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2020

February

Legislative Report: Week 5

Legislative Report: Week 4

Legislative Report: Week 3

January

Legislative Report: Week 2

FAQ 5: Paid Family Leave

Legislative Report: Week 1

Bellevue Chamber Endorses School Bond Measure

2019

December

5 Things – November 19, 2019

5 Things – November 5, 2019

November

5 Things – November 26, 2019

October

5 Things – October 29, 2019

5 Things – October 22, 2019

Eastside Business Alliance Releases Final Round of Endorsements

5 Things – October 8, 2019

Ascend Hospitality Group to Revamp Several Former Restaurants Unlimited Locations

5 Things – October 1, 2019

September

Bellevue Chamber Says NO to I-976

Northwest Kidney Centers begins Bellevue clinic renovation

Clean Crawls & Cascade Pest Control Working Together for You

5 Things – September 24, 2019

5 Things – September 17, 2019

5 Things – September 10, 2019

5 Things – September 3, 2019

August

5 Things – August 27, 2019

5 Things – August 20, 2019

5 Things – August 13, 2019

5 Things – August 6, 2019

July

5 Things – July 31, 2019

5 Things – July 23, 2019

Transportation 2019 Session Paper

Liability Reform 2019 Session Paper

Health Care 2019 Session Paper

Growth Management 2019 Session Paper

Environment 2019 Session Paper

Energy 2019 Session Paper

Employment and Benefits 2019 Session Paper

Pre-K to 12 Education 2019 Session Paper

Higher Education 2019 Session Paper

Economic Development 2019 Session Paper

Housing Affordability 2019 Session Position

5 Things – July 16, 2019

5 Things – July 9, 2019

5 Things – July 2, 2019

June

5 Things – June 25, 2019

5 Things – June 18, 2019

5 Things – June 12, 2019 feat. Eastside Leadership Conference

5 Things – June 4, 2019

May

5 Things – May 28, 2019

5 Things – May 21, 2019

5 Things – May 14, 2019

5 Things – May 7, 2019

April

5 Things – April 30, 2019

5 Things – April 23, 2019

More on the State Budget; Meydenbauer Bay Park is Open; City Boards and Commissions Need You

March

More on Chamber Day; Meydenbauer Bay Park Grand Opening; Bel-Red Transformation

February

Thank You for This Opportunity

January

Bellevue Hires New City Attorney; Neighborhood Transportation Levy Update

Chamber Day 2019 and AWB Hill Climb; Possible Transportation Package; Access Bellevue Transportation Guide

2018

December

East King Chambers Coalition Legislative Agenda; Chamber Day 2019 in Olympia; Bellevue Budget Wrap-Up

November

Magic Season in Bellevue Street Closures; King County Charter Review; Human Services Commission Opening

The 2019 Economic Forecast: Still Optimistic!

A Thank You to City Staff, Preliminary Election Results; Holiday Food and Toy Drive; Sound Transit Service Changes

October

Voter Registration, Ballot Return and Election Results; More on Statewide Ballot Measures

More on I-1631; Autonomous Vehicle Work Group; East King Chambers Coalition Draft Position Papers

Your Keys to Thriving in a Faster Moving World

September

September Economic Forecast; ST Construction in Overlake; Nightly Closures in Bel-Red

Back to School Safety; Neighborhood Leadership Gathering; Bellevue Network on Aging

August

More on statewide ballot measures; Q4 Advocacy Program; 124th NE Bike facilities survey

City Budget Principles; NE 8th Partial Closure; Enviro Services Commission and Diversity Advisory Network Openings

July

Homeless Shelter Good Neighbor Agreement; BAM Arts Fair – How to Get There; Youth Link Board Opening

Transportation Facilities Plan; Bellevue Traffic Alerts; Sound Transit Construction Update

It’s Been an Honor and a Privilege

June

The Not-So-Trivial Pursuit of Knowledge

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Autonomous Vehicle Work Group; NE 8th Culvert Replacement; Safe and Sane 4th of July

Employer Questions for Labor and Industries (L&I); More on the LUCA; Bellevue Way Project Still Alive

May

Bel-Red Open House; Memorial Day Weekend Recycling Event; Construction Alerts Continue

Bellevue – A Place for Great Corporate Culture & Smart Ideas

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue Hires New Fire Chief; Annual Spring Recycling Event; More Road Construction Alerts

April

More on I-405; Demonstration Bikeway Metrics; Help Decide What Transportation Projects Get Built – Part II

Bellevue Chamber Helps Launch 17 New Start-up Companies

East King Chambers Coalition Legislative Wrap-Up; More on Bellevue Way SE; Sound Transit Construction Alert.

March

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Proposed Metro parking permit program; Bellevue Utilities Projects; and Sound Transit Construction Update

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Autonomous Vehicle Study Bill; Bellevue Way SE Open House; Sound Transit Construction Alerts

Special Orders are Welcome!

February

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue Way SE Community meeting; Legislative Update; Bellevue School Levies Pass.

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Public Affairs Council Update; Legislative Session Nears Mid-Point; Eastside Chambers Swarm State Capitol; How to Testify from Home

January

A*Mazing Adventures in Bellevue!

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: All Star Lineup of Legislators at Annual Breakfast; Eastside Business Leaders Ready to Swarm the Capitol; Business Priorities Set for Legislative Session.

Seizing Disruption – Advancing Transportation Opportunities

2017

December

A Shout Out of Gratitude!

November

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Eastside Business Alliance Candidate Endorsements; Bellevue Way SE Construction Update

October

Disruptive Transportation Technology

Cyber Security – Is Your Business at Risk?

Betty’s Bench: David Masin’s Story

September

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Leg Wrap Up coverage; EBA list of endorsements; Chamber Public Affairs Council to launch.

What a Difference a Year Makes!

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue bike share survey; Students back on the road; Program to reduce neighborhood cut-through traffic

August

The Future is Bright and Lightning Fast – Let’s Be a Part of It!

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Legislative Wrap-Up; New Enatai Park and Ride Lot Opens; Procurement Workshop; Sound Transit Construction Alerts

2017 East King Chambers Legislative Wrap-Up

2017 Bellevue Chamber Foundation Scholarship Awards Presentation

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Food Truck Roundup; Air Quality Warning; Summer Construction Alerts

July

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Governor vetoes B&O tax break; Eastside Business Alliance candidate endorsements; Grand Connection art and cultural plan

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Sound Transit construction closures continue; East King Chambers support B&O tax reduction; Eastside Business Alliance early endorsements

June

TOP OF THE CHARTS!

The Housing Marketplace with Zillow’s Chief Economist

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue names new CIO and Transportation Technology Partnership Manager; City lands key federal grant; I-90 closures continue.

The Synergy of Tech Talks, Tech Trends, & Non-Techies

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Homeless Shelter 45 Day Review; New City website; Opening on Planning Commission

May

The Ripple Effect

Policy Committees on Hiatus; More on Meydenbauer Bay Park; East Link Construction in high gear; I-90 Center Lane changes coming soon.

April

Something Magical Around Every Corner

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Transportation Business Forum; Bellevue Boards and Commissions; Transportation Budget; I-90 Center Lanes Update.

2017 Eastside Business Awards – Entrepreneurial Rainbows

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: State Budget Revenue Proposals; Men’s Homeless Shelter Due Diligence; Changes to I-90 center lanes; Temporary closure of 114th Avenue

March

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Newport Way Improvements

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Fire Station 10 Update; Green Light for Meydenbauer Beach Park; S. Bellevue Park and Ride Alert.

7 Ingredients to High-End Website Experiences

February

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Council funds EBBC petition for review; Propositions 1 and 2 projects funded; Chamber briefed on Bellevue Way SE Project

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Key Projects at Transportation Commission; Foul Weather Road Closures; Bellefield Area Utility work continues.

January

Overcoming the Confusion: Marketing Your Business Made Easier

Bellevue Way SE Project Alternatives Unveiled; East Link Construction Update; 114th Ave. SE Reopens.

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: City Appoints Finance Director; Bellevue Way SE Project Open House; Foul Weather Traffic Updates

2016

December

A Few Bellevue Fun Facts for Your Holiday Gatherings

Bellevue Council Adopts 2017-18 Budget

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue Proposition Two Next Steps; Bellevue Way SE Project Moves Forward; Continued Closure of 114th SE and SE 8th.

November

Bellevue Has a Pulse!

Policy Committees Tackle South Bellevue Park and Ride Closure and City Budget

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue Props One and Two Passing; Eastside Men’s Homeless Shelter Update; 114th Avenue SE Project and Other Construction Closures

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Election Night Parties; Sound Transit Business Resource Forum; Firefighters collect food and toys.

Policy Committees to Meet During Election Week

October

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Last Call for Utilities Business Customer Forum; Enliven Wilburton Event; Men’s Homeless Shelter Forum

Policy Committees Busy Through End of the Year

Elegant Solutions

Bellevue Blitz Roundup: Bellevue Utilities Business Customer Forum; Fire Station Ten Community Meeting; Construction Closures on 110th NE

Policy Committees Turn Attention to Budget Review

Chamber Board Endorses Bellevue Propositions One and Two

September

Chamber Board to Tackle Bellevue Propositions One and Two

Bellevue Blitz Roundup 9.26.16

Bellevue Blitz Roundup – 9.13.16

Policy Committees Turn Attention to Bellevue Budget and Tax Issues

The Power Behind the Bellevue Chamber

It’s Called Networking for a Reason

August

Policy Committees to Shift Gears in September

Bellevue Blitz Roundup – 8.22.16

Social Media for Business – A Different World

Show Your Support for International Trade

Policy Committees to Complete Review of ST3

CURE; Pro/Con Levy Committees Chosen; Construction Updates; Traffic Alerts

July

Congratulations to Our 2016 Bellevue Chamber Foundation Scholarship Recipients!

Sea-Tac Airport Director Highlights Exciting Future for Business Growth

Policy Committees take up Sound Transit 3; Next Meeting August 11

Chamber Testifies on Levies & I-405 Tolls; Bellevue Arts Fair Closures

Policy Committees to Focus on Sound Transit 3

Chamber Comments on Proposed Fire Services and Transportation Levies

Bellevue Potential Levy Survey; Bellevue Way SE Survey; Latest and Greatest on I-405 Tolls

June

Unlocking the Code

ST Tunnel, Bellevue Way Survey, Potential Ballot Measures

Bel-Red Plan Focus Group – Your Feedback Needed

Construction Alerts – Early June

Chamber Members Can Support International Trade

May

Bellevue Way SE Design Alternatives Analysis

Chamber Weighs-In on Sound Transit 3

2017 Legislative Wrap-Up

April

Catch the Spirit!

Advocacy Round Up: SeaTac Airport; New 520 Bridge Closure; Construction Alerts

March

A New Twist on Spring Cleaning

Open House for Newport Way Upgrades

March Comes in Like a Lion – Goes Out Raining Great Companies!

End of Session Update

The Icing on Our “Cupcakes”

The Value of Internships: Our Intern Reflects

February

Stuck?

20 Tips for Creating, Growing and Profiting from Your Social Media Channels

January

What Could Happen if You Just Walked in the Door?

Happy 2016! The Value of “I”

2015

December

Congress Approves Reauthorizations for Highways Funding & Ex-Im Bank

November

This Thanksgiving I am Thankful for My Chamber Connections!

October

Discoveries…from Egyptian Tombs to Technological Advances

Getting Attuned to the SAMP

September

Success Ensues

September Revenue Forecast Update

On The Move Bellevue Perks Program

August

Mentorship is for Anyone and Anyone Can be a Mentor

Honing Presentation Skills Can Help You in Work and in Life

Pay it Forward for Social Media ROI

Cuba in May

Is it time for Cuba to ease travel restrictions?

Bellevue Chamber Foundation Scholarships

July

Bellevue’s Dynamic Economy

405 Express Toll Lanes Coming September 27

Bellevue’s 2016-2027 Transportation Facilities Plan

June

Pursuing Solutions to Global Challenges

Major Bellevue Development Activity

Bellevue Chamber & Eastside Chambers Advocacy Pays Off: the Business Community Rejoices!

The Future of Business: 2025

The Internet of Things & the Rise of Machines

May

Trends in the Office Marketplace

March

Getting Ever-So-Close to a Transportation Package

Finding business-friendly programs is as easy as ESD

February

The Senate’s Transportation Package

Exceeding Customer Expectations

January

The Place to Be!

New Website Overview Video

Bellevue City Council back to work; Legislature ready to begin

2014

December

Hear from your Legislators on January 8 and Happy Holidays!

The Legislative Session is Coming…

January 20 2020

FAQ 5: Paid Family Leave

Washington's Paid Family Leave program took effect on January 1, 2020. Over 10,000 Washingtonians filed for benefits in the first week alone but many employers still have questions. We'll try to answer a few of them in this week's FAQ5.

FAQ5

FAQ 5: Paid Family Leave

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