Eastside Ventures Managing Partner Named Executive of the Year

The announcement is the latest sign of momentum for Bellevue's business community, which has drawn growing attention from investors across the Pacific Northwest.

"It's a big step forward for Bellevue, and it wouldn't have happened without a lot of people pulling in the same direction," said Daniel Nguyen, chief executive.

The company now employs roughly 50 people across its Washington operations, with plans to keep hiring if growth holds through next year. Leadership says Bellevue's talent pipeline was a deciding factor in choosing to expand locally rather than out of state.

"It took teamwork, but we got there." — Daniel Nguyen

Company leadership says an update on hiring and expansion plans is expected before the end of the year.