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Bend Emerging Talent
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Who We Are
Bend Emerging Talent

Bend Emerging Talent (formerly Bend Young Professionals) facilitates and inspires personal and professional development and networking, with a focus on community. You’ll get to know other career-oriented professionals who are committed to investing in their—and our community’s—future.

We’re guided by an Ambassador and Advisory Council (AAC)  who advise, promote and ensure the relevance and success of our programs.

Connections
Programs

Our programs are designed to expand your knowledge, skill set, and network. We value community engagement and help you find ways to connect and contribute. Bend will be a part of our history, but how will we be a part of Bend’s?

Professional development workshops with tangible takeaways. Gain valuable insights from local changemakers.

Network, mingle, and hear from local leaders about getting involved in your community.

Our annual conference, designed to elevate emerging talent to the next level.

Bend Emerging Talent Passport holders have access to mentorship from Leadership Bend Alumni.

Crowd mingling at a monthly Social event
Why Us
Our Mission & Vission
Mission

We equip and empower Bend’s emerging talent to connect personally, grow professionally, and strengthen their role in a thriving, inclusive, and collaborative business environment and community.

Vision

We envision a thriving community of diverse emerging talent who are connecting, developing, and collaborating to shape the future of Central Oregon.

Bend Emerging Talent
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“I cannot imagine any other way that I would have organically met so many like-minded people. Socials are what led me to find my last job and my current career. Socials also helped me meet new friends… Your support has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey, and I am deeply appreciative of the opportunities you have helped create for me.”
Sarah Wavers
Sarah Wavers
Account Executive, Heffernan Insurance Brokers

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