A new analysis shows planning for growth in sectors like healthcare and biotech-related fields will be critical in supporting Bend’s economy over the next 20 years. The analysis, known as the Target Sector Analysis, will help guide how Bend’s economic landscape...
While much of the attention is focused on policymakers in Salem during the Legislative session, important policy work is continuing at the local level. The first months of the year after an election are a time for the new City Council to set goals for the following two-year biennium—July 2025-June 2027.
Many Job Seekers Haven't Seen Raises or Promotions in Years Are younger generations truly more entitled, or are they simply more ambitious? As the debate rages on, new insights reveal that Gen Z (39%) and millennials (35%) are perceived as the most entitled...
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department January in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate marginally decreased from 4.1% in December to 4.0% in January, and at the...
LRS is proud to announce the promotion of six architects and designers in 2025! Meet our new Associates and Senior Associates! Matt Dreska, Senior Associate. Matt is a Registered Architect and LEED Green Associate who has been with LRS since 2011. He is a...
At a time when healthcare organizations are often under a bigger microscope than ever by their employees, Shriners Children’s has been named the top Midsized Employer for 2025 by Forbes and Statistica Inc. “We are proud that our employees feel so great about working...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is proud to announce that Program Director Jenn Davis has been voted onto the National Leadership Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). This prestigious appointment reflects Davis’s dedication to...
Expanding Local Roots With a New Midtown Location Opening Summer 2025 Two homegrown Bend brands, BlackStrap and Work-Collective, are joining forces to launch a dynamic new coworking space in the city’s emerging Midtown district. Set to open in early to...
Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, recently rescued a juvenile American goshawk after the bird became entangled in netting in a chicken coop. American goshawks are a Species of Greatest Concern in Oregon and are known for...
Written by Sophie Brentlinger Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is proud to announce that Rich Reese, VP of Construction, has been appointed to both the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee with the City of Bend and the Bend Chamber’s Advocacy Council....
Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon, will be introducing an official end-of-life doula program in partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project. Based in the Partners...
Local institution among only 20 recognized nationwide. Mid Oregon Credit Union received a 2024 Crystal Performance Award from Raddon®. Raddon presents these prestigious awards each year to the participants in their Performance Analytics program. The 20...
Association honors the Terrebonne, Oregon, market with two Creative Choice Awards The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented Oliver Lemon’s/Terrebonne with two Creative Choice Awards at its annual https://www.thengashow.com/ convention in Las...
Move helps stabilize access to orthopedic, neurosurgical, physical and rehabilitation medicine in Central Oregon St. Charles Health System announced that its integration with The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care is officially complete, helping...
KTVZ is proud to announce a major rebranding, transitioning from NewsChannel 21 to KTVZ News. This change reflects the station’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible, and community-focused news anytime, anywhere. The evolution to KTVZ News...
