5 Things: December 24, 2019

1. Honk, Honk
Bellevue city staff expect a net gain of 18,000 downtown jobs by 2025, as Amazon and other companies grow their Eastside workforces. Can the city avoid Seattle-style gridlock?

2. Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast
East King Chambers Legislative Breakfast
January 8 | 7:00 - 9:00 am | Hyatt Regency Bellevue
With Keynote Speaker
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Nearly a dozen Senators and Representatives representing East King County will also join us to share their priorities and expectations for the upcoming "short" session of the Legislature in a conversation moderated by Q13's Brandi Kruse.

3. Start Your Mornings Right
January 15, 2020 | 7:30 - 8:30 am
Bellevue Chamber Office
Our Wednesday Morning Business Builder is starting 2020 with an all new format. Attendees will get a chance to share their expertise, meet professionals from a variety of industries, and grow their network.

4. Class is (Almost) in Session
Both the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and New Executive programs will kick off early in the next year. YEA! teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own real businesses and social movements. The New Executive's Program is has helped hundreds of Eastside professionals with their business skills, community engagement, and professional network.

5. Return of the Recess
January 28 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Central Bar & Restaurant
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and fun!