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PLUSH Committee submits comments on Phase 1 FAR LUCA
PLUSH Committee submits comments on Phase 1 FAR LUCA

On March 16, the Bellevue Chamber's PLUSH Committee submitted the following letter to City officials and stakeholders. Read for yourself below. Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2023


Chamber PLUSH Committee submits comments on Bellevue Comp Plan
Chamber PLUSH Committee submits comments on Bellevue Comp Plan

The Bellevue Chamber's PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, & Housing) Committee submitted the following letter to the City of Bellevue's Development Services Department on Oct 31, 2022. Dear Development Services Department: The Bellevue Chamber PLUSH Committee appreciates the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2022


ELC 2022 tackles livability topics, local development challenges
ELC 2022 tackles livability topics, local development challenges

The 2022 Eastside Leadership Conference was a rousing success last week, with an entire day of programming oriented around the housing and infrastructure challenges facing our region. Microsoft’s Jared Spataro honed in on the shifting workplace and its regional repercussions, our Eastside... Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2022


Bellevue Chamber’s Eastside Leadership Conference is Back with Focus on Housing, Infrastructure
Bellevue Chamber’s Eastside Leadership Conference is Back with Focus on Housing, Infrastructure

The Eastside's premiere leadership event is back, this year with hyperlocal topics and top-tier panelists diving deeply into issues like affordability, transportation, emerging industries, and infrastructure investments. Wednesday, October 26 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Microsoft Conference... Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2022


Chamber kicks off Lunch series with King County Prosecutors Debate
Chamber kicks off Lunch series with King County Prosecutors Debate

Chamber Lunch is back and better than ever, kicking off its 2022-23 season by honing in on an integral, yet often overlooked political race. In addition to a meal and networking, the upcoming Lunch event on Sept. 15, 2022 will feature a debate between King County Prosecutor candidates, Jim... Continue Reading

Date posted09/1/2022


Chamber announces new additions to Board of Directors
Chamber announces new additions to Board of Directors

These individuals have utilized their membership to the fullest: Engaging with the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, leading chamber event and program committees, and charting the organization’s strategic direction. Continue Reading

Date posted08/30/2022


Bellevue Chamber’s Executive Business Roundtable hosts Washington Retail Association
Bellevue Chamber’s Executive Business Roundtable hosts Washington Retail Association

This morning, the Bellevue Chamber hosted another Executive Business Roundtable (EBRT) program at the Bellevue Club featuring Renee Sunde, President & CEO of the Washington Retail Association, and Mark Johnson, Senior Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Mark Johnson. Prior to... Continue Reading

Date posted04/14/2022


Chamber Celebrates Funding for Bellevue Transportation Projects
Chamber Celebrates Funding for Bellevue Transportation Projects

As the Washington Legislature wrapped up a 60-day session, the passage of a new $16.9 billion transportation package marks a major legislative victory for Eastside legislators and the City of Bellevue. The legislation, entitled Move Ahead WA, makes significant investments in the state’s... Continue Reading

Date posted03/18/2022


Bellevue Chamber, UW Bothell Announce Eastside Mini-MBA Program
Bellevue Chamber, UW Bothell Announce Eastside Mini-MBA Program

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the School of Business at the University of Washington Bothell are proud to announce the Eastside Mini-MBA, a pioneering online executive certificate program that enables leaders, managers, and professionals to grow their fundamental business acumen, manage... Continue Reading

Date posted01/20/2022


Thank You for This Opportunity
Thank You for This Opportunity

Friends, Thank you, for this opportunity to serve our business community in this exciting new role. I so appreciate the warmth of your welcome and your enthusiasm for growing this organization. This is an important time for our city and for our region. An active, thriving, and influential Chamber... Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Fain
Date posted02/21/2019