During the past six months, the Bend Chamber conducted a “three-horizon” survey of more than 160 business leaders in the Bend area. The survey asked what is influencing business today, what assumptions they are predicting for 10 years out, and how they will track progress between now and then.
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City Committee Advances Electrification Policy Recommendations
Earlier this week the City’s Environment and Climate Committee advanced the first round of recommendations for electrification policies and programs. The recommendations for City Council consideration are the culmination of months of policy analysis and stakeholder...
COCC Ask the Experts—Building Company Culture
Question: I manage a production facility that makes automotive parts. We invest a lot of time and resources in hiring. What are some tips for building a strong company culture and investing in our team members after they are hired? A: Thank you for your question....
Central Oregon Economic Insights—September 2024
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department September in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% in August to 4.1% in September, and at the...
X-Golf Indoor Golf Simulator and Restaurant Coming to the Old Mill District
X-Golf, a world-class indoor golf simulator open to all ages, is set to open in the Old Mill District in the new year. The Old Mill District location at 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, just east of the district’s retail core, will offer seven golf simulators, TVs...
Jed Bellefeuille Joins Cobalt Properties Group as Vice President
Cobalt Properties Group has announced that Jed Bellefeuille will be joining its Bend office as Vice President of Cobalt. An accomplished commercial real estate broker based in Bend, Oregon, Bellefeuille specializes in facilitating sales and leasing transactions...
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks New Mentors to Support Local Youth Before Year’s End
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (a program of J Bar J Youth Services) is calling on the Central Oregon community to make a life-changing difference by becoming a mentor to local youth. With over 90 kids currently waiting for a mentor, Big Brothers...
Webfoot Home Improvements Announces Brianna Deaner as the Winner of Project Serious
Webfoot Home Improvements is proud to announce Brianna Deaner as the recipient of their 16th Annual Project Serious, a giveaway that awards $20,000 in home improvement services to deserving local heroes and non profits. This year’s focus was on recognizing the...
Rimrock Trails Raises Nearly $107,000 For Behavior Health Services and Adolescent Residential Treatment Program
Supporters of Rimrock Trails gathered for the 3rd Annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots at Brasada Ranch. Nearly $107,000 was raised to help local individuals and families access essential behavioral health services. The final figures are in, and...
Join Us for LCA’s Annual Empowering Families Luncheon!
We are excited to invite you to our Empowering Families Luncheon, an inspiring gathering to connect, celebrate, and support our Latine community. Join us for a delicious lunch and learn about the transformative work of the Latino Community Association, with a...
Upcoming Forum to Address New Groundwater Rules, Drought, and Regional Water Needs
Central Oregon residents, policymakers, environmental advocates, and journalists are invited to attend a vital forum discussing the region’s water challenges, featuring a panel of experts and community leaders. As the community navigates new groundwater...
Bend-La Pine Schools Announces Administrator of the Year
Award presented to La Pine High School Principal Scott Olszewski Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Friday evening to Scott Olszewski, Principal of La Pine High School. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the...
Heart of Oregon Expands Young Adult Corps with New Funding to Empower Opportunity Youth and Strengthen Community Forestry
Heart of Oregon Corps is excited to announce a transformative expansion of its year-round, young adult High Desert Conservation Corps program, fueled by new funding from The Corps Network. Heart of Oregon is one of eight Service and Conservation Corps across...
Les Schwab Tires Invites Central Oregon To Make the Season Brighter for Local Families With Toy Donations
Carrying forward an annual tradition, Les Schwab Tire Centers is partnering with Central Oregon Daily News to collect toys for children of all ages in the Central Oregon area to enjoy this holiday season. These organizations are building on significant success,...
Sanctuary Reinvented: Compass Commercial Project Wins Renovation Award
Compass Commercial Construction is honored to be the recipient of the Sanctuary Reinvented Award at the 2024 Building a Better Oregon Awards for their work on the Juniper Mountain Counseling project. The Central Oregon Association of Realtors (COAR) hosted the...
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