Where Bend Business Grows and Connects

Our involvement with the Bend Chamber has always been about people and relationships, not only programs or events. The Chamber creates spaces where local businesses can truly connect, learn from one another, and feel supported as part of the broader Central Oregon community.

At Providence Health Plan, we value partnerships that strengthen community well-being. The Chamber’s collaborative approach aligns with our mission to promote health and connection beyond clinical care. Whether through advocacy, networking, or bringing people together, these efforts help businesses thrive and support healthier communities, one of the key reasons we continue to invest in and stay involved.

We enroll 10 bankers each year in the Bend Chamber’s Emerging Talent Passport Program because it builds more than skills—it builds community. Through this experience, our team members grow as professionals and as people, forming connections that strengthen our workforce and deepen our ties to the communities we serve.

Bend Emerging Talent was the first networking group I joined when I went all-in on my business in early 2023, and it quickly became the place where I found people who truly get the entrepreneurial journey—friends, mentors, partners, and a supportive community that made building my business feel a lot less lonely and a lot more energizing.

Miller Lumber has been a member of the Bend Chamber since its inception in 1926. Through networking, educational opportunities, and advocacy for the business community, we view the chamber as essential to the economic vitality of our community.