Home to leading global companies, Bellevue welcomes visionaries who take on today’s biggest challenges to build a better tomorrow. Whether you are an international corporation or small business just getting started, Bellevue’s culture of collaborating and supporting businesses strengthens our economy and quality of life. As the heart of Seattle’s Eastside, we have a tradition of successful collaboration across government, business and nonprofit sectors to make Bellevue and the Eastside a vibrant and inclusive global innovation hub.
In 2020, Bellevue updated its economic development strategic plan and is currently working on an updated plan for 2025. The Cultural and Economic Development division's vision is that Bellevue is a vibrant and inclusive global innovation hub fueled by a highly educated, entrepreneurial and diverse workforce. With our stable and talented workforce, well-connected transportation system, breathtaking beauty and innovation-oriented culture, businesses grow and prosper in Bellevue!
Your Strategic Partner
Bellevue's Cultural and Economic Development team serves as a strategic partner with the business community. We welcome and assist local and global businesses – from one-person startups, artists, restaurants and other small businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. Our team works to provide proactive and personalized support to meet your unique business needs. Reach out and say hello!
Bring your business to Bellevue
Bellevue is a diverse, global city at the heart of Seattle's Eastside, home the world's leading technology companies, retail and arts. Learn why companies are choosing to call Bellevue home!
Startup 425
Startup 425, a partnership of Eastside cities with support from the Port of Seattle, empowers founders through learning, resources, and connection. Events are held around the Eastside.
Business Assistance
From one-person startups, and artists to restaurants and Fortune 50 corporations our team works to provide personalized support and navigation of available resources to meet your unique business needs. Also visit if you're looking to apply for a Bellevue business license.
Get Engaged
The City of Bellevue has many opportunities to get engaged with the future of the city. Collaboration between the many groups that make up the city is vital to building the best city for everyone. Bellevue consists of a diverse set of people and ideas, and the future of the city is vibrant because of that variety.
Diversity is Our Strength
Bellevue welcomes the world and prides itself on being a dynamic, international and multicultural city with residents, businesses employees and visitors from around the world. Learn about our diversity initiatives including the Hate Has No Home Here Campaign.
Arts & Creative Economy
Bellevue’s strong, creative sector contributes to our economic vibrancy, quality of life, business attraction and talent recruitment. Bellevue supports the arts through grants, technical assistance, and it robust public arts program.
Partner Organizations
The City of Bellevue works with many partner organizations to assist and highlight the businesses that make Bellevue the destination of choice for businesses and their employees, visitors and residents! Learn more about some of our partner organizations below.
Visit Bellevue
Visit Bellevue Washington highlights the must see places to experience, eat, play, drink and stay in Bellevue Washington.
Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA)
The BDA's Heart of Bellevue campaign showcases the people and places that bring life to the Heart of Bellevue.
Bellevue Chamber
With hundreds of members representing tens of thousands of employees, the Bellevue Chamber is the relationship, policy, and business development hub for organizations throughout the Puget Sound region.
Friends of the Grand Connection (FOGC)
The Friends of the Grand Connection (FOGC) is a stakeholder coalition focused on completing the Grand Connection Crossing from Downtown Bellevue over I-405 to Eastrail in the Wilburton neighborhood. The Crossing is a key element in the City of Bellevue’s Grand Connection initiative to improve the pedestrian experience from Meydenbauer Bay Park on Lake Washington through downtown Bellevue and across I-405 to the Eastrail and the Wilburton community. The project is a public/private partnership funded by a combination of corporate investment, government funding and individual giving.