Employees Also Find It Challenging Knowing When and Where to Be Honest Fifty-seven percent of U.S. job seekers say employees at their company are clueless about when and where it’s appropriate to be honest in the workplace. This lack of understanding about workplace...
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2024 Bend Business Horizon Report
What businesses are experiencing now, issues they will need to tackle in the future, and how they will navigate in between.
Judge Blocks Federal Ownership Reporting Requirements
A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing...
What’s on the Horizon for Central Oregon Businesses—By Katy Brooks
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.
COCC Ask The Experts: Choosing a Business Structure
Question: I’ve been thinking about creating a natural beverages business. I will be working alone, part time, and don’t anticipate having employees. What are my business-structure options? A: Congratulations on thinking through your new business! The structure...
41% of US Job Seekers Juggle Side Hustles on Company Time, While Half of Employers Lack Policies to Prevent It
Nearly 90% of U.S. job seekers say they’ve worked a side hustle with 41% admitting to double dipping on the clock either part-time (24%) or full-time (20%). While employers are concerned about workers' divided attention, 50% say their company has no code of conduct or...
US Employers Fight Back Against “Lazy Girl Jobs” Trends
In the eyes of U.S. hiring managers, workforce productivity is high. But social media trends like “Lazy Girl Jobs” and “Bare Minimum Mondays” could spell trouble as job seekers admit these fads are affecting everything from career development to their mental...
2024 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey
The 2024 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses and we’re seeking your help in spreading the word to small businesses you work with. Small businesses are critical to the U.S. economy, but data on small businesses is limited—especially data...
Open Dialogue a Must: 96% of Job Seekers Demand Honesty from New Managers
Honesty Crucial for a Productive Workforce—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Honesty in the workplace is critical to almost all U.S. job seekers, as 96% say it’s at least somewhat important they can be honest with new managers, while 36% believe open...
More Than Two-Thirds of US Companies to Train In-House Talent Amid Cost-Cutting Strategies
Company-Led Training Top Reskilling Tool—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for...
Consumers, Businesses, and State Would Lose with Measure 118
by Katy Brooks, CEO & President, Bend Chamber Measure 118 is the most misleading measure on this year’s ballot and would be the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history. This so-called “rebate” is actually a massive tax on sales that would ultimately cost Oregon...
Workshop Offered to Cultivate Connection and Belonging
A Learning Opportunity for Those Seeking to Foster a Sense of Belonging in Their Workplaces Our businesses, employees, and community will thrive when people feel welcomed and accepted in their workplaces and daily lives. To this end, the BendNEXT...
Measure 118 Headed for the Ballot With Largest Tax Increase in Oregon’s History
Earlier this month a broad, bipartisan coalition representing hundreds of large and small businesses, consumers, taxpayers and leading organizations from across Oregon, including the Bend Chamber, announced its formal opposition to a costly ballot proposal to create...
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Benefits Broker Meetup
Join us, for an opportunity to connect with fellow experienced insurance brokers and benefits industry professionals. This event is designed to provide you with valuable insights into the latest health benefit plans available to your clients through the BBSI Benefits...
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