Bellevue Chamber

Excited to announce that our President, Dustin Thorlakson, was named to the 425 Business Magazine list of 40 under 40! This recognition is well deserved not only for his work here at FREIHEIT Architecture, but his involvement with the Bellevue Youth Theatre Foundation, Bellevue Chamber, and NAIOP Washington State. Congratulations Dustin! https://lnkd.in/gfDyu-dw

This is sure to be an informative discussion about Washington's space economy and ecosystem. I hope to see you there!

For those in the Seattle/Bellevue area, the Bellevue Chamber is kicking off its Executive Business Roundtable (EBRT) series next month - and yours truly will be hosting for the year! EBRT is a fantastic networking/speaker series with executives, owners and corporate leaders from the Seattle/Bellevue area. It's a great opportunity to connect with local business leaders and hear from high-level speakers on key issues. More info, including dates and how to join, here- https://lnkd.in/g3NzKESr.

Sellen recently received the Bellevue Chamber Community Spotlight Award, which celebrates our continued commitment to the Puget Sound region as builders, partners, and neighbors! Senior Director of Operations Jason Barnwell was on-hand to receive the award. Thank you to Bellevue Chamber for the recognition! ??

Please join me, Lily Wu, Martha Lee, Mike Sotelo, and the?Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition as we host our first showcase of minority-owned restaurants?TOMORROW, July 25, at Xi’an Noodles?in Bellevue. Festivities will kick off at 5 p.m., and there will be food, drink, and music to enjoy. Follow the link for more information. #Bellevue #BVUE #WeAreBellevue #MinorityOwned #Restaurants #CulinaryTourism #VisitBellevue https://lnkd.in/gYbdd8w3

The Eastside Mini-MBA is back and better than ever, y’all! Offered through the University of Washington Bothell School of Business, the program has just undergone a program refresh, and is kicking off its new-and-improved experience with a fall cohort beginning instruction this September. Learn more below, and be sure to get your applications in by August 18 ??

SO incredibly honored to receive the Bellevue Chamber Nonprofit Leader award!! Thank you to Keri Pravitz for the heart embracing support and helping bring us into these incredible spaces, and for taking photos of moments we will look back on and gush over. :) And for spending some of your evening with us on a day that already held so much success for your own family! What a spectacular night, and an incredible boost in the work we are doing to serve our LGBTQIA+ community close to home. Congratulations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, who were at our table and the SWEETEST people! To have our org's names next to each other is an incredible honor. ?? Thank you to everyone who voted in the Bellevue's Community Spotlight Awards, for all of the tireless work of the organizers for this lovely evening, and for doing something that only happens once a decade, surprise me!

Incredible job once again by Joe Fain and the team at the Bellevue Chamber producing the 2024 Annual Gala Alive & Kickin' presented by T-Mobile. So many friends and colleagues all in one spot make it such a special event! Too many folks to tag! Kevin Wallace Robert C. Wallace John Carlson Rebecca Horner, AICP Negin Khanloo, Ph.D Jim Blundell Leshya W. Elaina Morris Beth Osborne Pearl Leung Jimmy Ng Alesha Shemwell Tim Carr Brad Jones Sam Jones Paul Clark Dave Hamilton Conrad Lee Janice Zahn Rachel Smith Sam Cho Tana Senn #Bellevue #BVUE #WeAreBellevue #BellevueChamber

?? New Blog is Up! ?? ELI's Believe - The Nonprofit Showcase is finally here! Join us for an evening of community empowerment and engagement at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on May 30th, 2024. Our mission is clear: to elevate community voices and connect emerging leaders with invaluable opportunities. Through education, engagement, and networking, we aim to inspire and motivate young professionals to be 'in the know'. Plus, enjoy delightful moments over food, drinks, games, and more in the vibrant ambiance of the garden! Huge thanks to our esteemed sponsors Amazon, HUB International, Symetra, and Falco Sult & Company, P.S. for their unwavering support. Together, we're making a difference in our community! Don't miss out on this incredible event featuring non-profits like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Plymouth Housing, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and many others. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative initiative! #ELIBelieve #CommunityEmpowerment #NonProfitShowcase https://lnkd.in/gS3uWypp