Earlier this month a broad, bipartisan coalition representing hundreds of large and small businesses, consumers, taxpayers and leading organizations from across Oregon, including the Bend Chamber, announced its formal opposition to a costly ballot proposal to create...
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Ask the Experts at COCC: Ironing Out Business Efficiencies
Q: I create jewelry and I’m starting to make sales at events and through my website, but since I am the only one in my business, I’m working 14-hour days and I’m very disorganized. What are some tips for being more efficient? A: Congratulations on your business...
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Central Oregon Economic Indicators—June 2024
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department June in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.0% in May to 4.1% in June, and at the statewide level,...
Rising Workloads and New Jobs Drive Positive Hiring Outlook, Budget Constraints Pose Challenges
32% of Companies Hold Headcount Steady—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Hiring outlooks and expectations of workforce increases remain high, largely driven by expansions in work with many citing increased workloads and newly created positions. However,...
Leadership Bend Class of 2025 Announced
Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2025, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber.
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Hair Gallery
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration for Hair Gallery’s new space! Located on the Eastside of Bend, The Hair Gallery of Bend is an inviting atmosphere with talented hairstylists. Their motto is “Love is in the Hair” and their mission...
Reminder: Transportation Utility Fee Appearing on July Utility Bills
A friendly reminder that businesses and residents will see a new fee on monthly City of Bend utility bills for a Transportation Utility Fee (TUF). This new fee will be assessed on both residential and commercial utility accounts as a mechanism to pay for street...
Connect 2 Oregon—July 31
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Newberry Hotel
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Newberry Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, formerly known as DoubleTree! The Newberry, Tapestry is Hilton’s lifestyle brand and will be focused on representing Bend and all the...
RootedHomes Plans to Celebrate Completion of Workforce Home at the Sisters Woodlands
RootedHomes is pleased to announce that the inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony for their first workforce home in the City of Sisters will occur at noon on Friday, July 19th, 2024. Members of the media and the general public are warmly invited to attend the event...
Beaver Coach Sales Honored with Staff Luncheon by Newmar for Platinum Service Award Achievement
Beaver Coach Sales is proud to announce that it was honored with a special staff luncheon provided by Newmar Corporation on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This event was held to celebrate Beaver Coach Sales’ remarkable achievement of the prestigious Platinum Service...
Discover the New Showroom at N the Zone Ink
We are thrilled to announce the grand unveiling of our completely remodeled showroom at N the Zone Ink! Spanning nearly 800 square feet, our revamped space is designed to elevate your experience, allowing multiple clients to simultaneously explore the extensive...
Spreading the Love: Local Market & Partners Donate Nearly 10,000 Jars of Peanut Butter
Some things are better together: peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and chocolate…and peanut butter and children. It’s true: for growing bodies, peanut butter provides a whopping eight grams of protein per serving and acts as the main building block for...
MountainStar Announces 10th Annual Birdies 4 Babies Golf & Gala Fundraiser
A Celebration of Compassion and Community MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is thrilled to announce its 10th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) Golf & Gala Fundraiser, presented by Pahlisch Homes. This highly anticipated event will take...
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