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
It's Giving Tuesday, y'all! When getting philanthropic today (and everyday) we hope you consider giving to one of the Chamber's member nonprofits. Get to know them below: Continue Reading
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
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
