Shopify has signed a deal for office space in downtown Bellevue, becoming the latest technology company to establish a presence in the city. The Canadian e-commerce company is subleasing approximately 31,000 square feet from Google at the 112 @ 12th building in downtown Bellevue. The company plans to open the […]
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Bellevue Council Opposes State Tax Increases
At its latest meeting, the Bellevue City Council strongly opposed proposed tax increases under consideration by state lawmakers in Olympia, according to a Bellevue Chamber press release. Councilmembers unanimously approved a letter to state legislators, objecting to raising the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax and implementing a statewide payroll excise […]
Bellevue Chamber to Host 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will host the 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium on Thursday, April 3, from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This event will bring together key developers, industry experts, economists, policy leaders, and real estate brokers to discuss the ongoing growth […]
Bellevue’s Soccer Team Launches Community Ownership Campaign
Midlakes United, Bellevue’s first USL2 pre-professional soccer club, has launched a community ownership campaign on WeFunder, allowing local residents to invest in the team starting at $100 per share. The campaign, running through April 30, 2025, aims to give fans a stake in the city’s first USL franchise. Playing at […]
Amazon Commits $100 Million to Affordable Housing in Bellevue
Amazon is deepening its investment in Bellevue’s affordable housing efforts with a new $100 million commitment aimed at expediting development for low-to-moderate income families. The funding, announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Spring District BRIDGE Housing Community, will help reduce construction timelines by up to two years, allowing families […]
Zoom to Open First Puget Sound Office in Bellevue’s Symetra Center
Zoom, the well-known videoconferencing technology company, is set to lease office space in downtown Bellevue, as indicated by city permits. The company will occupy one floor of the Symetra Center, located on 108th Avenue Northeast. “We chose to locate our newest office in the Seattle area due to the region’s […]
Bellevue City Council Launches Update to Economic Development Plan
At last week’s City Council meeting, Bellevue officially began updating its Economic Development Plan, which will guide the city’s growth over the next five years. This plan is important for making sure Bellevue remains a top place for jobs and culture on the Eastside, helping it maintain its role as […]
Bellevue Launches 15-Week Program to Support Eastside Entrepreneurs
The City of Bellevue has launched a 15-week accelerator program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners across Eastside communities. The program, which began on September 30, 2024, is a collaborative effort under Startup 425, a regional initiative to expand entrepreneurship. The first group of participants in the program […]
Bellevue’s Remote Work Trends and Future Outlook
Recent data from CoWorking Magazine highlighted changes in Work from Home (WFH) trends across the United States, focusing particularly on the Greater Seattle area. The analysis used the latest Census Bureau data from 109 metro areas to examine how remote work has changed over the past decade. In 2023, Bellevue […]
Amazon’s Return to Full-Time Office Work Expected to Affect Downtown Bellevue
Amazon has announced that, beginning January 3, 2025, all employees will be required to return to the office full-time. This policy shift, articulated by CEO Andy Jassy, in a message that was shared with Amazon employees on September 16, marks a departure from the company’s current hybrid work model. It […]