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%...
by Katy Brooks, CEO & President, Bend Chamber Bend is one of the few cities in Oregon still experiencing net population growth. And the city of Bend is at the receiving end of trying to accommodate these new residents and businesses by planning and investing in...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Willamette Valley Vineyards’ new location! Willamette Valley Vineyards has brought the Oregon winery experience to Central Oregon. Their new downtown Bend location offers world class, sustainably made wines...
Summer is upon us, but the work of our local policymakers is still going strong. City Council has an active summer agenda with important policy conversations underway ranging from transportation and mobility projects to electrification policies. Feedback and citizen...
On the local level, 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 operations and maintenance.
The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2024 graduates. Twenty-nine outstanding individuals formally graduated from the Leadership Bend program on June 11, 2024.
FAN Honors 14 High School Students With Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education he Family Access Network (FAN) is pleased to announce that fourteen Central Oregon graduating high school students have each received a $2,000 scholarship to pursue their...
Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is excited to announce Russ Monroe, CPM®, CSM, VP of Asset and Property Management, as the newest partner. Locally owned and based in Bend, Oregon, Compass Commercial’s ten shareholders collectively navigate the company’s...
Heart 'n Home is excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Kira Buresh. Kira comes to us with nearly two decades of experience in the health care field. Kira started her career in the Portland Metro Area at a skilled nursing facility and then later...
