the most recently proposed statewide payroll tax, the Bellevue Chamber wanted to reiterate its stance on the proposal, and address some new, startling aspects. Continue Reading
