Thursday night, the Bellevue Downtown Association celebrated their 35th annual celebration at Meydenbauer Center. Keynote speaker and mountaineer extraordinaire, Ed Viesturs, spoke about the parallels between mountain climbing and the business world. He also spoke about his recent venture with Downtown Bellevue based Eddie Bauer and their new sub-brand, First […]
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Vote For Bellevue Downtown Association’s 2009 Haute Picks
Voting for the 2009 Bellevue Downtown Association Haute Picks has kicked off. Vote for your favorite Downtown Bellevue spots. Voting closes Friday, April 3rd and will be followed by announcements of the winners on April 28th. The categories to vote for are: Cocktail Power Lunch Lunch Under $10 Best casual […]
Questionable Seattle Times Article Stirs Readers
A cover story in Friday’s Seattle Times depicted Danil Kasimov’s experience as a buyer at Bellevue Towers. As Kasimov’s move-in date at Bellevue Towers approached, he learned he would no longer be able to afford the home, leaving him out the $75,000 he borrowed from a friend for the earnest […]
Bellevue City Council Approves Bel-Red Plan to Transform Area
On Tuesday, the Bellevue City Council approved the Bel-Red development plan. The re-zoning plan is made up of over 900 acres of industrial and commercial property. This plan, which has been worked on for over 3 years, has the expansion centered on Bellevue’s Light Rail, which was approved in November. […]
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Features Bellevue’s Growth
February’s issue of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine features the Eastside, and more specifically, Downtown Bellevue as its cover story. The cover’s headline implies a competition between Seattle and Bellevue by stating, “Look out, Seattle. Bellevue is gaining on you.” The article focuses on both the retail, and mixed-use projects that will […]
Helicopters to Fly in Downtown Bellevue?
A public meeting will be held for the application to install a helistop, atop the Bellevue Place Bank of America building by Kemper Development Co. The helistop as described would add lighting, a safety net, and a ladder. The landing location would not allow for refueling. It’s anticipated that there […]
Neiman Marcus Sign Goes Up At The Bravern
This week, the Neiman Marcus sign was put up at The Bravern. The sign is another indicator of the progress of The Bravern project, which includes 2 office towers, 2 condo towers, and a European-inspired shopping experience. Neiman Marcus is scheduled to open in September 2009. Photo Credit: Schnitzer West
Inauguration Live at Select Starbucks Stores In Downtown Bellevue
Starbucks at The Lodge in Bellevue Square, along with the store connected to Barnes and Noble will be playing the Inauguration live on Tuesday. In addition Bis On Main will be broadcasting the Inauguration in their lounge.
Ne-Yo No Shows at Bellevue New Years Eve Party
Pop star, and Grammy winner Ne-Yo was absent from the WET Entertainment’s production of Shine Like A Star 2009 New Years Eve Party Wednesday night. Tickets and promoters failed to bring what was promised: a live Ne-Yo performance at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue to ring in the New Year. Around […]
Downtown Bellevue Blizzard Photos
Thanks for all of those whom submitted pictures! Here are some of the best that were sent in! Photos Credit: Amy, Robert, Jonathan (check out his flickr set of snow photos here)
