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Chamber celebrates Network After Hours with First Fed Bank, surprise visit from Santa
Chamber celebrates Network After Hours with First Fed Bank, surprise visit from Santa

Our recent Network After Hours event, held on December 12, was a huge success. Our gracious host and member, First Fed Bank, made sure the evening was filled with delightful moments, decked out swag bags, delicious food from another Chamber member, Tutta Bella, and vibrant networking... Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2024


The Watermark at Bellevue celebrates opening of Independent Living community
The Watermark at Bellevue celebrates opening of Independent Living community

The Watermark at Bellevue recently celebrated the grand opening of its Independent Living tower with an exciting open house, complete with live music, festive decor, and a custom bar. The event welcomed many speakers, including Jon Duarte, Chief Strategy Officer for Overlake Medical Center; Lynne... Continue Reading

Postedby Kaitlyn Pan
Date posted12/17/2024


Eastside councilmembers, commissioners flock to Bellevue for Holiday Elected Leaders Party
Eastside councilmembers, commissioners flock to Bellevue for Holiday Elected Leaders Party

Another year, another successful HELP. We managed to SELL OUT the venue this year, so we hope those of you who couldn’t make it aren’t feeling the FOMO too hard.... Continue Reading

Date posted12/11/2024


PLUSH Committee continues Wilburton LUCA chats
PLUSH Committee continues Wilburton LUCA chats

The Chamber's PLUSH Committee has submitted another letter to the Bellevue Planning Commission as they continue discussing policies for the Wilburton neighborhood. Read the letter below! Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2024


Chamber advocacy team heads to DC, tackles “What’s Next?” for new year & administration
Chamber advocacy team heads to DC, tackles “What’s Next?” for new year & administration

The most involved of our advocacy members have officially touched back down in the PNW this week after a jam-packed fly in to the nation’s capital, and we can’t wait to share the photos and how it went. With a new — and very different — administration and cabinet moving... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


PLUSH Committee submits letter to Council on local EV requirements
PLUSH Committee submits letter to Council on local EV requirements

The Chamber's PLUSH Committee recently submitted a letter to City Council urging them to consider Option 3 for their citywide EV requirements. Read the letter below! Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2024


'24 Economic Forecast Summit Highlights
'24 Economic Forecast Summit Highlights

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Economic Forecast Summit, sponsored by Bank of America, to sold out crowd. Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2024


Chamber’s advocacy team gears up for third annual DC Fly-In trip, to focus on post-election shifts
Chamber’s advocacy team gears up for third annual DC Fly-In trip, to focus on post-election shifts

We are bringing the PNW to the DMV this December, as our most-active advocacy members will be joining the Chamber crew in D.C. for our third annual Fly-In trip from the 3rd through 6th. Last year our cohort met with Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Rick Larsen, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Kim Schrier, Rep.... Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2024


The Watermark at Bellevue opens new art exhibit showcasing women over 60
The Watermark at Bellevue opens new art exhibit showcasing women over 60

Luxury retirement housing slash café slash wine bar slash … art museum? The Watermark at Bellevue, located just about two blocks from the Chamber office, has added a new amenity to its arsenal this last week with the installation and unveiling of “Feeling Our Age - Sixty Over... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Pacific Sky Recovery Center opens doors to new outpatient clinic … and community partners
Pacific Sky Recovery Center opens doors to new outpatient clinic … and community partners

On November 6, the newly-opened outpatient facility at Pacific Sky Recovery Center held an Open House with the Chamber and community partners, encouraging Bellevue-ites to check out the facility, get to know their compassionate clinical team, and learn more about their mental health and substance... Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2024


Benjamin Franklin Plumbing opens Bellevue franchise, cuts the ribbon
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing opens Bellevue franchise, cuts the ribbon

We helped welcome Bellevue’s newest plumbing franchise, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, to the city this last week, complete with a good ole’ fashioned ribbon-cutting. It was an intimate gathering, and the perfect way to bring attention to the new location — now serving Bellevue,... Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2024


CEO’s post-election recap: What it means for Washington
CEO’s post-election recap: What it means for Washington

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Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted11/7/2024