BDA Membership
A Downtown for All. Join the BDA Today.
We’re the people behind the place centered around a mission to strengthen the economic and cultural vitality of Downtown Bellevue. As a nonprofit organization established to champion a healthy community, we believe challenging the status quo takes more than just us – our membership is made up of over 250 city builders who are invested in shaping a vibrant and thriving urban core. Join our membership today and together, we can truly build a Downtown for ALL.
To join, please select your primary industry category from the dropdown below, and you'll be directed to fill out an online form, or, you may download our membership application here.
Questions? Email us or schedule a 15-minute call to answer all your questions.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Association!
MEMBER BENEFITS
Together, we elevate the quality and experience of the city's urban core and build lasting value in our community. Ready to join? See what our membership delivers.
CONNECT
- Be part of unmatched networking opportunities,
- Secure discounted ticket prices to BDA member events, including our well-established BDA Annual Celebration and Downtown Talks Breakfast Series.
- Create connections with decision-makers shaping Downtown through BDA Engage, a platform for members to explore issues shaping Downtown Bellevue, build relationships and connect with subject matter experts. This umbrella framework includes:
- Urban Forum: A reoccuring member-wide gathering to explore high-level issues shaping Downtown Bellevue—land use, mobility, open space, and more.
- Workgroup System: Smaller, topic-driven groups designed for deeper engagement on emerging issues, geographic areas, or stakeholder needs.
- Attend the BDA Study Tour, an annual trip to another urban destination that offer members a chance to gather insight, exchange ideas, and build relationship through shared experiences.
- Earn exclusive access to other influential business members and civic leaders through our BDA member portal.
AMPLIFY
- Benefit from expansive marketing opportunities, including discounted ad rates in 425 Magazine, 425 Business Magazine, and spotlights on our website, social media, storytelling, and community/member newsletter.
- Promote your events on our online community calendar.
- Receive a featured company web page on our website.
INFLUENCE
- Choose from preferred sponsorship opportunities with our community and member events.
- Have a stake in community growth and be part of collective success.
- Gain up-to-date information on what’s happening through our member-only monthly newsletter.
Interested in learning more? We invite you to join us!