Springtime is the season for budget setting, and as such the City of Bend is engaged in budget setting processes for the next cycle. The city runs a biennial budget and adjusts annually based on projected revenue and community expenses. Citizen engagement is key as a...
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting & open house celebration at Kernutt Stokes, 1777 SW Chandler Ave, Ste 280, in Bend on May 17. Congratulations and thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor LS Networks! Kernutt Stokes is a full-service...
The City of Bend is currently accepting applications for an operator for the Airport restaurant. The restaurant area at the Bend Municipal Airport offers an opportunity for a qualified applicant to provide food services at the Bend Municipal Airport, which is a...
By Ralph Cole, CFA, Director Equity Strategy and Portfolio Management A manifestation of interest rate risk and deposit flight amid the Fed’s ongoing battle to tame inflation precipitated the nation’s first significant bank failure since the global financial crisis...
Pilot project demonstrates how employers can support a path to homeownership for their employees. The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust are excited to announce that from a pool of 35 employer partners, these four have had employees selected to be...
SHRM recently awarded Central Oregon SHRM its prestigious EXCEL Silver Award for the CHAPTER’s accomplishments in 2022. The EXCEL award is given to state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by 2,720 jobs year-over-year, with most employment gains taking place in Deschutes County (+2,210...
By Katy Brooks, CEO This article first appeared in The Bulletin on May 7, 2023 There are numerous reminders every day of how serious the lack of housing has become in Oregon. When our schools can’t retain teachers, our children fall behind. When hospitals can’t hire...
Earlier this week, lawmakers received the quarterly revenue forecast from state economists. This forecast is particularly meaningful as it provides the revenue assumptions for the 2023-25 biennium state budget.
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting & grand opening celebration at Home Instead, 20380 Halfway Rd #C, in Bend on May 15. Congratulations and thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor LS Networks! The new Home Instead Training Center is a...
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration at Crescita Community, 2500 NE 8th Street, in Bend on May 12. Congratulations to Kor Community Land Trust on the completion of your second net-zero, affordable homeownership community and thank you...
The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association invites you to participate in the First Annual Taste of Umpqua - Bend on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at Tetherow. After two successful Taste of Umpqua events, we are bringing the wonderful wines from Umpqua Valley to Bend!...
Seven Peaks School is proud to announce five of our 7th graders will present their research at NHD Nationals in Maryland this June. The following students are recognized for their outstanding achievements in advancing to Nationals in these categories: Exhibit1st...
Photos by Thompson Creative Colton and Keri put their hands on the wooden frame that will be a wall in their new home. The first home of their own. With their toddler watching and with the help of more than a dozen community members by their side,...
Two Spruce Law is thrilled to announce that Ian Ferguson has returned to Central Oregon and joined the firm as the Office Administrator. Ian is a Native of Bend Oregon. He entered the United States Navy upon graduating High School. He left the military on April 1,...
