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.
Governor Brown Sets Vaccination Targets for Oregon to Begin to More Fully Reopen Economy
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Business
Celebrate Small Business Week — May 2–8
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 Activity Tax (CAT) Q1 Payments Due April 30
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....
Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Fund (SVOG)
Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Fund now open for applications.
New Tax Credit Offsets Cost for Employee COVID Vaccinations
New tax credit will fully offset the cost for small businesses and nonprofits who provide paid leave for employees to get the COVID vaccine.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) – 3 Things to Know
Get all of the details, learn how to prepare and when to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Oregon’s Labor Gap
As restaurants, the entertainment and recreation industry, hospitality and others prepare for more customers once our risk level declines, they are finding that a lack of labor is their next big hurdle to overcome.
Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants
On April 22, Business Oregon will open the second round of a grant program for building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19.
J Bar J Youth Services Hosts Job Fair
J Bar J Youth Services will be holding an in-person job fair April 8th, seeking applicants for open positions in several of their programs helping youth in Central Oregon. We are looking for team members who aspire to help young people succeed, particularly those...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Prepare to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Grant Fund (RRF).
Commercial Rent Relief Grants
Opens Mar. 8 — New program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exclusive Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Period for Small Businesses
Apply by March 10 — Effective February 24, the SBA established a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees and made changes to types of businesses that are eligible.
A Message from Chamber CEO, Katy Brooks
We are hopeful that the end of the worst days of the pandemic are near. The cost to human health and life and to our community businesses has been heavy and painful. As we all work to protect ourselves and one another from the virus, we remain insistent that our community businesses need help.
State approves Bend’s House Bill 3450 development code updates
On Jan. 22, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) unanimously approved the City of Bend’s amendments to the Bend Development Code to allow for additional housing to be built in areas zoned for employment use. The code changes go into effect...
Resources // PPP Program & Assistance
Bend Chamber PPP Presentation 1.21.21
The Bend Chamber is actively supported by these Signature Investors
