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...
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...
KEY LEGAL UPDATES & BEST PRACTICES FOR OREGON EMPLOYERS IN 2023 Join us for a complimentary webinar on employment law updates and key considerations for 2023 that employers of all sizes and industries in Oregon should be thinking about and implementing....
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.
1 in 4 Employers Say No Personal Social Media on the Clock Latest Results from The Harris Poll Personal social media posts are not off limits to employment determinations as 88% of U.S. hiring managers say they would consider firing employees for content found in...
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...
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...
The nomination process for the Bend Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards is now open through January 1, 2023. The 2023 Business Excellence Awards event is a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of the Bend Chamber’s member organizations in 2022.
It’s exciting to talk about how Bend’s Central District will be transformed in the coming years. This is arguably the largest urban redevelopment Bend has undertaken.
74% of Companies Say It’s Key to Keeping Up with Demand Latest Results from The Harris Poll Facing a busy holiday shopping season with a shortage of workers, nearly 80% of U.S. companies believe automation could help their business, and 74% say it’s the key to...
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...
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...
All Central Oregon counties have fully recovered from job losses in 2020, and are in expansionary growth passing their pre-pandemic peaks. Over the 12-month span ending in August, Deschutes’ and Jefferson’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.2% (1,040 jobs) and 4.0%...
1 in 5 Companies Have No Plans to Increase Pay Latest Results from The Harris Poll Expectations for wage increases have jumped roughly 20% since 2020 as 70% of companies plan to offer higher salary adjustments through the end of the year. Benefits, however,...
Our ask of candidates this election season is — to seek us out and engage in discussion. Employers in Bend are facing many challenges that look much like those of other citizens that can be aided by policy and legislation.
