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Election week is over, so let’s get one thing straight: We were and continue to be massive proponents of the recently-passed parks levy. Our CEO Joe Fain attested to its merit over and over again — read the Bellevue Reporter article here — and beloved Chamber board member Dave... Continue Reading

The Bellevue Chamber's PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, & Housing) Committee submitted the following letter to the City of Bellevue's Development Services Department on Oct 31, 2022. Dear Development Services Department: The Bellevue Chamber PLUSH Committee appreciates the... Continue Reading

Congressman Adam Smith stopped by the Bellevue Chamber this week for a Small Business Roundtable event, where he listened to the concerns of local business owners and gave an overview of what he plans to focus on in the upcoming session. “We can be providing services a lot better than we... Continue Reading

The 2022 Eastside Leadership Conference was a rousing success last week, with an entire day of programming oriented around the housing and infrastructure challenges facing our region. Microsoft’s Jared Spataro honed in on the shifting workplace and its regional repercussions, our Eastside... Continue Reading

The Eastside's premiere leadership event is back, this year with hyperlocal topics and top-tier panelists diving deeply into issues like affordability, transportation, emerging industries, and infrastructure investments. Wednesday, October 26 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Microsoft Conference... Continue Reading

Theatre33 is getting an upgrade, and a customized one at that. A bilingual community theatre currently using a space off 116th Avenue, Theatre33 just secured its very own Bel-Red location to put on Russian-speaking plays and classes, formally ushering in a new era for the troupe.... Continue Reading

Putter Bert has wanted to open a museum since she was 4 years old. As a kid she had a stutter — “I still do when I’m tired,” — and after speech therapy appointments, her mother would always reward her with a trip to the Boston Children’s Museum. When at... Continue Reading

Since opening its downtown location in 2018, Reality Break Escapes has curated a suite of escape rooms, concocted a set of portable puzzle games, and now, opened a new space entirely dedicated to large team events. Located at 2320 130th Ave NE in Building E, RBE’s new Team Events... Continue Reading

Chamber members and friends had a blast at Recess last week — a huge thank you goes out to DWN UNDR for making our evening special. It was so great to be back, in-person, having fun again. Check out some highlights from our night below. Continue Reading

Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain, can be spotted in the Bellevue Reporter this week after providing comments in favor of Proposition 1 to increase investments in Bellevue’s parks and open spaces. “The Chamber ran a poll prior to the council taking on the matter and gauged both... Continue Reading

During the month of September, the Bellevue Chamber gained nine new members, each from different industries and positions within the Eastside business community. Crumbl Cookies: Crumbl officially opened its Bellevue store in late September, and now as a member, is thrilled to connect deeper... Continue Reading

“We appreciate the ongoing engagement we've had with city staff," said Chamber President & CEO, Joe Fain. “Bellevue is unique among local jurisdictions, as city leaders have banked property tax capacity through many years of not raising taxes. These prudent decisions and the city's prioritization of Continue Reading