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Central Oregon Economic Indicators March 2023

Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos  | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by 2,720 jobs year-over-year, with most employment gains taking place in Deschutes County (+2,210...

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State Announces Minimum Wage Increases

(Portland, OR) — Pursuant to ORS 653.025(5), Commissioner Stephenson determined that the minimum wage rates in Oregon will increase on July 1, 2023. Raising the minimum wage can increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen recruitment and retention...

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Understanding the Cost-Benefit of Staffing

By Chris Petty, Franchise Manager, Express Employment Professionals of Central Oregon In North America, there are estimated to be more than 25,000 staffing and recruiting agencies, with nearly 50,000 offices in the U.S. alone. After the ups and downs the workforce...

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Road to Leadership Still Challenging for Women

By Katy Brooks, CEO This article first appeared in The Bulletin on April 2, 2023 As we close out Women’s History Month — an annual celebration of contributions of women in history, culture and society, it’s a good time to recognize the role of women in business and...

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Central Oregon Economic Indicators February 2023

Economy in Central Oregon By Jake Procino  | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in January, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew 3.7%, adding 70,800 jobs. All central Oregon counties have...

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The Challenge of Being a Business in Oregon

Doing business in Oregon isn’t easy — and it’s not cheap. The cost and complexity of operating here have risen significantly in recent years. Although Oregon and Bend have fantastic natural resources and lifestyle perks to offer businesses and their employees, employers need to make ends meet to stay and invest here.

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How to End 2022 Right for New Year Success

By Chris Petty, Franchise Manager of Express Employment Professionals of Central Oregon. With the remaining weeks left in 2022, we’re officially in the final stretch of the year. Before the calendar switches to 2023, now is the best time to buckle down, tie up loose...

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Unaffordable Housing is Worsening the Labor Shortage

By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on December 11, 2022. We all know that the lack of available and affordable housing is one of the most significant challenges to Bend and Central Oregon. Left unresolved, our housing...

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Boys and Girls Clubs Offers Sublease in Downtown Bend

Are You Looking for a Rental Space in the Heart of Downtown Bend?   Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend at the Historic Old Bend Athletic Club Building! We are excited to offer a sublease of our three-story building on Wall St. Sublease includes 24/7 access...

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Listen & Envision Session for Businesses

Designed as opportunities to listen to each other and envision our shared future. Envision Bend is hosting a series of workshops as part of its Bend Vision Project. The project is gathering input from people that live, work or recreate in the greater Bend area about...

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