State of the City of Bellevue 2026

Join us for the 2026 State of the City of Bellevue! 

Join the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce for our annual State of the City event, where community leaders come together to share updates, insights, and the vision for Bellevue’s future.

This special event brings together leadership from Bellevue’s four largest and most influential institutions to provide updates on growth, accomplishments, opportunities, and challenges impacting our community.

Hear directly from:

• Rusty Hike, Mayor – Bellevue

• Colonel Marion Russell – Offutt Air Force Base 55th Mission Support Group

• Jeff Rippe, Superintendent – Bellevue Public Schools

• Jim Nekuda, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships– Bellevue University

These leaders will share important updates from their organizations, highlight successes from the past year, and discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead that will shape Bellevue’s continued growth.

This event is a great opportunity for business leaders, community members, and stakeholders to stay informed, connect with fellow professionals, and gain valuable insight into the direction of our city.

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging event as we celebrate the progress of our community and look ahead to what’s next for Bellevue.