The Coalition thanks the legislature for passing the Move Ahead Washington transportation package. Specifically, we thank you for the funding allocated to SR-18 and I-405, two critical connectors in our region. We look forward to continuing this partnership through further improvements. The East... Continue Reading
On November 14, 2022, the Bellevue Chamber’s Policy Council addressed the following letter to the Bellevue City Council in response to the City’s proposed budget. Continue Reading
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
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
“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
The Bellevue Chamber hosted a King County Prosecutors debate this last week, bringing candidates Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell to the stage to chat about their experience, greatest differences, and priorities for the Prosecutor's Office if elected. KING 5’s Steve Soliz moderated the... Continue Reading
Who said land use policy has to be boring? This week, the PLUSH Committee met up at Bellevue Brewing Company to discuss the group’s recent accomplishments, as well as critical items on the horizon like the City of Bellevue’s Comprehensive Plan Update and the “Next Right Work"... Continue Reading
Last week, the Bellevue Chamber and W2A’s Tony Williams hosted Rep. DelBene’s chief of staff, Aaron Schmidt, for a government-affairs-themed Happy Hour at the Chamber office. As head staffer for Rep. DelBene for the past ten years, Schmidt has consistently worked behind the scenes to... Continue Reading
The community coalition We Are In recently hosted an event for its Eastside stakeholders covering the topic of homelessness, with Microsoft Philanthropies, Symetra, Amazon, and the Bellevue Chamber serving as sponsors. Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince, We Are In Executive Director Felicia... Continue Reading
Arlene Hampton, senior site director for Mary's Place in Bellevue, answers Chamber questions during our visit. Bellevue Chamber members and staff recently toured the Mary’s Place family shelter, which is located in what was previously a hotel property. The former hotel is not a... Continue Reading
