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ELC 2023 covers ethical, technical, & political implications of AI
ELC 2023 covers ethical, technical, & political implications of AI

Our Eastside Leadership Conference — All Things AI — was a huge success. We hosted nearly 400 people in Microsoft's Conference Center, heard from 20 different speakers, and above all else, learned a whole lot about AI. Check out recordings from the conference below (which we will add... Continue Reading

Date posted10/10/2023


Your Keys to Thriving in a Faster Moving World
Your Keys to Thriving in a Faster Moving World

It’s my pleasure to serve as Interim President & CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce – an organization that helps strengthen the community through collaboration and relationships. Our business members are what makes us tick – thank you for your support! We recently... Continue Reading

Date posted10/9/2018


The Not-So-Trivial Pursuit of Knowledge
The Not-So-Trivial Pursuit of Knowledge

We opened our 17th Annual Eastside Leadership Conference last week with a fun trivia game to test our knowledge about driverless cars, blockchain, and space exploration. What we discovered is we knew much more about these and other topics by the end of the day! Over 400 business and civic leaders... Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2018


Seizing Disruption – Advancing Transportation Opportunities
Seizing Disruption – Advancing Transportation Opportunities

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is an innovative business association focused on the future. Our business leaders continue to blaze new trails and create new opportunities. Many of these leaders are leveraging technology to disrupt business models and think of things differently. With a focus on... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2018


Disruptive Transportation Technology
Disruptive Transportation Technology

In our fast-moving world, disruption is an instantly unsettling word. It produces a state of uncertainty, making us unsure of where we fit. Tony Seba, cofounder of RethinkX, a center focused on disruptive technologies, captivated the audience at the Chamber’s Eastside Annual Dinner. He... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2017


What a Difference a Year Makes!
What a Difference a Year Makes!

A Message from Outgoing Chair David Masin, Selden’s Home Furnishings When I became Chairman last September, it was my mission to emphasize the positive effects the Bellevue Chamber has on the business community that it serves. As a whole, the Chamber has effected change in ways that... Continue Reading

Date posted10/12/2017


The Future is Bright and Lightning Fast - Let’s Be a Part of It!
The Future is Bright and Lightning Fast - Let’s Be a Part of It!

You’ve been hearing the buzz of “Smart Cities” and 5G and probably thinking what does it mean to my company or my family? 5G is the name given to the next generation of mobile data connectivity that comes after 4G. It is anticipated that pilot cities will potentially begin... Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2017


Top of the Charts
Top of the Charts

Some of these indicators we take great pride in achieving since they showcase the prosperity in our region. Others may be spin-offs from the opportunities a vibrant economy brings. Let’s take a peek at a few of the stats: #1 – Washington State is the fastest – yes, the fastest... Continue Reading

Date posted07/20/2017