Bellevue Blitz Roundup Proposed Metro parking permit program Would you be willing to pay for a guaranteed space at your local park and ride lot? Metro already allows for permitted parking for carpools at certain facilities. Now that program could be expanded to include single occupant vehicles and... Continue Reading
Growth Management 2018 Session Position As a state, we must be prepared for anticipated growth by ensuring that there is an adequate supply of economically feasible buildable land with the infrastructure to support it. The East King Chambers Coalition requests the Legislature to do the following... Continue Reading
We must reassess our environmental priorities to ensure that we are receiving the most environmental benefit in a way that truly promotes long-term job creation and prosperity. Mandates drive costs up and a blanket approach on environmental policy often creates undue or extreme hardships in local... Continue Reading
The legislature can help Washington businesses create jobs and help our economy get back on track by doing the following: • Preempt municipalities around Washington from enacting individual minimum wage laws or other employment laws that will require employers to administer different human... Continue Reading
Thursday, September 14, 2016 | 4:00 – 7:00 PMThe Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Cascadia Room/Ballroom36005 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065(I-90 east to exit 18, 2.5 miles on SR 18/Snoqualmie Parkway) Register Online at www.bellevuechamber.org or call (425) 454-2464. The Third Special... Continue Reading
Policy Committees on Hiatus As a reminder, we’re taking the month of May off from Chamber policy committee meetings. But. we’ll be back in June with fresh topics and speakers! Keep your eyes on these pages for more information. More on Meydenbauer Bay Park Bellevue has long been known... Continue Reading
Economic development and job creation should remain a priority for Washington’s legislature in 2017. A healthy and stable private sector ensures continued job growth and funding for the quality of life and public services that our citizens have come to expect. We support public policies... Continue Reading
Employers in East King County struggle to fill available jobs with Washington state residents. Education is the key to closing this gap, beginning with early education (ages 3-4), and ending with the completion of higher education. Our state’s students need to graduate high school with the... Continue Reading
The Coalition believes that transportation infrastructure is critical to our state’s business climate and economic future. We supported the passage of a statewide comprehensive transportation package in 2015 and since the legislature made those investments the following transportation... Continue Reading
Bellevue Council Steps Closer to Fire Services and Transportation Levies On July 18, the Council reviewed draft ordinances for fire services and transportation tax levies. In order for these measures to make it to the November ballot, the Council needs to act by July 25. As currently drafted, the... Continue Reading
