Bellevue - Cultural and Economic Development

Join us tomorrow for a dynamic day of education on business loans and on coworking, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners in the beautiful city of Bellevue, right at City Hall. Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Seattle District and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an opportunity to meet local SBA lenders ready to talk to you about your funding needs. Visit with lenders at info tables, ask questions, and tell them about your business!

Mayor Lee Jang-woo of Daejeon, South Korea visited Wednesday with a delegation that included representatives from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Korean companies. Mayor Lee and Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson exchange gifts at City Hall. Bellevue - Cultural and Economic Development

Nominate a small business for King County Executive's Small Business Awards! The King County Executive’s Small Business Awards began in 2011. The Awards are dedicated to celebrating the importance and accomplishments of small businesses throughout King County. To be eligible for nomination, businesses must be located in King County, have 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and have been in business for at least three years. Nominations close June 30, 2024.

Oxford Economic ranks the Seattle MSA 6th in the world. Read below for more.

This past weekend May 18th & 19th, the Bellevue College Computer Science Department in partnership with CodeDay hosted a Hackathon for middle and high school students! Learn more in our microblog post below

Shape a more inclusive future in Bellevue and join a upcoming Procurement Diversity Inclusion Plan event. The next event is on Tues, 05/14 at 6pm. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gWkKDFJA

Cultural Conversations presents Economic Empowerment: Women leading in business on Mon, 5/20 at 6:30pm. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights, network, hear some amazing stories, and perhaps start on your own entrepreneurial journey! https://lnkd.in/gpTThkR4

We invite you to "give where you live!" GiveBIG 2024's 48-hour giving event starts in just two days. Don't miss out on the opportunity to support Eastside nonprofits and help our community thrive. Together, we can achieve greatness! Give today at: https://lnkd.in/eArg_qhR #GiveBIGEastside #WAGives

Reminder: The Grand Connection Crossing project team is hosting an in-person open house this evening from 5 -8 pm! Stop by the Bellevue Botanical Gardens to view the design and location options for the signature over I-405. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gEGYSiqk

Reminder: The Grand Connection Crossing project team is hosting an in-person open house tomorrow from 5 -8 pm! Stop by the Bellevue Botanical Gardens to view the design and location options for the signature structure over I-405. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gEGYSiqk