On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that allocates new funds and tax credits to help struggling small businesses.
This International Women’s Day we #ChooseToChallenge stereotypes, call out inequality, and celebrate women’s achievements. Join us on this journey to shine a spotlight on activity encouraging and uplifting women to pursue goals without bias or barriers.
Apply now through Mar. 2—The Landlord Compensation Fund provides relief to residential landlords who have been unable to collect tenant rent due to tenant financial hardships. Landlords can directly apply through an online application portal.
Technical issues may have impacted some of the applications that were previously submitted.
Let’s celebrate Central Oregon’s diversity, kindness and tenacity by digging deep and honoring some of the women who stay out of the limelight, but definitely deserve recognition after this challenging year.
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.
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...
Changes to Business COVID GuidelinesLast week, Governor Brown announced some changes to business guidance for counties in the “Extreme Risk” category, which includes Deschutes County. While these are not major changes, some of them may allow you to resume or expand...
Contact: Robin Maxey, Public Information Officer, Oregon Dept. of Revenue, robin.maxey@oregon.gov In July, the Oregon Department of Revenue implemented a new email subscription service which will make it easier for your organization to keep track of the latest news...
The recently adopted Oregon OSHA Temporary COVID-19 rule includes a series of deadlines, including three inter-related requirements. Under the rule, employers must complete both the required Risk Assessment and the Infection Control Plan based on that Risk...
By Kale Donnelly, Workforce Analyst, State of Oregon Employment Department "We’re still chugging along on our economic recovery — Unemployment rates continue to decline, and most industries continue to add jobs. Still, all counties’ employment levels are down from...
If you know of a business that is struggling, please refer them to your local Rapid Response Coordinator for assistance: Dana Dunlap – 541-388-6075, ddunlap@coic.org (Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes Counties As the economic impacts continue to affect businesses in our...
SMALL BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATION OPENING FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH NOON UNTIL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9TH 11:59 PM Deschutes County Grant Application Jefferson County Grant Application About the Program The State of Oregon has made available to Central Oregon counties grant...
Katy Brooks — Bend Chamber CEO It is darkest before the dawn. If you are a restaurant, spa, fitness center, hairdresser, indoor recreational facility or any business that relies on human beings to be present in order to provide your goods and services, these are...
Oregon OSHA Adopts COVID-19 rules for all workplaces. The new rules go into effect beginning Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Information provided by Oregon Business & Industry. Click here to view the full rules. Here is what employers will need to do: Posters Employers...
