Heart of Oregon Corps is excited to announce a transformative expansion of its year-round, young adult High Desert Conservation Corps program, fueled by new funding from The Corps Network. Heart of Oregon is one of eight Service and Conservation Corps across...
Carrying forward an annual tradition, Les Schwab Tire Centers is partnering with Central Oregon Daily News to collect toys for children of all ages in the Central Oregon area to enjoy this holiday season. These organizations are building on significant success,...
Compass Commercial Construction is honored to be the recipient of the Sanctuary Reinvented Award at the 2024 Building a Better Oregon Awards for their work on the Juniper Mountain Counseling project. The Central Oregon Association of Realtors (COAR) hosted the...
Walt Ramage of NAI Cascade and Jay Lyons of Compass Commercial Real Estate Services have been honored with the prestigious COAR Commercial Transaction of the Year award, recognizing their outstanding work in the sale of the flagship Les Schwab location in Bend,...
Shift gears to embrace new and evolving cycles this November with Deschutes Public Library. Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors, attend an introductory class on the Ennegram and discover the world’s most endangered marine mammal. All programs are free and...
Cyber insurance is an important tool in an organization’s overall cyber risk management strategy, but many organizations lack adequate cyber insurance if they do have the coverage at all. A report by CYE found that 80% of insured companies that suffered a data...
Employment Transition Solutions (ETS) was announced as a 2024 BASA Awards® Winner in the Staffing & HR Agency Firm category, winning two tracks of Best Entrepreneur and Best Startup in their annual Best of America Small Business Awards competition. The BASA...
Freshen My Home is proud to announce the launch of its eco-friendly, efficient, and affordable “housecleaning lite” services across Central Oregon. This woman-owned local business is redefining the way small and medium-sized homes stay fresh and clean, offering...
Partnership Offers Knowledge, Experience and Premier Customer Service RE/MAX Key Properties, a longstanding family-owned, full-service real estate brokerage, and veteran-owned, independent boutique brokerage, West + Main Homes Oregon, have merged. Now...
by Joe Herrle, CFA, CAIA Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Recently, a realtor friend shared that transaction volume was low due to high interest rates, resulting in a sluggish market. However, with last month's Federal Reserve's rates cut, he and others in the...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct 24, 2024 to celebrate E2 Solar’s new ownership! E2 Solar is in the renewable energy space. They have installed residential/commercial solar systems in Bend for nearly 20 years, helping customers cut costs,...
Ally and Parker Randels haven’t been in town for long, but they have made a huge impression on our community already and we are so glad they’re here!
Question: I’ve been thinking about creating a natural beverages business. I will be working alone, part time, and don’t anticipate having employees. What are my business-structure options? A: Congratulations on thinking through your new business! The structure...
Nearly 90% of U.S. job seekers say they’ve worked a side hustle with 41% admitting to double dipping on the clock either part-time (24%) or full-time (20%). While employers are concerned about workers' divided attention, 50% say their company has no code of conduct or...
