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BASIS Independent middle schoolers win DOE’s National Science Bowl
BASIS Independent middle schoolers win DOE’s National Science Bowl

Bellevue was well-represented in D.C. this last week, with our BASIS Independent middle schoolers winning the U.S. Department of Energy’s 34th National Science Bowl! Coached by Liping Ke and Ning Wu, the winning team of local smarties consisted of Gordon Bu, David Xiao, Katherine Long, Kevin... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2024


All Along the (2) Line: Coverage Round-Up
All Along the (2) Line: Coverage Round-Up

It feels like there’s always something groundbreaking happening on the Eastside, but our most recent development has found a different level of newsworthiness. The long-awaited opening of the 2 Line was not only well-attended in person, but well-covered by the media, too. So, instead of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/27/2024


Eastside Leadership Initiative launches Believe event for nonprofits
Eastside Leadership Initiative launches Believe event for nonprofits

A new event being put on by the Chamber's Eastside Leadership Initiative (ELI), the bELIeve event is focused on connecting the next generation of leaders to nonprofit organizations on the Eastside. How does it work? Step 1: We kicked off the nonprofit-focused festivities with our Chamber Lunch... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2024


Din Tai Fung celebrates expansion, relocation with ribbon-cutting
Din Tai Fung celebrates expansion, relocation with ribbon-cutting

Din Tai Fung has moved to the first level of Lincoln Square North, and we celebrated last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the first round of service. The Yang family, their business partner David Wasielewski, and the Chamber’s very own Christine Liu all spoke during the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2024


Celebrate Earth Month on the Eastside
Celebrate Earth Month on the Eastside

It’s Earth Month! And while we like to think that we go above-and-beyond in the green space year-round here in Washington, we could all use a little more fresh air … and perhaps a couple energy-saver tips while we’re at it. Earth Month Events April 17: Earth Market 2024 @... Continue Reading

Date posted04/9/2024


Build On, Amazon: Sonic construction resumes in Bellevue
Build On, Amazon: Sonic construction resumes in Bellevue

Amazon shared some exciting development news at this year’s Eastside Real Estate Symposium — the 555 Tower project is being resumed! Pearl Leung, senior manager of public policy at Amazon and one of our prized board members, made the announcement at the beginning of the event, and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2024


Make Way: The 2 Line is (Finally) Coming to Town
Make Way: The 2 Line is (Finally) Coming to Town

You've probably heard the news — Sound Transit's East Link Starter Line, or the 2 Line, will be opening to the public in just a few months! Check out the service area below, explore the project website here, and we hope to see you at the grand opening ceremony. Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2024


City of Bellevue re-ups Robinson's mayorhood, brings Malakoutian on as deputy
City of Bellevue re-ups Robinson's mayorhood, brings Malakoutian on as deputy

Bellevue’s City Council met for the first time of the year last week, unanimously re-electing Lynne Robinson for her third term as mayor. (According to the City, this is the first time this has happened here. Ever.) Mo Malakoutian — a newbie to the Council but not to city government... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2024


Behind Bike Bellevue
Behind Bike Bellevue

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the City’s “Bike Bellevue” plan — both good and not so good — so we wanted to take the opportunity to share some basic project resources, give the rundown of last week’s Transportation Commission meetings, and reiterate... Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2023


Eastside organization proves that Computing [really is] for All
Eastside organization proves that Computing [really is] for All

Even if 90 percent of the world’s data hadn’t been created in the past two years, closing the skills gap in the tech sphere is no simple feat. However, all this data needs to be processed, which means we need many, many more brains equipped to do so. This is where organizations like... Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2023


Small Business Saturday 2023: Celebrate in Bellevue
Small Business Saturday 2023: Celebrate in Bellevue

It's nearly Small Business Saturday! Whether you are cranking out your gift shopping or are simply susceptible to "little treat" culture, we encourage you to stay small & local this year ... and every year. Small Business Saturday Market —Kirkland Urban November 25 from 10 a.m. to... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2023


Small Business Saturday: Help us promote your business!
Small Business Saturday: Help us promote your business!

At the Chamber, we shop small year-round. But whenever there is an additional opportunity to highlight our local mom-and-pop shops, you'll find us there, too. For this year's Small Business Saturday — taking place November 25 — we wanted to put together a listing of our members'... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2023