The Bellevue Chamber’s Eastside April 24 Business Symposium will celebrate Bellevue’s selection as the best city in the country to live and launch a business.

The event, at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue will feature speakers on the economy, trends and business growth. Break-out sessions on key business topics also will be offered.

Program highlights include:

· An economic update on the Puget Sound Region by Michael Parks, local economist and publisher of Marple’s Pacific Northwest Letter

· A celebration of Bellevue’s designation by Fortune Small Business magazine as the #1 place in the country to live and launch a business

· “Washington CEO Leadership” awards presentation from Washington CEO magazine

· National keynote author, Steven Little, the “Business Growth Expert” speaking on economic growth and future opportunities

Cost to attend the half-day forum is $95 per person, and corporate tables are available. The forum will be held from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is available at www.bellevuechamber.org or call 425-213-1205.