January 25, 2018 | Issue #52

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!

Leaders Work Together to Solve One of Our Community's Top Challenges: Congestion Relief   Bellevue Chamber Past Chairs and Board members were out in force in Olympia yesterday. Business leaders met with legislators regarding top business priorities. We know that transportation mobility and infrastructure top the list of business challenges that impacts your employees, customers, and suppliers. So our delegation encouraged our 405 crescent legislative leaders to change old RCW’s to allow for new technologies to help get first/last mile (lower density areas not served by frequent transit) from their homes to established transit hubs. These changes would allow the marketplace to have shared employer shuttles and incentivize the use of flexible van pools and transportation network companies to provide on-demand shared commute opportunities.

Champion for a Stronger Community

Support Bellevue Schools on February 13 To continue the high level of standards that businesses require in the workplace, your Chamber Board voted unanimously to endorse three Bellevue School levies on the ballot on February 13. We urge you to vote “YES” to support Bellevue Public Schools! The levies cover school district operations, technology and transportation. While the State Legislature did adopt a K-12 policy and funding package last Session, the transition to full state support for basic education will take a couple of years. Even then, the state won’t pay for seventh period classes, additional training days for teachers and the technology investments our students and families expect. To learn more about the levies and how to lend your support, visit the campaign webpage .

A*Mazing Adventures in Bellevue! Remember back to the days of getting lost in a corn maze? At every corner in Bellevue you will see construction and detour signs directing you to try a different route. After taking a few new turns, I uncovered some amazing businesses offering an array of services. I am reminded to always be on the lookout for amazing opportunities and connections that may be just around a corner – unexpected detours that lead to new encounters. Read more >

Central Hub for Business

Reserve Your Exhibitor Space Today! February 22, 2018 | 4:00-7:00 pm Connect with hundreds of new and potential customers in just a few short hours. Come prepared to sizzle your products and services to generate new sales leads. Your table top display will allow you to showcase what makes your business unique as you reach your target market - whether business professionals, consumers, or both. Register Now >

Put Your Finger on the Pulse of the Local Economy The Eastside Economic Strategy Guide is our drill down on the pulse of the Eastside and region's key economic indicators. Download our Eastside Economic Strategy Guide filled with nearly 60 pages of fact and data to help you move the needle in 2018!  Read here >

Sponsored by Morning Business Builders  Connect with other Chamber members to grow and market your business. January 31 : Focusing on positive thoughts & actions February 14 : Show & Tell February 21 : Let it shine! February 28 : Favorite things

Downtown Bellevue Condos 2017 Annual Report 2017 Highlights * 54% of condos sold in 10 days or less * 42% of condos sold over list price * 20% of condos sold for full list price * 26% of condos sold for over $1Mil S t atistics courtesy of Leslie Ota, Windermere Real Estate; downtownbellevuecondos.com

Downtown Development Update Keeping you informed on what's happening with Downtown Bellevue development projects - here's the City's most recent Major Projects update. Read here >

Connecting & Convening Leaders

Meet New Bellevue Mayor, Deputy Mayor & City Council Local city council members from across the Eastside will be joining us tonight for an evening of socializing and conversations. We’ll raise a toast to our newest non-partisan local officeholders and say goodbye to old friends. Thank you to our sponsors: Microsoft, Point Inside, KeyBank, The Bellevue Collection, Puget Sound Energy, Bank of America, and Overlake Medical Center. Register Now >

VIDEO: Business Lunch: Innovative Advancement in Health Care Overlake Medical Center President & CEO Mike Marsh joined us last week at The Business Lunch to share details of Overlake’s innovations in health care, how they have benefitted the Eastside community and how Overlake will continue to lead the way in our rapidly changing healthcare environment. Watch the video here >

2018 East King County Coalition Legislative Breakfast Photo Gallery View the photos here >

Cultivating Talent

LAST CALL for the Young Execs Class of 2018! The Chamber's Young Execs program only enrolls once a year. Take advantage of this opportunity for yourself or for the rising star in your company. Young professionals have said they gain an amazing network of support as well as “a ha” moments they may not have otherwise had as early in their career.  Register here >

Catalyst for Business Success

Congrats AAA Washington! AAA Washington launched their new retail store last week. Stop by and visit the new location! Store info >

End Password Anxiety! Keeping track of all your business related passwords can be tricky. Check out this list of 16 apps designed to make managing passwords a snap. View list >

Looking to Do Business With Chamber Members? Shop, stay, play, and do business locally - it's easy! Visit our new directory!  View here >

Job postings now available Hiring? Your membership now includes FREE job postings! To post, login to the Chamber Site and visit the Career Center. Need help? Call 425.454.2464.

Members Making News Here's what our members have been up to lately: Avitus Group Announces New Service; Launches Avitus Professional Acceleration Sound Mental Health is Now Sound Port of Seattle appoints Stephen Metruck as Executive Director View more news > Got 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! Sign up >

Welcome New Members BitTitan, Inc. DuBois Cary Law Group - Seattle Fresh Look Real Estate Gene Juarez Salons & Spas Healthy Sense of Self LLC K&F Catering K1 Speed League Life Time Fitness - Bellevue Meditouch Clinic Moser & Company, PLLC Natalie Quick Consulting, LLC Omega Photo Inc. Security Properties Residential/Sparc Apartments Schooley Mitchell The Better Business Bureau The Evergreen at Northpoint T-Mobile Youth Eastside Services

Renewing Members 64 years: Kibble & Prentice 8 years: Van Cooper at Windermere Real Estate/Kirkland Central 8 years: Brandenwood Senior Apartments 7 years: Bellevue Embroidery 6 years: The Tube Art Group 4 years: Kitsap Bank 3 years: Attain Housing 3 years: Annie Male 2 years: H&R Block 2 years: Jubis Chiropractic 1 year: Cutler Investment Group 1 year: Weldon Barber

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