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 […]
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 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 […]
Avenue Bellevue, the billion-dollar mixed-use development located at 10300 Northeast 8th Street, has undergone a notable change in ownership. Andy Lakha, CEO of Fortress Development, has transferred ownership of the project to an affiliate of Silverstein Capital Partners, according to a recent press release. This transition follows closely on the […]
Bellevue is making headlines with its emerging culinary scene. Recently featured in Forbes, Bellevue is garnering attention for its diverse food offerings. Known for its tech industry giants like Microsoft and Amazon, the city is now turning heads with its wide variety of restaurants, from fine dining to trendy cafes […]
The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) has announced its closure to the public, effective Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The museum has been known for its exhibitions, cross-cultural programming, and events, including the Bellevue Arts Fair. Although BAM will cease its programs and exhibitions, its leadership remains committed to managing the Arts […]
The City Council is actively engaging the community in shaping the future of its finances through a series of public hearings and information sessions dedicated to the preliminary 2025-2026 operating budget and the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan. These events are designed to invite residents to voice their opinions […]
On July 23, 2024, the Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area (BRTPA) Advisory Board, led by Chair Caroline Dermarkarian, presented its budget and strategic plan for 2025. The plan focuses on boosting tourism and the economy in Bellevue and Redmond with targeted investments and innovative programs. 2024 Progress and Highlights In 2024, […]
The Q2 2024 Eastside Office Market Overview by Broderick Group reports significant activity in the Eastside office market, especially in Bellevue’s Central Business District, which continues to attract strong tenant demand. The report outlines key trends, vacancy rates, and rental fluctuations across the region. Bellevue has seen notable lease transactions […]
The Bellevue City Council held a meeting on July 16, 2024, to initiate the development of a land use code amendment aimed at increasing flexibility for converting commercial or mixed-use buildings into multifamily housing. The proposed code change is in response to a state law that went into effect in […]
