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TikTok, Chamber bring together local small businesses looking to optimize social
TikTok, Chamber bring together local small businesses looking to optimize social

The Bellevue Chamber recently joined forces with TikTok corporate, putting on a seminar for local small businesses at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on October 29. Representatives from the Chamber, TikTok, and some WA-based businesses that have used the social media app to promote their business... Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2024


Need a ride? Take the Bellevue airport shuttle
Need a ride? Take the Bellevue airport shuttle

In partnership with the Port of Seattle, Visit Bellevue, and Eagle Shuttle Service, Bellevue now has an airport shuttle to SeaTac, leaving hourly and for $30. Operating from 4 a.m.to 9 p.m. (Bellevue to SEA) and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (SEA to Bellevue), riders can be picked up and dropped off at five... Continue Reading

Date posted10/28/2024


Council unanimously approves City of Bellevue’s 20-year Comp Plan update
Council unanimously approves City of Bellevue’s 20-year Comp Plan update

After years of painstaking work by City of Bellevue staff, Council unanimously approved the Comp Plan update for 2024-2044 last week. Most recently updated in 2015, the Comp Plan acts as a guide for growth and development for the next two decades, and the most recent iteration includes plans for... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2024


The Better Skin Spa celebrates three years with anniversary party
The Better Skin Spa celebrates three years with anniversary party

Last week, the Chamber celebrated with one of its newest members, The Better Skin Spa, as they celebrated their 3-year anniversary with a party at their self-care facility. The owner, Natalya Rachkova, has spent this time serving Bellevue’s clientele, earning a well-deserved reputation for... Continue Reading

Date posted10/23/2024


Bites of Bellevue food tour showcases local cuisine, community-driven eateries
Bites of Bellevue food tour showcases local cuisine, community-driven eateries

The Bellevue Chamber and other community partners were invited to take part in the new “Bites of Bellevue” food tour, so we wanted to take you along for the ride. Sarah Martinez, our Director of Member Experience and Sales, and Sam Jones, our Director of Communications, were able to... Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2024


Transportation Committee talk through Initiative 2117, start curb pricing convo
Transportation Committee talk through Initiative 2117, start curb pricing convo

For a bulk of the Chamber’s October Transportation Committee meeting, our advocacy members received an update on Initiative 2117 from Morgan Irwin, the Government Affairs Director for the Association of Washington Business (AWB). Irwin began by discussing the alternative revenue sources that... Continue Reading

Date posted10/15/2024


Renewal Food Bank shares mission, fills Bellevue’s bellies
Renewal Food Bank shares mission, fills Bellevue’s bellies

The Chamber took a trip to Renewal Food Bank this last month, with volunteers and staff taking us for a tour of their facilities and giving us the rundown of their services. Open Monday through Wednesday, Renewal serves more than 500 families each week, ultimately benefiting around 1,500... Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2024


Diane Carlson unanimously confirmed as Bellevue City Manager
Diane Carlson unanimously confirmed as Bellevue City Manager

The City of Bellevue has been looking for a new City Manager since Brad Miyake's departure at the end of 2023, but as of last night, Diane Carlson, who has been serving as Acting City Manager since then, has been officially — and should we mention, unanimously? — confirmed to the... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2024


Amazon announces return to five-days-a-week, in-person worklife
Amazon announces return to five-days-a-week, in-person worklife

Let's be real: You've probably heard the news. If not, Amazon employees have been told that they'll be embracing a five-days-a-week, in-person work environment starting 2025. We are so excited for Bellevue as a business community, and are looking forward to all the opportunities that we will be... Continue Reading

Date posted09/17/2024


BSD’s Dr. Aramaki discusses district goals with Policy Council
BSD’s Dr. Aramaki discusses district goals with Policy Council

At the Bellevue Chamber’s most recent Policy Council meeting, we were joined by Bellevue School District superintendent, Dr. Kelly Aramaki, as he gave an update on BSD’s programming updates, mission goals, and policy initiatives. The council was intrigued to hear about the innovative... Continue Reading

Date posted09/16/2024


Chamber Board tours Avenue development, Intercontinental at summer meeting
Chamber Board tours Avenue development, Intercontinental at summer meeting

The Chamber held its summer Board Meeting at the new Avenue development here in Bellevue, and were lucky enough to get a tour of the Intercontinental now that construction is complete. Check out some of our pics below! Continue Reading

Date posted08/30/2024


Member Spotlight: Bio Clean, Inc. on sanitizing spaces, serving communities
Member Spotlight: Bio Clean, Inc. on sanitizing spaces, serving communities

Crime scene investigation is one of those things we see on our TV screens — often sensationalized, and founded in a “Whodunit?” storyline — but in real life, after evidence has been gathered, someone needs to clean up the aftermath. That’s where Bio Clean Inc. comes... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024