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Businesses on Bellevue's Main Street.

Small shops line Bellevue's pedestrian-friendly Main Street.

Office of Economic Development

Helping to grow and create local businesses

Bellevue is an exciting and vibrant place for commerce, international trade and technology innovation. Here is a wealth of information about the business climate and demographics in Bellevue, which has tremendous cultural and economic diversity. Learn also about business services, business taxes, permits, contracting opportunities with City Hall and planning for Bellevue’s business future. The Office of Economic Development assists businesses currently in Bellevue, businesses considering establishing offices in the city, property developers and citizens.

Highlights

#1 city for entrepreneurs in the U.S.
All five public high schools in top 100 in the USA
Highly educated population
Location for multinational technology giants such as Microsoft, T-Mobile, Boeing and Expedia
Internationally diverse city - 30 percent foreign born, 50 percent in schools.

Bellevue Adventure Guide at Visit Bellevue.

Services & Information

Media articles, major construction projects, links to press releases and Bellevue's Report to Citizens.

Starting, Growing, or Relocating a Business

How to start a business in Bellevue, how to obtain permits and licenses, what taxes are required, where to get business financing, where to look for commercial real estate and other location information.

Doing Business with the City

How to get businesses registered to sell the City of Bellevue goods and services, and information about contracting, bidding, consulting, vending and purchasing rules and requirements.

International Trade in Bellevue

Information on Bellevue’s many businesses conducting international trade, City initiatives, and resource agencies.

Sister Cities Program

Learn about Bellevue's Sister Cities Association and four Sister Cities.

Economic Profile

Major employers, business surveys, maps, tax comparison and other information. Includes links to census data and information about commercial area planning, land-use regulations and development standards.

Advocacy and Ombudsman Services

Assistance to resolve or clarify issues, to help understand government processes and programs, and where to find information about development-related services.

Organizations that help with economic development and make Bellevue and the region an outstanding place to do business.

Taxes and Licenses

Information and links about taxes and licenses for doing business in Bellevue. This includes information about exclusions and how the business and occupation tax is levied in Bellevue.

Office of Economic Development Profile

About OED and an introduction to the department's staff.

Contact Information

Office of Economic Development
450 110th Avenue NE
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Robert Derrick, Director
Phone: 425-452-5256
Fax: 425-542-5247
E-mail: rderrick@bellevuewa.gov?cc=sbarber@bellevuewa.gov, tboydell@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: Thomas Boydell, Manager
Phone: 425-452-4186
E-mail: tboydell@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: Susan Barber, Senior Administrative Assistant
Phone: 425-452-5370
E-mail: sbarber@bellevuewa.gov

Related Links

Bellevue Economic Partnership External Web Link

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce

Bellevue Downtown Association

Meydenbauer Center

Bellevue Entrepreneur Center

Prosperity Partnership