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About the Plan Update
The City of Bellevue is currentlyupdating its citywide Economic Development Plan. The plan will guide the city's continued efforts to achieve its vision of being a vibrant and inclusive global innovation hub fueled by a highly educated, entrepreneurial and diverse workforce.
The purpose of this update to the current Economic Development Plan’s chapters is to reflect the completion of 2020’s strategies, address the evolving economic landscape, and leverage new opportunities to advance the City Council’s vision for Bellevue’s “Vibrant Economy.”
This update aims to provide a strategic framework to enhance economic prosperity, improve quality of life, and ensure sustainable development within the community.
Please continue to visit Engaging Bellevue throughout 2025 for updates and opportunities to engage on the Economic Development Plan Update.
Photo Credit: Aldrin Valdez
About the Current Plan
On November 2, 2020,the City Council adopted the City of Bellevue Economic Development Plan. This plan provides a citywide strategy to guide the city's efforts to strengthen and diversify the Bellevue economy for the good of existing and future residents and businesses. The plan also focuses on strategies to respond to COVID-19’s effects on the Bellevue economy and ensure resources are directed towards activities that advance economic recovery, provideequitable opportunities, and optimize growth towards the community’s desired outcomes.
City Council approved the following guiding principles for the plan's update on December 10th, 2024:
Strengthen economic diversity and resilience by retaining existing businesses, promoting innovation and expanding new industries.
Support the success of Bellevue’s small businesses and future entrepreneurs, with a focus on those of diverse backgrounds and minimizing displacement.
Scale and sustain enhanced services by leveraging partnerships and new implementation tools.
Position the Creative Economy, inclusive of arts, cultural and new creative industries, as a key driver of Bellevue's economy.
Strengthen Bellevue’s workforce to meet future industry demands and provide access to opportunity.
Elevate Bellevue’s districts and public spaces to foster unique identities, ensuring that they are welcoming to residents, workers, and visitors.
Highlight Bellevue’s culture, world-class amenities, and natural environment to advance its status as a premier tourist destination.
About the Plan Update
The City of Bellevue is currentlyupdating its citywide Economic Development Plan. The plan will guide the city's continued efforts to achieve its vision of being a vibrant and inclusive global innovation hub fueled by a highly educated, entrepreneurial and diverse workforce.
The purpose of this update to the current Economic Development Plan’s chapters is to reflect the completion of 2020’s strategies, address the evolving economic landscape, and leverage new opportunities to advance the City Council’s vision for Bellevue’s “Vibrant Economy.”
This update aims to provide a strategic framework to enhance economic prosperity, improve quality of life, and ensure sustainable development within the community.
Please continue to visit Engaging Bellevue throughout 2025 for updates and opportunities to engage on the Economic Development Plan Update.
Photo Credit: Aldrin Valdez
About the Current Plan
On November 2, 2020,the City Council adopted the City of Bellevue Economic Development Plan. This plan provides a citywide strategy to guide the city's efforts to strengthen and diversify the Bellevue economy for the good of existing and future residents and businesses. The plan also focuses on strategies to respond to COVID-19’s effects on the Bellevue economy and ensure resources are directed towards activities that advance economic recovery, provideequitable opportunities, and optimize growth towards the community’s desired outcomes.
Are you interested in participating in a focus group related to Tourism, Small Business, the Creative Economy, District Development, Multicultural Services, or the Eastgate neighborhood? Please fill out the information below. The city will be reaching out to relevant stakeholders.
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For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable accommodation requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6930 (voice) or bbrod@bellevuewa.gov
The City of Bellevue assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any City of Bellevue program or activity. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated may file a complaint with the ADA/Title VI Administrator. For Title VI complaint forms and advice, please contact the ADA/Title VI Administrator at 425-452-6168.
