Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department October in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% from September to October, and at the statewide level,...
Bend Chamber Offers Yearlong Professional and Personal Development Opportunities The Bend Chamber’s Bend Emerging Talent (formerly Young Professionals) program, sponsored by US Bank, announces the opening of sales of its 2025 Bend Emerging Talent (Bend ET) Passport....
The Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College and the Bend Chamber of Commerce said they are honored to host U.S. Small Business Administration Portland District Director Martin Golden for a visit to downtown Bend next Monday and Tuesday,...
During the past six months, the Bend Chamber conducted a “three-horizon” survey of more than 160 business leaders in the Bend area. The survey asked what is influencing business today, what assumptions they are predicting for 10 years out, and how they will track progress between now and then.
Earlier this week the City’s Environment and Climate Committee advanced the first round of recommendations for electrification policies and programs. The recommendations for City Council consideration are the culmination of months of policy analysis and stakeholder...
Question: I manage a production facility that makes automotive parts. We invest a lot of time and resources in hiring. What are some tips for building a strong company culture and investing in our team members after they are hired? A: Thank you for your question....
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department September in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% in August to 4.1% in September, and at the...
X-Golf, a world-class indoor golf simulator open to all ages, is set to open in the Old Mill District in the new year. The Old Mill District location at 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, just east of the district’s retail core, will offer seven golf simulators, TVs...
Cobalt Properties Group has announced that Jed Bellefeuille will be joining its Bend office as Vice President of Cobalt. An accomplished commercial real estate broker based in Bend, Oregon, Bellefeuille specializes in facilitating sales and leasing transactions...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (a program of J Bar J Youth Services) is calling on the Central Oregon community to make a life-changing difference by becoming a mentor to local youth. With over 90 kids currently waiting for a mentor, Big Brothers...
Webfoot Home Improvements is proud to announce Brianna Deaner as the recipient of their 16th Annual Project Serious, a giveaway that awards $20,000 in home improvement services to deserving local heroes and non profits. This year’s focus was on recognizing the...
Supporters of Rimrock Trails gathered for the 3rd Annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots at Brasada Ranch. Nearly $107,000 was raised to help local individuals and families access essential behavioral health services. The final figures are in, and...
We are excited to invite you to our Empowering Families Luncheon, an inspiring gathering to connect, celebrate, and support our Latine community. Join us for a delicious lunch and learn about the transformative work of the Latino Community Association, with a...
Central Oregon residents, policymakers, environmental advocates, and journalists are invited to attend a vital forum discussing the region’s water challenges, featuring a panel of experts and community leaders. As the community navigates new groundwater...
Award presented to La Pine High School Principal Scott Olszewski Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Friday evening to Scott Olszewski, Principal of La Pine High School. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the...
