Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In April, Central Oregon's total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,620 jobs year-over-year, with employment gains taking place in the counties of...
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Annual Art in the West Exhibition and Auction Celebrates Region Through Stunning Artwork
The High Desert Museum will unveil a diverse collection of traditional andcontemporary art on Saturday, July 8 in its annual Art in the West exhibition and silentauction. This year’s juried exhibition will feature over 90 works of art by dozens ofacclaimed...
Commercial Restaurant Leasing Opportunity at the Bend Municipal Airport
The City of Bend is currently accepting applications for an operator for the Airport restaurant. The restaurant area at the Bend Municipal Airport offers an opportunity for a qualified applicant to provide food services at the Bend Municipal Airport, which is a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
BBSI/Barran Liebman Employment Law Webinar: Key Legal Updates & Best Practices for Oregon Employers
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....
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.
88% of Hiring Managers Would Consider Firing Workers for Content in Personal Social Media Posts
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...
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...
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...
Nominations Now Being Accepted for Business Excellence Awards
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.
Bend Central District Transition is Happening Now
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.
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