The Eastside Business Alliance (EBA), the campaign arm of the Bellevue Chamber, is endorsing an additional seven candidates for local office across the Eastside ahead of the 2021 primary election.
Events
2021 Women’s Leadership Conference: Unapologetically Me
Our interactive four-part virtual conference, presented by Symetra, brings local and internationally recognized women leaders together to share their insights on some of the most important subjects facing women in the workforce today. The conference format will feature moderated discussions in which panelists share insight and knowledge gained from their personal and professional experiences.
‘Now every week there’s news of another big project’ in Bellevue
The buzz in Bellevue is palpable, with tower cranes dotting the sky and a new light rail line snaking its way through the city. More high-rises begets more jobs, which brings more foot traffic, Nickerson said. ... Read More
Bellevue Developments Seek to be Transformative in Myriad Ways
“We’re trying to kind of break down some of the big blocks in Bellevue and allow for a really good pedestrian experience coming off of the transit center and then also connecting into the Grand Connection,” Patrick Miller, director of global real estate and facilities at Amazon, said during a panel discussion on construction and growth on the second and last day of the virtual Eastside Leadership Conference produced by the Bellevue Chamber. ... Read More
Amazon, Microsoft Execs to Keynote Eastside Leadership Conference
Amazon’s vice president of public policy, Brian Huseman, and Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, will keynote the two-day Eastside Leadership Conference next week. The conference, which is Bellevue Chamber’s most popular event, will happen virtually from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, and from 8-9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7. ... Read More
Questions & Answers: Vaccine Verification Requirement in King County
This afternoon, King County Executive Dow Constantine and the King County Department of Health announced a new Local Health Officer Order requiring vaccine verification in the county. ... Read More
Bellevue Chamber Announces New Chair and Board of Directors Members
The Bellevue Chamber Board of Directors has voted Mutual Materials Co. President and CEO, Kendall Anderegg, as the organization’s Chair for the 2021-2022 Chamber year. Serving with Anderegg are nine new members of the Board. ... Read More
COVID vaccine hesitancy by King County ZIP code — rates are declining, but pockets of higher resistance remain
In just a matter of weeks, the highly contagious delta variant of the virus has overtaken the country. There’s been a surge in hospitalizations and deaths in areas where a higher percentage of the population hasn’t been vaccinated. In Washington and other places, mask mandates are going back in effect, even for those who are fully vaccinated. The end of the pandemic no longer seems just around the corner, as it did when the vaccine rollout began. ... Read More
Survey: Bellevue residents cheer tech job growth but want more affordable housing
A survey of 400 people conducted by EMC Research July 8-13 found that 81% of respondents agreed that Bellevue was a good place to do business. They were also asked what the increasing presence of large tech companies meant for the city. Only 12% said they had negatively impacted the quality of life in Bellevue. ... Read More
Bellevue Chamber, City of Bellevue Host Transportation Tour
The Bellevue Chamber and City of Bellevue hosted a transportation tour Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to showcase critical transportation priorities in advance of the next legislative session. ... Read More
Eastside Business Alliance Announces Additional Political Endorsements for 2021 Election
The Eastside Business Alliance (EBA), the campaign arm of the Bellevue Chamber, is endorsing an additional seven candidates for local office across the Eastside ahead of the 2021 primary election. ... Read More
Chamber Holds Ninth YEA! Class
The Bellevue Chamber wrapped up its ninth Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), a four-week program that .teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own real businesses and social movements. ... Read More
Russell Joe
As a long-term resident and former City Councilmember, Russell understands the issues facing Issaquah and the Greater Eastside. ... Read More
Mary Lou Pauly
Throughout her time on the Issaquah City Council, Mary Lou Pauly has taken the lead on several community development initiatives while embracing many pro-jobs policies. ... Read More