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2024 Legislative Session Falls Short for Bend Housing Production
Broadly speaking, the 2024 session yielded a lot of success for our state. Important work was done in addressing Oregon’s addiction crisis, adding funds for childcare for working folks, funding for housing, and long-awaited changes to land use to make more land for...
Announcing Two New Members of the Board of Directors Filling Vacated Positions
We're pleased to share that Daniel Elder of Campfire Hotel and Stephanie Senner of Suterra have joined the Bend Chamber Board of Directors, filling two vacated positions. Each will serve on the board until December 2025. Daniel is an Oregon native, looking for any...
2024 Legislative Session Wraps Up Early
In stark contrast to the prior year, the 2024 Legislative Session was quick and efficient. Nearly 300 bills were introduced over the 32-day session of which a third crossed the finish line. As expected, the focus was housing production, Measure 110 reform and...
Workforce Housing Employer Selection Opens for Rooted at Simpson Community
In partnership with the Bend Chamber, RootedHomes is excited to announce its second workforce housing employer selection is now open.
Ribbon Cutting Showcase for OnSight Eye Center
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for OnSight Eye Center on March 14. Dr. Brian Desmond has opened Bend’s first new ophthalmology clinic in 20 years and Central Oregon’s only office-based surgery center. For more informations visit:...
Wild Ride and Rimrock Trails Hosts Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash
Get ready for the most magical celebration of the year! We are thrilled to announce the Third Annual Kiefer's Magical Birthday Bash, brought to you by Wild Ride Brewing! Prepare for a two-night extravaganza filled with incredible music, exciting raffles, a live...
Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser Sponsorships Now Available
Join us on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser sponsored by Mike's Fence Center and benefiting Heart of Oregon Corps. This highly anticipated event will be held at the beautiful Tetherow Resort in Bend, OR. Get ready to indulge in a...
NW Association for Blind Athletes Dinner and Auction Together in Tandem Event
Mill Works Pub now open in the Old Mill District
Couple behind Boxwood Kitchen launch new family-friendly dining experience A popular restaurant in Bend’s Old Mill District has closed, but its owners - including the executive chef – have quickly opened a new venture that reimagines a classic Bend...
Saalfeld Griggs 2024 Annual Employment Law Conference – April 11, 2024
Employment law compliance is one of the most difficult challenges faced by any company. To protect your company from liability, it is important to understand the law, recognize potential risks, adopt solid HR compliance practices, and make informed decisions. This...
A New Blueprint for Growth in Construction Services
Compass Commercial Construction Services announces a change in leadership following the retirement of Managing Partner Steven Hendley. Rich Reese, Vice President of Construction Services, assumed leadership on January 1, 2024. Reese brings over 35 years of...
Partners In Care Announces its 45th Anniversary of Serving Central Oregon
Partners In Care announces its 45th anniversary of serving Central Oregon as the region’s leading and oldest nonprofit hospice, home health, and palliative care provider. In 1979, a group of volunteers created their own model of care for people who were...
Meyer Memorial Trust Awards Family Access Network $37,500
Funding will support FAN advocate services across Central Oregon Meyer Memorial Trust has awarded Family Access Network (FAN) a grant of $37,500 to bolster FAN advocate services throughout Central Oregon. In the first half of the 2023- 24 school year...
SELCO Community Credit Union Launches ‘SELCO Steps Up,’ Reimagining and Expanding its Community Involvement Efforts
With SELCO Steps Up, the Oregon-based credit union seeks to create positive, innovative, and lasting change through community giving, volunteerism, financial education, and student and educator support SELCO Community Credit Union has reimagined and expanded...
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