2022 was a busy, busy year. Our in-person event docket returned in full swing, advocacy groups lobbied in D.C. and Olympia, and membership grew as we welcomed new (and existing) businesses to Bellevue. Above all else, though, we are most proud of how we were able to directly support the... Continue Reading
With one step inside Pacific North Chiropractic, it becomes clear that this is not your typical practice. A stuffy waiting room is traded for a bright and open one, and often-bland patient rooms are filled with cutting-edge tech, informative diagrams, and a space that is curated specifically... Continue Reading
Dr. Matthew Sharpe, founder and medical director for SharpeVision Modern LASIK & Lens, is one of the Bellevue Chamber’s newest board members. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio — “the second of three sons who all needed glasses,” — Dr. Sharpe has established an... Continue Reading
Theatre33 is getting an upgrade, and a customized one at that. A bilingual community theatre currently using a space off 116th Avenue, Theatre33 just secured its very own Bel-Red location to put on Russian-speaking plays and classes, formally ushering in a new era for the troupe.... Continue Reading
Putter Bert has wanted to open a museum since she was 4 years old. As a kid she had a stutter — “I still do when I’m tired,” — and after speech therapy appointments, her mother would always reward her with a trip to the Boston Children’s Museum. When at... Continue Reading
Since opening its downtown location in 2018, Reality Break Escapes has curated a suite of escape rooms, concocted a set of portable puzzle games, and now, opened a new space entirely dedicated to large team events. Located at 2320 130th Ave NE in Building E, RBE’s new Team Events... Continue Reading
During the month of September, the Bellevue Chamber gained nine new members, each from different industries and positions within the Eastside business community. Crumbl Cookies: Crumbl officially opened its Bellevue store in late September, and now as a member, is thrilled to connect deeper... Continue Reading
A slew of Bellevue Chamber members were ranked in PSBJ’s annual “Washington’s Best Workplaces,” report, with 15 of our member companies placing in the extra-large, large, and midsize categories. Our winners were as follows: For Extra-Large Companies …... Continue Reading
Learn how to utilize your Member Compass to get the most of your Bellevue Chamber membership benefits. These features, part of our association management software Novi AMS, allow you to manage your membership information conveniently and efficiently. Keeping your profile up to date in the... Continue Reading
Alex Jensen may be the grandchild of an Eastside burger empire, but he planned to spend his career behind a counsel table ... not a fryer. Starting around age nine, Jensen began putting in hours at the family business as a coke-pourer, shake-maker and dishwasher, but didn’t decide to join... Continue Reading
Kyohei Sugimoto has had his father’s tea every day, without fail, since he was a child. On special occasions they would have matcha – and this isn’t your Americanized drive-through latte version – whereas sencha was for any day, all the time. They would visit the fields... Continue Reading
By Valerie Thomas, Bellevue Chamber Intern To help students with ongoing learning opportunities, the Bellevue Chamber has established the Bellevue Chamber Foundation. Funding for our 2016 scholarships is made possible through the generous support of Delta Air Lines, our Presenting Sponsor of our... Continue Reading
