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ELC 2023 covers ethical, technical, & political implications of AI
ELC 2023 covers ethical, technical, & political implications of AI

Our Eastside Leadership Conference — All Things AI — was a huge success. We hosted nearly 400 people in Microsoft's Conference Center, heard from 20 different speakers, and above all else, learned a whole lot about AI. Check out recordings from the conference below (which we will add... Continue Reading

Date posted10/10/2023


Chamber Board of Directors gains eight new members
Chamber Board of Directors gains eight new members

The Bellevue Chamber has eight new Board members! Get to know them below: Dr. David MayBellevue College Get to Know Dr. May Dr. David May began his tenure as President at Bellevue College on July 1, 2023. A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. May is in his third decade as an educator and leader... Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2023


Theatre33 opens new facility in Bellevue
Theatre33 opens new facility in Bellevue

Entering its tenth season, Theatre33 has officially moved into its new performance space here in Bellevue! We helped host their ribbon-cutting on Monday, October 2, and were thrilled to be joined by City of Bellevue staff, the City Council, Mayor Lynne Robinson, King County Councilmember Claudia... Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2023


Eastside Leadership Conference to feature top leaders in tech, healthcare, government
Eastside Leadership Conference to feature top leaders in tech, healthcare, government

The 2023 Eastside Leadership Conference is next week, so it’s time to get registered and brush up on our ai knowledge. Luckily, our panelists and speakers for this year’s conference are at the top of their respective fields, so we can rely on their previous work to get a sense of their... Continue Reading

Date posted09/27/2023


Planet Fitness opens Crossroads location
Planet Fitness opens Crossroads location

Planet Fitness just opened its new Crossroads location, celebrating the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and donation to our local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club. As part of its nationwide “Judgement Free Generation” campaign, BGCs and Planet Fitness franchises have... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2023


Bellevue celebrates expansion of small wireless facilities (SWF) in downtown
Bellevue celebrates expansion of small wireless facilities (SWF) in downtown

With the help of the Chamber and other community stakeholders, Bellevue just took another step in the Smart-City direction with the implementation of its first small wireless communication facility (SWF) to serve our downtown region. Mounted structures placed in urban areas to decrease digital... Continue Reading

Date posted09/13/2023


Chamber closes in on registration for Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Chamber closes in on registration for Young Entrepreneurs Academy

If you have a young entrepreneurial spirit in your life, look into the Chamber’s YEA! Program, which allows middle and high school students to come up with a business plan, pitch to investors, and learn the basics of business-building alongside other motivated kids. This year's YEA! class... Continue Reading

Date posted09/11/2023


Sound Transit to move forward with East Link Starter Line in 2024
Sound Transit to move forward with East Link Starter Line in 2024

Last week, the Sound Transit Board of Directors decided to move forward with the opening of the East Link Starter Line, with hopes of service beginning in March 2024. The in-person meeting room was full, and nearly 300 individuals joined virtually to listen to public testimony and the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/29/2023


Giving Back & Doing Good: Highlighting local orgs for National Nonprofit Day
Giving Back & Doing Good: Highlighting local orgs for National Nonprofit Day

There are A LOT of nonprofits digging their heels into Eastside communities to help target systemic injustices, so this National Nonprofit Day — August 17 — we wanted to highlight a few. Get the gist of each organization's mission below, and click the logo to be taken to each... Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2023


Celebrate International Self Care Day in Bellevue
Celebrate International Self Care Day in Bellevue

While next Monday — July 24 — is International Self Care Day, we don’t think you need a predetermined “holiday” to justify treating yourself every once in a while. Whether you want to go big (think home gym makeover or finally getting LASIK eye surgery) or stay small... Continue Reading

Date posted07/18/2023


Chamber tours Avenue Bellevue Towers, watches vision come to life
Chamber tours Avenue Bellevue Towers, watches vision come to life

Years in the making, the Avenue Bellevue project is steadily making progress, and our friends at JTM Construction invited the Chamber to swing by and see the space for ourselves. While still very much an active construction zone, there is no doubt that Fortress founder Andy Lakha’s high-end,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2023


Plymouth Crossing: Bellevue’s first permanent supportive housing development
Plymouth Crossing: Bellevue’s first permanent supportive housing development

Plymouth Housing just opened its first permanent supportive housing building on the Eastside, marking a pivotal point for Bellevue in tackling the homelessness crisis. Made possible through the generosity and hard work of corporate partners, Plymouth Crossing will not only provide 92 units of... Continue Reading

Date posted07/11/2023