Kernutt Stokes, an Oregon-based accounting firm with four offices in the state, is pleased to announce its latest employee promotions: Nick Vitale, CPA, to director of Virtual Accounting; Claire Pahlmeyer, CPA, CIA, and Lita Mylenek, CPA, to managers; and Sam...
Kalinda Carnahan, Interior designer at STEELE Associates Architects LLC in Bend, Oregon, has earned her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification from the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ). With her NCIDQ...
Dr. Laurie Chelsey, president of Central Oregon Community College (COCC), has announced her plans to step down from her role and retire as of June 30, 2025, having served the college as president since July of 2019. Chesley is only the sixth president in COCC’s...
OHSU-St. Charles Three Sisters Rural Track Program trains family medicine physicians, aims to improve health care access in rural Oregon Three newly minted physicians are the first trainees of the Three Sisters Rural Track Program, or RTP, a three-year family...
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 20, the High Desert Museum will unveil its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. This year’s exhibition boasts 113 pieces crafted by...
Oregon State University – Cascades has given its 2024 Employee Awards to eight faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the Bend campus and surrounding community. The recipients of the campus’ 2024 employee awards were: Cassie Copeland...
Join us, for an opportunity to connect with fellow experienced insurance brokers and benefits industry professionals. This event is designed to provide you with valuable insights into the latest health benefit plans available to your clients through the BBSI Benefits...
Q: I own and operate a small bakery in Central Oregon. I am very fortunate to have a good core team of employees now, but to scale the business I need to hire and it can be very difficult to find and retain good employees. What are some strategies and resources that...
Employers Increasingly Lenient on Attire, Cell Phones and Communication—Latest Results from The Harris Poll A casual work environment, coupled with an emphasis on strong positive company culture, appears to play a major role in ensuring company success and...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist Serving the East Cascades of Oregon | Oregon Employment Department All over-the-year total nonfarm employment gains in May were concentrated in Deschutes County, with employment up by 110 jobs. In...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Ravvivare Health & Wellness! Ravvivare Health & Wellness is a medical aesthetics practice that specializes in enhancing your natural beauty. Come experience the revitalizing fusion of science, beauty...
Sara Odendahl, our Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, was in attendance at Senator Ron Wyden's press conference in Bend on June 27. The Senator was in town working to build support for passing the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers...
Youth Career Connect (YCC) is a partnership between local high schools, businesses, the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and East Cascade Works. YCC is focused on bringing meaningful work experiences to students while assisting businesses in training...
However, Employers Encourage Authenticity, Promoting Positive Mental Health—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Although overall company culture has become more casual, 41% of U.S. job seekers still don’t feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace as 79%...
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