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Know Before You Go: Annual Gala 2024
Know Before You Go: Annual Gala 2024

We can't wait for you to join us June 14 - see below for details on our auctions, raffles, and more! The Schedule: The Live Auction: During the event, we will be hosting a live auction for the following items and packages. The Silent Auction: At the beginning of the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2024


Believe: A Nonprofit Showcase recap
Believe: A Nonprofit Showcase recap

Our inaugural Believe event was a success! We were joined by around 200 Eastsiders looking to get more involved with local nonprofits, we lucked out with the weather, and the gardens were absolutely stunning. Thanks to all who attended, and a huge shoutout goes to our sponsors: Amazon, Symetra,... Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2024


City staff debrief Comp Plan, tree code, Wilburton & BelRed at Chamber PLUSH meeting
City staff debrief Comp Plan, tree code, Wilburton & BelRed at Chamber PLUSH meeting

At the Bellevue Chamber PLUSH Committee’s most recent meeting, the City of Bellevue’s Planning Director, Emil King, and other staff provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan, the tree code, and the Wilburton and BelRed subarea plans. City staff indicated that certain portions of... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2024


Chamber welcomes new additions to Board of Directors
Chamber welcomes new additions to Board of Directors

The Bellevue Chamber has seven new Board members! Get to know them below: Yuliya HemerleinJP Morgan Chase Meet Yuliya Yuliya Hemerlein is a Banker in the Seattle office of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and works closely with affluent individuals, multi-generational families, C-suite... Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2024


Community Spotlight Awards: Voting now open for 2024
Community Spotlight Awards: Voting now open for 2024

Voting for our Community Spotlight Awards — which will be announced at our Annual Gala on June 14 — is now open! There are three categories to vote for, so be sure to do your research and submit your votes ASAP, as voting closes May 31 at 5 p.m. Civic Leader Category: Linda Hoffner... Continue Reading

Date posted05/19/2024


Regional leaders come together on housing
Regional leaders come together on housing

Brookings Metro Senior Fellow, Jenny Schuetz, joins regional elected officials in an in depth discussion of the solutions to our housing crisis. Continue Reading

Date posted05/14/2024


PLUSH Committee speaks up on Wilburton
PLUSH Committee speaks up on Wilburton

The Chamber's Government Affairs Specialist, Gavin Haines, spoke during the City of Bellevue's Planning Commission meeting this week, using his time during Public Hearing to discuss current plans for the Wilburton region and the PLUSH Committee's take. Read his testimony below: Good evening... Continue Reading

Date posted05/2/2024


Small Business Week 2024: Resources, deals, stories
Small Business Week 2024: Resources, deals, stories

This year, Small Business Week is April 28 to May 4! While we suggest you shop our directory year-round, here’s an additional push to shop small. Seattle’s Office of Economic Development has partnered with Intentionalist to put together its National Small Business Week Pass, which... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


BASIS Independent middle schoolers win DOE’s National Science Bowl
BASIS Independent middle schoolers win DOE’s National Science Bowl

Bellevue was well-represented in D.C. this last week, with our BASIS Independent middle schoolers winning the U.S. Department of Energy’s 34th National Science Bowl! Coached by Liping Ke and Ning Wu, the winning team of local smarties consisted of Gordon Bu, David Xiao, Katherine Long, Kevin... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2024


All Along the (2) Line: Coverage Round-Up
All Along the (2) Line: Coverage Round-Up

It feels like there’s always something groundbreaking happening on the Eastside, but our most recent development has found a different level of newsworthiness. The long-awaited opening of the 2 Line was not only well-attended in person, but well-covered by the media, too. So, instead of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/27/2024


PLUSH Committee discuss Wilburton project, code amendments aplenty
PLUSH Committee discuss Wilburton project, code amendments aplenty

At the Bellevue Chamber’s April 23 PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, and Housing) Committee meeting … The Wilburton Property Owners Group, which meets regularly with City of Bellevue planning staff, gave an update regarding their efforts on the City’s Comprehensive... Continue Reading

Date posted04/23/2024


Eastside Leadership Initiative launches Believe event for nonprofits
Eastside Leadership Initiative launches Believe event for nonprofits

A new event being put on by the Chamber's Eastside Leadership Initiative (ELI), the bELIeve event is focused on connecting the next generation of leaders to nonprofit organizations on the Eastside. How does it work? Step 1: We kicked off the nonprofit-focused festivities with our Chamber Lunch... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2024