LIVE & Virtual: October 6, 9 – 4:30. For Students, Businesses, Government Officials and Individuals! Fantastic Keynote and Panelist Speakers! Become a game changer at 350 Deschutes’ Go Clean Energy Conference on Thursday, October 6, from 9 – 4:30. Don’t miss this...
80% of Businesses are Taking Steps to Make Hiring Easier Latest Results from The Harris Poll While some segments of the U.S. labor force have started to eliminate positions amid labor market and economic instability, a recent survey indicates competition for top...
The application process for Hardhat in Hand is now closed. If you have questions regarding future cohorts, please reach out to Fortis Construction at hardhatinhand@fortisconstruction.com. Are you interested in joining the construction trades and helping...
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on August 15, 2022. My twins are off to college, which brought this topic to the forefront for me along with so many other parents hoping their children not only get great training or...
57% of U.S. Companies Will Continue Onboarding Workers Despite Downturn Latest Results from The Harris Poll In a recent study, 57% of American companies indicate they will forge ahead with hiring despite a looming recession, highlighting a stark departure from...
Applications Open Now Through August 16 Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) on Thursday, October 20–Friday, October 21, 2022, in downtown Bend and virtually online. Ticketing, speaker...
While we were all contending with record snow and rainfall this spring, two new permanent rules were adopted in Oregon to protect workers from smoke and heat-related illnesses.
Economy in Central Oregon All Central Oregon counties have fully recovered from job losses in 2020, and are heading into expansionary growth passing their pre-pandemic peaks. Deschutes’ and Jefferson’s employment grew by 2.5% (2,150 jobs) and 3.3% (220), respectively,...
54% of Businesses Report Having a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy in Place Efforts to establish a company diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy have steadily increased over the last two years, but 21% of U.S. companies say translating this effort to...
Economy in Central Oregon Deschutes’ and Jefferson’s employment grew by 2.3% (2,020 jobs) and 2.6% (170), respectively, over the last 12 months, which was slightly slower than the Oregon average of 4.1%. Crook had a healthy growth rate of 7.4%, adding 500 jobs. Crook...
Only 55% Gave Previous Company Advance Notice Latest Results from The Harris Poll The majority of U.S. adults (87%) say employees are familiar with the concept of providing a two weeks’ notice to employers upon leaving. However, despite stating this advance notice...
The Oregon Employment Department has given the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program a new name, Paid Leave Oregon. Meanwhile, the department is working on the latest batch of rules for the program, which the Legislature established in 2019....
Oregon OSHA adopted administrative rules last week to protect employees from excessive heat and smoke. The heat rules include requirements to provide access to shade and water. They also require employers to provide paid breaks of increasing length as heat...
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on May 21, 2022. As the worst impacts of COVID-19 wane, businesses are now contending with new challenges, including labor shortages and inflation. As we have watched inflation rise to...
