#TheBizVoice - Accelerating Tomorrow Today

March 6, 2018 | Issue #55

The Bellevue Chamber is a catalyst for sustainable growth within the local business community. We provide information, access, connections and resources to position you and your team for business success!

It's Celebration Time!

Eastside Business Awards Ceremony & Reception March 29

Meet the group of impressive companies that are in the running for an Eastside Business Award! Be part of our annual celebration of entrepreuriship and the companies that set themselves apart. Register before March 20 and receive a complimentary ticket to the Award Celebration After Party!

Champion for a Stronger Community

Big Win! Disruptive Transportation Technologies

Your Chamber Team has been hard at work in Olympia, lobbying in support of legislation to change how you and your employees will travel to work. Our big win is final passage of House Bill 2970 , creating an autonomous vehicle work group.

Read more in this week's Bellevue Blitz

Awareness Saves Lives

Bellevue is an extremely safe community - a characteristic that keeps us at the top the charts of places to live and do business. Mindful of the tragedy that recently occurred in Parkland, FL, Eastside Business Roundtable leaders recently spoke with Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett. His message reinforces the need to be aware of your surroundings and stay connected as a community. Chief Mylett recommended businesses and families watch the following video regarding surviving an active shooter event. Please note the video contains intense themes that may be unsettling for some viewers.

Watch the video >

Connecting & Convening Leaders

Advocacy in Action - Your Voice Matters

Each month, Chamber members meet to discuss important business issues. Come to

Chamber Public Affairs this Thursday, March 8 and learn how Bellevue Proposition 2 property tax revenues are funding important transportation projects citywide – and in your neighborhood.

The Public Affairs Council meets the second Thursday of each month at noon in the Chamber office. RSVP & Questions

The Future of Bellevue Way SE Project Open House

Thursday, April 5 | 5:30-7:30 pm

Enatai Elementary School Cafeteria 10700 SE 25th Street

If you live or work anywhere near Bellevue Way SE, you know how congested it can be from the early morning hours through the evening commute. Attend the project open hours to learn about out the latest design concepts for the project.

Read more in this week’s Bellevue Blitz.

Business Lunch Video:

Mayor John Chelminiak

Newly elected Mayor John Chelminiak joined us at the Business Lunch. Watch the video >

Catalyst for Business Success

Special Orders are Welcome!

It's a good feeling when you sit down at your favorite restaurant and you know you'll get a meal just the way you like it - where special orders are welcome! At the Bellevue Chamber we love to hear how we can create the perfect Chamber package to meet your "just in time" needs.

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Members Making News

Here's what our members have been up to lately:

Quadrant Homes plans to build 46 townhomes near Microsoft headquarters
General Microsystems Inc. receives the Panasas Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Partner of the Year 2017 award
Fresh Consulting acquires SiTech to enter hardware space & bolster end to end innovation offering

View more news >

Have a story to tell? Let us know >

Save with the Office Depot Program

Did you know you can save up to 55% on some of the office supplies(and up to 50% on school supplies) you use every day? Chamber members and their employees qualify automatically for these great savings!

March is Women's History Month - a Look at Women's Earnings by Occupation

Did you know? The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. Here's a look at present day earnings by occupation >

Rental Prices Roundup - Bellevue Highest but Slowest Growth

While Bellevue has the priciest rents in the state, other cities had a much higher rate of increase in 2017. Check out how the most and least expensive cities stacked up.