by Sara Odendahl, Director of Government Affairs, Bend Chamber The 2025 Legislative Session is underway, and legislators will be busy working on policy and budget issues for the next 160 days. This year’s session is a “long session” wherein elected consider policy...
One-Third of Job Seekers Predict Decline in Desired Field Positions Is the job market heating up or cooling down? U.S. job seekers are split in the new year, with a third believing there are fewer job opportunities in their desired fields compared to a year ago...
Join COCC for the 2025 State of the College Address Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence Central Oregon Community College (COCC) invites community members, regional leaders, employers, educators and partners to attend the 2025 State of the College Address, presented by...
Congratulations to these Central Oregon businesses and nonprofits and Bend Chamber Members for being recognized among the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon! 100 Best companies to work for: Large 4. Hayden Homes 5. Sunriver Resort 12. Express...
January marks National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the transformative impact that mentors have on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) invites the community to celebrate this important month by joining our...
SELCO’s inaugural Classroom Makeover program awarded three educators statewide as much as $15,000 each to fund substantial classroom improvements The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community...
Written by Sophie Brentlinger Howard Friedman, CCIM, presents a $2,500.00 check from the National Association of Realtors to Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter in Bend and Redmond. Friedman, a Principal Broker with Compass...
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...
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...
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-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...
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...
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...
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 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...
