BELLEVUE CHAMBER LUNCH • OPENING MAY 21
What's really happening across the lake, and what it means for Bellevue.
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
W Bellevue, Great Room | 10455 NE 5th Place
Register NowTHE CONVERSATION
Seattle Is At An Inflection Point
Layoffs. Budget shortfalls. Civic uncertainty. A downtown in transition.
The forces reshaping Seattle don't stop at Lake Washington. They ripple through commercial real estate, talent pipelines, transit, and the regional economy we all share.
Three of the region's most influential leaders join us to unpack what's really happening, where Seattle goes from here, and what it means for the broader Puget Sound region, including Bellevue.
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Seattle Comes East.
Three regional leaders. One room. A pointed conversation about Seattle's hardest stretch in decades, and what it means for the Eastside market that's quietly become the region's center of gravity.
We dressed it up as a playbill because why not. The spotlight comes east on May 21.
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INSIDE THE ROOM
A Chamber Lunch Tradition
The Chamber Lunch is where the Eastside's business community comes together each month. Come for the conversation. Stay for the people you'll meet.
MAY 21, 2026
Ninety Minutes, Well Spent
Networking, a seated lunch, and a candid conversation with three of the region's sharpest voices.
11:30
AM
Registration & Networking
Arrive early to connect with Eastside business leaders over coffee.
12:00
PM
Seated Lunch & Welcome
Lunch is served in the W Bellevue Great Room. Brief welcome from Chamber leadership.
12:15
PM
Panel Discussion
Scholes, Connell, and Nguyen on Seattle's economic trajectory and the regional ripple effects.
12:45
PM
Audience Q&A
Bring the questions that matter to your business.
1:00
PM
Close
Back to your desk by 1:15.
150+
Expected Attendees
3
Regional CEOs
90
Minutes, Start to Finish
1
Unmissable Conversation
The room fills quickly for panel lunches. Hold your seat today.
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Our Lunch Sponsors
This conversation is made possible by partners who invest in the Eastside business community.
Interested in sponsorship? Email Jennifer Clark at jennifer@bellevuechamber.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch included?
Yes. Registration includes a seated lunch at W Bellevue, the full panel program, and Q&A.
What's the dress code?
Business casual. Most attendees come straight from the office.
Where do I park?
W Bellevue offers valet parking. Nearby garages at Lincoln Square and the Bellevue Collection are also within a short walk.
Do I have to be a Chamber member to attend?
No. Non-members are warmly welcome. Members receive a discounted rate at registration.
Can I bring a team or reserve a table?
Yes. Tables of eight and sponsorship packages are available. Contact Ashley Clemmer at (425) 454-2464.
Will the conversation be recorded?
The panel is an in-person experience. A written recap will be published to the Chamber blog the following week.
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Pull Up a Chair
A seat at this table is a front row view of where the region is heading.
Register NowW Bellevue, Great Room | 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue, WA 98005
Questions? Contact Ashley Clemmer at (425) 454-2464