It’s everywhere. From the lowest-paying jobs to high-wage earners, employees are walking out the door. And not just in Bend, but people are resigning across the country, causing disruption to businesses and a wave of labor shortages.
Business Oregon is creating a statewide Economic Recovery Plan which will emphasize assisting those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The work is analyzing the areas of Oregon’s economy that have been most negatively impacted by the pandemic, while taking into...
New White Paper Explores the Long-Term Consequences for Today’s Students Only 56% Say U.S. is Taking the Right Steps to Help Students Recover Results from The Harris Poll With "now hiring" signs on every street corner across the United States, businesses are in crisis...
80+ Nonprofits Participate in $1 MillionEnd-of-Year Giving Campaign The 2021 Central Oregon Gives campaign launched on November 10 and is now accepting donations through a new interactive website that links community members with more than 80 nonprofits working to...
Seven Companies Awarded a Total of $550,000 at this Year’s Conference Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted the 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) from Downtown Bend. Fourteen companies presented on the Tower Theatre stage to a hybrid audience...
An innovative child care business training program at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is up and running with partnership from the nonprofit NeighborImpact and funding from the city of Bend and Deschutes County, all...
Ask an employer in Bend what their largest obstacle is for hiring and you’ll hear a consistent complaint — their workers can’t find an affordable place to live, and they are losing, or can’t hire employees as a result.
Our housing shortage is devastating our available labor pool and as Bendites watch the situation worsen, they are ready for solutions.
We’re pleased to announce the ribbon cutting celebration at Postal Connections at their new location at 100 NE River Mall Dr., Suite 104 in Bend on October 2021. Congratulations to new franchise owners Lee Kennedy and Leticia Sanchez and thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor BendTel!
SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 8 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM Facebook is offering a virtual event for Central Oregon businesses that will bring together small business owners, entrepreneurs, job seekers and community groups to enable them to learn how to use technology to grow their...
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is offering a unique and tailored series of leadership development training courses for employees in the manufacturing and construction industry, per recent requests from manufacturing employers. Thanks to generous support from...
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announces the Growth Stage finalists presenting at the 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference(BVC) taking place Thursday, October 21 – Friday, October 22, 2021. The Bend Venture Conference, the largest Angel conference in...
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announces the five finalists advancing in the Early Stage competition and the four Impact Competition finalists for the 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC).EDCO ANNOUNCES THE IMPACT COMPETITION FINALISTS PRESENTING...
Pfizer booster dose vaccinations are now available for eligible individuals at many locations across Central Oregon. The easiest and fastest way to get a booster dose is to schedule an appointment at a pharmacy through www.vaccines.gov or by calling your primary...
The following feedback and opinions are from the Oregon Home Builders Association: OSHA intends to adopt permanent rules for smoke and heat. As part of the rule-making process, OSHA is seeking input from employees of businesses that would be...
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is pleased to share its lineup of free events for the community on Oct. 11, following the recent decision to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The day will include a land acknowledgment...
