Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend continues to be recognized as one of the country's most sustainable live entertainment venues, recently earning four Live Nation 2024 Awards for environmental stewardship. A culmination of efforts put forth by the venue's...
Member Announcements
Visit Central Oregon Accepting Applications for the Central Oregon Future Fund
Offers $280,000 in Funding for Regional Tourism Projects: Now in its third year, Visit Central Oregon’s successful grant program is designed to support tourism-related projects that benefit both residents and visitors. Visit Central Oregon has begun...
Mobile Employment Van Brings Job Search Support to Rural Central Oregon Communities
COIC/Worksource is expanding its reach in 2025 with the launch of its Mobile Employment Van, which brings job search support directly to rural and underserved communities across central Oregon. This "office on wheels" offers a range of services typically found...
KTVZ Appoints Gregory Deffenbaugh News Director
KTVZ-TV, the NBC affiliate serving Bend, Oregon, is proud to announce that Gregory Deffenbaugh has been appointed the station’s new News Director. Deffenbaugh brings with him a wealth of experience, having most recently served as News Director at WREX-TV, the...
COCC Stages Community Meet-and-Greets for Three Presidential Finalists
Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) board of directors has selected three finalists for the role of president, the college is holding a series of meet-and-greets across the district, Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, to welcome...
Museum Receives Two Prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Awards
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to the High Desert Museum for a total of $240,337. Both grants support increased storytelling about and educational resources for the High Desert region, a largely...
3rd Annual Cabin Fever Expo—Presented by Beaver Coach Sales
This January, Beaver Coach Sales will kick off the third annual Cabin Fever Expo at the Deschutes County Expo Center. This event, held January 23-26, is designed to inspire adventure and welcome outdoor enthusiasts ready to gear up with high-quality outdoor...
CiES Partners with Textron Aviation to Deliver Advanced Fuel Senders for Cessna Aircraft
CiES is proud to announce that it has been selected as a supplier for Textron Aviation, providing cutting-edge fuel senders for Cessna aircraft, including the 172, 182, 206, and Caravan models flown by FedEx feeders. These advanced fuel senders are now being...
Work-Collective Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
Since opening the doors to Work-Collective in January 2020 much has changed – a global pandemic, an influx of new residents and workers in Bend and dramatic changes to how and where we work. Despite these challenges, Work-Collective Community Coworking...
HDFFA’s 2024 Programs Reached More than 75,000 Central Oregon Residents
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) believes everyone deserves good food. They serve this belief everyday with programming in increasing access to healthy, locally grown food for Central Oregonians experiencing food insecurity; providing support...
Visit Bend Announces New Destinations Stewardship Director, Zavier Borja
Visit Bend has announced today the hiring of Zavier Borja, who joins the Visit Bend team as the organization's new role of Destination Stewardship Director, beginning January 2, 2025. The Destination Stewardship Director will oversee Visit Bend’s grant...
Cozy Up with Page-turning Stories: Join the Winter Reading Challenge
Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading Challenge (January 1 – March 20) is your opportunity to explore new genres, read diverse authors, and participate in fun activities for the...
Mid Oregon Invests Over $56,000 in Local Healthcare and Education Initiatives
Donations embrace the credit union’s philosophy of people helping people Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, proudly announces its charitable donations of $56,000 to local healthcare and...
Luxury Travel Advisor Vicky Malakoff Joins TL365, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate, Enhancing Client Access to Exclusive Benefits and Global Connections
Vicky Malakoff is thrilled to announce her new affiliation with TL365, part of the respected Travel Leaders Network (TLN). This exciting step allows her to offer clients even more enriched travel experiences, with unparalleled access to exclusive perks,...
Students from Heart of Oregon YouthBuild Selected to Attend National Leadership Conference
Two local youth joined movement of motivated young people in Washington D.C. at Annual YouthBuild AmeriCorps Conference of Young Leaders Miles Rosales and Nolan Wolfe, students at Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild, were elected to join more than 40 other young leaders...
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