The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area has made the list of the top 10 regional economies in the United States. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the region grew to nearly $383 billion in 2019, a 5.1% increase over 2018.
The 5G Innovation Partnership Zone's 5G Open Innovation Lab is featured in 425 Business Magazine.
The City of Bellevue is a featured case study in a Western States Arts Federation Creative Economies and Economic Recovery publication.
Bellevue finds a creative solution for transforming a light industrial corridor into a lively, transit-oriented, walkable neighborhood in BelRed through a public-private partnership.
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Business Assistance
 The City of Bellevue partners with the Small Business Development Center and Business Impact NW to bring Bellevue businesses free one-on-one business advising including access to COVID related financial resources. Programs provide small business resiliency coaching and help entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their business. If you need business consulting or help finding financial resources reach out to get one-on-one answers related to your company’s specific needs. Learn More
Through the King County REACH (Retention, Expansion, and Collaboration Hub) program, small businesses with under 100 employees have access to CPAs to assist with the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Tax Credit for 2020 and 2021.
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, EIDL and EIDL Advance Overview - Thursday, February 11, 2021
Small Business Development Center Trainings provide practical, real-life solutions for businesses. Sign up for 1x1 no-cost, one-on-one, confidential advising.
Boost with Facebook - Monday, February 22 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Join Mayor Robinson, the Bellevue Chamber and Facebook for a FREE virtual event to help reboot, reimagine and rebuild your business.
Delivering Innovation in a Distributed Team at GIX - Wednesday March 10 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gain critical, actionable tools that will improve your distributed team’s ability to perform, innovate, and collaborate remotely. 25% discount code 25OFFPLP.
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
 Bellwether’s Art Festival Winter Market and Artist Directory are still up, now with a free commemorative pin that anyone within the U.S. can request!
On February 18, the City of Bellevue honors Black History Month through a powerful speaker panel.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Bellevue
Let Bellevue help you Celebrate Valentine's Day
Bellevue Arts Museum's BAM from Home invites you to contemplate, appreciate, and discuss visual culture with the Museum's Chief Curator, get crafty with some help from our Education Team, and enjoy self-guided activities.
KidsQuest Love of Learning Podcast exploration series focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
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The Seattle Angel Conference is accepting applications until February 25. The Seattle Angel Conference is a program for area companies and new investors to engage in Angel Investing.
Artist Opportunity
The City of Bellevue is looking for artists to design artworks for utility and signal boxes. Artists must be registered on our Eastside Artist Roster. Selected artists will receive a stipend ranging from $750 to $4,000 to create artwork for Bellevue's first Arts District, BelRed. More information, including the full call, can be found on the city's website. Deadline March 3.
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Four Bellevue-based unicorns made the nine Seattle-area unicorns to watch list!
Congratulations to Bellevue-based iSpot.tv who recently acquired LA-based Ace Metrix.
Welcome To Bellevue!
Whiskey by John Howie is now open at The Shops at The Bravern.
Dough Zone is expanding with a downtown location on Main Street.
FOB Poke Bar located at 333 108th Avenue Northeast is now open in downtown Bellevue.
Amazon Fresh will open a store in Factoria.
Tra Tea and Juice Bar is reported to open at 10435 Northeast 4th Street.
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