Registration Open for Next Quarterly Event on July 7 On April 12, there was a standing room only crowd for the inaugural session of Bend 101 — the Bend Chamber’s “onramp for community connection.” More than 200 locals showed up to participate in the event’s...
As masks come off and we once again see each other’s full faces, we also see how the difficult years of masking, distancing and other requirements during the pandemic have deeply impacted small businesses here in Bend.
What to Do if You or an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19—CDC Guidelines for Isolation and Quarantine Quarantine vs. Isolation You quarantine when you might have been exposed to the virus and may or may not have been infected. You isolate when you are sick...
The Giving Plate is gearing up for its biggest year yet for its annual Jingle Store on December 18th and 19th. This is a free event for low-to-moderate income families in Central Oregon. Families can sign up their children who are 17 and under to come and “shop” with...
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.
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....
New tax credit will fully offset the cost for small businesses and nonprofits who provide paid leave for employees to get the COVID vaccine.
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.
Moe Carrick believes that people can and should thrive at work, and that when they do, organizations succeed.
A partnership of local organizations have created a survey to determine what expertise and assistance businesses will need in order to accelerate their recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Support local businesses this holiday season by participating in the Shop Local Challenge!
On Tuesday, December 1, Governor Kate Brown announced updates to county risk levels under the state's new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19...
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...
Mask Enforcement Update and Hotline Reminder At a special meeting related to rising COVID-19 cases last week, the Bend City Council agreed to increase fines for businesses and organizations not in compliance with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidelines on face...
