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3 to See: July-August

Jul 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

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Originally published on 425 Business.

In our Three to See column, we highlight a trio of networking, professional-development, and business-related events to help grow your business, brand, or self.

Chamber Lunch: July 2026

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | July 9 | Bellevue

It’s time once again for the Bellevue Chamber’s monthly lunch series, this time on the topic the national economy with Sylvain Leduc, executive vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. All the local movers and shakers in Bellevue will be in attendance to sit down and reflect with Leduc on the current economic landscape. Register online in advance here. Tickets purchased after June 26 are $95 for members, $115 for nonmembers.

Learn with Nonfiction: Community & Public Systems

Noon-1:30 p.m. | July 30 | Renton Highlands Library, Renton

Looking to enter the nonprofit or public sectors and want to learn more about how local communities stay healthy and safe? Consider this monthlong library series (beginning July 30 and concluding on Aug. 20) that will see adults of all ages analyzing works of nonfiction to further their knowledge. Topics for this recurring Thursday-afternoon event include public health, vaccines, the health care system, emergency preparedness, and more. Visit here for more information.

Snoqualmie Valley Connect

8-9 a.m. | Aug. 13 | SnoValley Chamber, North Bend

Looking to meet likeminded business owners or make new contacts in the Snoqualmie Valley? The SnoValley Chamber hosts twice-monthly connection sessions at its North Bend headquarters for just that purpose. The first two sessions are free to attend. Register online here. Can’t make it to this meeting? This event recurs every second and fourth Thursday.

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