Small business owners in Bellevue have an opportunity to apply for a competitive grant program aimed at boosting economic growth and digital equity. Comcast RISE, a national initiative launched by Comcast, is offering grants to 100 small businesses across King County—including those in Bellevue—as part of its 2025 program. Each […]
A group of Washington’s top business leaders is warning that proposed new taxes could harm the innovation and tech growth that have helped cities like Bellevue thrive. Local tech leaders say the city’s growth could stall if the tax proposals move forward. State lawmakers are considering new taxes to help […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
