Deschutes County has received federal funding to provide incentives to individuals who get vaccinated in Deschutes County. Deschutes County Health Services is working to provide various incentives, including gift cards and products purchased from local businesses....
While our office is officially open now, it just doesn't quite seem official until that ribbon gets cut! We'd love to celebrate with all of you who have been supportive of us, and helped make this big milestone a reality for our company! Whether you're an existing or...
The Coronavirus pandemic has effectively changed the way businesses and corporations manage their teams, businesses, and office space. In late 2020 and early 2021, the Franklin Crossing building in downtown Bend, Oregon, experienced a considerable shift in tenancy....
Desert Rose Cactus Lounge opened its doors to the Bend, OR community on May 29th. It is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Andrea Metzler and Kent Halverson. Metzler also owns Art Terrarium in Des Moines, IA, a houseplant shop that she opened in May 2017....
Compass Commercial is pleased to announce Kôr Community Land Trust, St. Vincent de Paul of Bend, and Hearts and Hands for Humanity have been chosen as our three Compass Cares charities for 2021 and 2022. Each of our charities will receive $2,000 per year of the...
Virtually every industry in the state is experiencing a workforce challenge. Quality jobs are going unfilled: if this continues, it could hinder economic recovery for Oregon. We know that qualified workers are not yet returning to their jobs for several reasons.
The Bend City Council adopted the Safe Parking Programs into the municipal code on April 7, 2021, that enable property owners or lessees within the City of Bend to allow limited overnight parking for people experiencing homelessness. Code changes provide additional...
This new initiative, established by the American Rescue Plan, will leverage a community navigator approach to reach our nation’s smallest businesses, with a priority focus on those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as women and veterans.
Certain requirements for receiving regular UI benefits were paused or modified during the pandemic, like being able to work, actively looking for work, and being available for work, and registering for work in their iMatchSkills® system. These requirements will soon start back up again.
Deschutes County has $1.3 million in relief funds available for eligible businesses that were directly impacted by the County’s weeklong return to the “Extreme Risk” level. Applications for the relief funds are open now through Thursday, May 27.
Bend’s popularity has brought its consequences, including the affordability of living here. Over the past year, the median cost of a home has risen to about $525,000 – with some months surpassing $600,000.
As of May 17, all five counties had vaccinated over 65% of residents 16 or older with at least one dose. All five counties have also submitted equity plans to OHA.
Most restrictions to be lifted statewide when 70% of Oregonians 16 and older receive first dose. Deschutes County is at 61% as of May 13.
Small businesses are the backbone of just about every community. Check out this list of 18 ways you can support your favorite small business as we celebrate National Small Business week!
Corporate Activitey Tax Update First-quarter 2021 estimated payments for Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax are due by Friday, April 30, 2021. Taxpayers expecting to owe $5,000 or more of Corporate Activity Tax for the 2021 calendar year must make estimated payments....
