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City of Bellevue Cultural and Economic Development Newsletter 
Your valuable business feedback is requested: We know it has been the year of surveys, but we greatly appreciate your valuable input! Please complete our biennial business satisfaction survey to help inform strategies and programs. If you can’t find the unique identifier emailed or mailed you, give us a call at 425-452-5241, email bizsupport@bellevuewa.gov or complete the survey here. 

State of the City: Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis share their thoughts on the city’s critical work over the last year and the community’s resilience during a virtual “State of the City” discussion hosted by the Bellevue Downtown Association.
 

Continued COVID Resources 


Free 1x1 business advising: Need help with re-opening and optimizing your operations? Get free 1x1 business advising through our re.startup425 program.

Communities Rise Commercial Leases  Webinar
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Registration
Designed for small businesses and nonprofits who have been impacted by the Covid-19 shutdown (e.g. their ability to pay rent under their leases), this webinar will present legal information on how to manage current leasing situations. 
 

Return to Office Resources 

Important water flushing actions for reopening businesses: To protect the health of returning employees, state and federal health agencies recommend flushing the plumbing system in buildings where there has been lower than normal water use before reopening. When buildings sit unoccupied for an extended time, harmful micro-organisms can develop in plumbing systems. Guidelines for proper water system flushing are provided by the Center for Disease Control and the Washington State Department of Health. Learn more and get help interpreting the guidelines at BellevueWA.gov/water-quality.

Choose your Way Bellevue: Need help with helping your employees adjust to flexible post-COVID commuting? Visit the City of Bellevue’s Choose Your Way Bellevue Business Services web page to learn more about our return-to-office offerings including Mini-Grants, Downtown Workplace Parking & Commute Management Pilot and other assistance. Get started now by requesting a free consultation. For more information contact 425-283-1357 or info@cywb.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Small Business Essentials: The Small Business Essentials June workshop series is designed to provide those pursuing small business ownerships with relevant training. Topics covered include business plan preparation, starting a business, marketing, and finance. Learn more and register

Boost Your Business: Tools and Resources for Going Digital | August 7
This workshop will provide participants access to solutions to get their business online and/or boost their existing digital presence. If you are interested in receiving an email update on the program and notification when registration opens please fill out this form.

Bellevue Chamber Virtual Lunch DE&I - Beyond the Acronym | | June 17 
Look beyond the DE&I acronym and learn strategies for developing and growing initiatives to foster equity and belonging in the workplace. This program will discuss ways to translate your company’s vision into practical strategy statements, and then establish the initiatives needed to achieve those objectives.
 
Arts & Entertainment  
OPPORTUNITIES 

Join our Team as the Arts Community Manager:  Come work with us and manage the City’s Arts & Culture Program! Learn More

Call for Digital Marketing Vendors: Boost Your Business: Tools and Resources for Going Digital Bootcamp Workshop on Saturday, August 7 is looking for marketing companies to connect with potential small business clients. Please visit the Startup425 website for more information on the opportunity. To register as a vendor, please use the Vendor Application Form.  

Heart of Bellevue: Hear from our very own Economic Development Specialist, Anthony Gill on what he loves about downtown Bellevue in the Heart of Bellevue Campaign! The Bellevue Downtown Association wants to hear your story! They are sharing stories of the business owners, creatives, residents, and workers who collectively make the #HeartofBellevue the place that it is. Help tell these stories by filling out the contact form 
 
Exploring Social Media Tools? OneEastside SPARK has a new tool to help small businesses find out which social media platform is right for them. Check it out!
BELLEVUE IN THE NEWS
All About Bellevue! Thank You Bellevue Employers! Congratulations!
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