BSD Bond Bellevue Chamber Endorses School Bond Measure Business Community Supports Bellevue School Improvements BELLEVUE, WA – The Bellevue Chamber today announced its support for the upcoming school bond measure on the February 11, 2020 ballot. The Chamber Policy Council, a group of... Continue Reading
The East King Chambers Coalition encourages Washington State Legislature to support sustained economic vitality. We urge the Legislature to consider and enact, tax incentives to create a positive business climate in all corners of the state, including rural communities. The Legislature should also... Continue Reading
Energy 2020 Session Position A reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supply is vital to the continued economic growth of Washington State. The East King County Chambers Coalition strongly supports the transition to a clean energy future. While utilities continue to face transformational... Continue Reading
A healthy workforce and healthy communities are good for business. As employers and community partners, we recognize the role of excellent health care in the well-being of employees and their families, and we support efforts to improve care and insurance coverage. Many small businesses have... Continue Reading
Unprecedented economic growth and success in the East King County and Greater Puget Sound Region has led to a shortage of housing and a lack of affordability, which must be addressed in this session. We at the East King Chambers Coalition are advocating for all stakeholder groups to join together... Continue Reading
Effective transportation of employees, customers and goods is essential to sustain continued health of our state’s growing economy. The complete and timely implementation of the $16 billion Connecting Washington transportation funding package will help improve our transportation... Continue Reading
Opposition announced at luncheon with Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff BELLEVUE, WA – The Bellevue Chamber today made public its opposition to I-976, the $30 car tab initiative, before a packed audience of over 150 business leaders at the Westin Bellevue. The event featured Sound Transit CEO... Continue Reading
Effective transportation of employees, customers and goods is essential to sustain continued health of our state’s growing economy. The complete and timely implementation of the $16 billion Connecting Washington transportation funding package will help improve our transportation... Continue Reading
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 County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition requests the Legislature to do the following on our... 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
Ensure that the private health insurance market is allowed the freedom and flexibility provided in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to offer products that meet the needs of businesses and employees. Ultimately, the legislature must support choice, competition, and... Continue Reading
A reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supply is vital to the continued economic growth and strength of Washington. The East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition strongly supports transition to a clean energy future. As our largest, private investor-owned utility seeks to... Continue Reading
