#TheBizVoice - Accelerating Tomorrow Today

June 7, 2018 | Issue #61

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!

The Eastside Leadership Conference is a showcase of cutting-edge innovations, technologies, resources and people that are advancing the economic vitality of the region and the global economy. The conference is known for providing attendees powerful information on trends, opportunities and connections that add value to your company and your network.

Corporate Table of 10: $900 members | $1200 non-members

Individual Attendee: $95 members | $125 non-members

Connecting & Convening Leaders

Wonder What's Happening with the Eastside Rail Corridor?

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

June 14 | 12:00-1:30pm

Bellevue Chamber Office

Do own or operate a business in the Wilburton Commercial area ? Are you curious about what is happening with the Eastside Rail Corridor and how it might connect with the proposed Grand Connection across I-405? Join us as we get the latest news on the rails-to-trails conversion along the BNSF right-of-way through Bellevue.

Public Affairs meets on the second Thursday of each month at Noon. RSVP & Questions

Advocacy in Action: Your Voice Matters

An Eye on the City Budget

Fiscal hawks from the Chamber and BDA have commenced their review of the City’s proposed 2019-20 operating budget and 2019-25 CIP. The City is generally in good financial health, but the cost of employee benefits is growing. Similarly, while the new Fire Station 10 will be paid for by Bellevue Proposition One, resources must be identified to hire and train necessary staff.

Our goal is to prepare a set of recommendations in time for a July 16 public hearing. Contact Chris Johnson for additional details at [email protected]

Bellevue Way Project Still Alive

The Chamber’s top local transportation priority for over a decade, the Bellevue Way SE project, is still alive but needs your support. Council has tentatively agreed to fund construction for Phase I of the project, from the S. Bellevue Station Park and Ride to the Winters House in 2025 but defer additional segments indefinitely. We think now is the time to move forward, while Link Light Rail is under construction through 2021.

Do a deeper dive in this week’s Bellevue Blitz Roundup >

Champion for a Stronger Community

Land Use and the Siting of a Permanent Men's Homeless Shelter

After nine plus months of work, the Bellevue Council will consider a land use code amendment (LUCA), allowing the siting of a Permanent Men’s Homeless Shelter. A public hearing is slated for the Extended Study Session on Monday, June 11, 6 – 8 PM at City Hall and Council could vote on the proposed ordinance as soon as June 25, 2018.

Learn more >

Kick Your Community Involvement Up a Notch

Aspiring community leaders – here’s your chance to learn more about Bellevue Essentials , the City’s nine-week civic engagement program . Chamber members are already engaged in community-building, but here’s your chance to kick it up a notch.

Learn more here or attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 6-7 PM, Room 1E-112 at City Hall.

Catalyst for Business Success

Eastside Business Award Winner

Overlake Medical Center Team

Chairman's Community Pillar Award

“On behalf of our CEO Mike Marsh, our board of directors led by chair Patty Bedient and the nearly 4,000 physicians, staff and volunteers at Overlake Medical Center and Clinics, I am truly honored to have accepted this award recognizing our dedication every single day to improving the health of this community,” said Overlake Medical Center COO Tom DeBord.

Watch the video >

Ribbon Cuttings

Join the Chamber Ambassadors for these ribbon cutting ceremonies! We look forward to seeing you there!

Hotel California by the Sea

Wednesday, June 20 | 3:00pm

1601 114th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Bellevue Blitz

News You Can Use

Employer Questions for Labor and Industries (L&I); More on the LUCA for Shelter Use; a quick update on the Bellevue Way SE Project

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Members Making News

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

Port of Seattle Commission announces executive review panel to examine international facility costs
Bank of America names Kerri Schroeder Seattle Market President; Kim Vu promoted to Market Executive
Volunteers build access ramps for locals; Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties hosted the 25th Rampathon

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!