VISIT: https://centraloregonsos.com/ Bend, OR – On Wednesday, March 25, a new website was launched in Central Oregon called CentralOregonSOS.com. This new website was created as a one-stop resource hub for employers, employees, and the community in this time...
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Child Care Alternatives Amongst School and Child Care Facility Closures
OREGON STATE >> COVID RESOURCES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Child Care Connection Sheet From Pandemic Partners of Bend - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE As Central Oregon schools prepare for school closures and child care facilities close in an effort to reduce...
2020 Women of the Year Award Recipients Announced
SEE ALL THE PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE The Women of the Year Awards, presented by the Bend Chamber and Source Weekly, and sponsored by U.S. Bank, is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of the women of Central Oregon. “This year, a record number of...
2020 Women of the Year Nominees
{Pictured above, the 2019 nominees and recipients at the closing of the 2019 award ceremony} The Bend Chamber and the Source Weekly present the 2020 Women of the Year Awards, sponsored by U.S. Bank. This year’s nominees have inspired others through their leadership,...
Childcare Task Force
A Childcare Task Force A Childcare Task Force representing a wide variety of regional interests on the issue of lack of childcare supply has been meeting since early 2018 to identify creative and diverse ways to address the lack of quality childcare in our community....
Q & A with Megan Norris // Central Oregon Childcare Accelerator
Pictured above left to right: Alexandra (8), Isabella (4), with mom - Megan Norris. A consortium of regional businesses, early learning and health organizations, and the Bend Chamber focused on tackling Central Oregon’s shortage of childcare and has hired Megan...
Central Oregon Childcare Accelerator Hired to Help Address Childcare Shortage
Childcare Shortage A consortium of regional businesses, early learning and health organizations, and the Bend Chamber focused on tackling Central Oregon’s shortage of childcare and has hired Megan Norris to begin work on creating more options for those looking for...
Bend Chamber Creating Programming to Help Retain Young Professionals
Creating Programming It is so important for employers to invest in their people. Studies show that when employees are encouraged to grow professionally as well as personally, and to become civically engaged, they are more likely to stay in their communities. In fact,...
Precision Body & Paint Inc
Certified Collision Care Specialty Shop (CCSP) Precision Body and Paint Inc. is a Certified Collision Care Specialty Shop (CCSP). We are proud to be Oregon's leading certified auto body repair center. Since 1975, our philosophy has been simple and our conviction...
BendNEXT
BendNext With an understanding that a thriving business environment relies heavily on a strong and healthy community – and vice versa – the Bend Chamber is excited to announce the expansion of our community and employee impact programs through our 501c3 nonprofit...
Lack of Child Care Impacts Economy
Child Care Impacts Bend’s allure as a place to raise a family has created a growing need for childcare as these families move here, find jobs and settle in. The challenge is there isn’t enough child care options to go around, it’s often very expensive and sometimes...
Bend Chamber Working with Local Task Force on Child Care Needs Issue
Local Task Force on Child Care On Wednesday, June 13, you might have received and email from the Bend Chamber of Commerce asking for your feedback on the subject of child care availability/affordability here in Central Oregon. That’s because the Chamber is working...
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