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Ribbon Cutting Showcase for EarthWise Pet

We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for EarthWise Pet’s new Bend location! This locally owned and operated pet supply and grooming shop resides in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza. They specialize in healthy pet foods and supplies for dogs and cats as...

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Ribbon Cutting Showcase for The Giving Plate

Community Store Grand Opening—Photo Credit: Delray RhoanDistribution Center Ribbon Cutting—Photo Credit: Delray RhoanWe’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Giving Plate's newly renovated Distribution Center and the grand opening celebration for...

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Job Seekers Press Pause on Parenthood

Survey Highlights Work/Life Balance as Top Priority—1 in 3 Delaying Family Plans—Latest Results from The Harris Poll by Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller   A lack of work/life balance is impacting job seekers in a very personal way as one-third of...

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Funding Bend School Levy Critical to Future Workforce

Businesses understand the cost of investing in education. In 2022, business taxes significantly jumped as the Corporate Activity Tax, which was the payment mechanism for the Oregon Student Success Act, was implemented. Even as this added cost of doing business still...

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Interviews Heat Up with Outlandish Demands

by Bill Stoller, Express Employment Professionals    Despite expecting professionalism in interviews, U.S. hiring managers say they’ve seen it all from candidates — and job seekers report they have a few wild stories to tell about recruiters, too.   This is according...

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Ribbon Cutting Showcase for Sherwin Williams

We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration for Sherwin Williams’ brand-new location in Bend location on April 9. Sherwin Williams is well known for their expertise in paint, customer service and great selection. For more informations visit:...

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2024 County Commissioner Candidate – Phil Chang

Phil Chang https://votephilchang.com/   Economic Development & Local Business Support   1. What specific strategies do you propose to attract and retain businesses in Deschutes County? I believe that if our quality of life remains excellent in Deschutes...

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2024 County Commissioner Candidate – Rob Imhoff

Rob Imhoff https://robimhoff.com     Economic Development & Local Business Support   1. What specific strategies do you propose to attract and retain businesses in Deschutes County? As a small business owner myself, we have to understand what does and...

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2024 County Commissioner Candidate – Judy Trego

Judy Trego https://friendsofjudytrego.com/   Economic Development & Local Business Support   1. What specific strategies do you propose to attract and retain businesses in Deschutes County? First and foremost, I believe economic development is a policy...

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NAMIWalks Central Oregon Mental Health Awareness Walk

  NAMIWalks Central Oregon is a mental health community awareness 5K walk that will take place from 9-11 a.m. on May 18 starting and ending at Pioneer Park near downtown Bend. With your support, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our...

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Let’s Race to Stop Human Trafficking

  Together, we will race to speak up and stop human trafficking in a positive way in Central Oregon! This is a friendly 5k for all ages; you can run or walk along a marked trail. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM Seventh Mountain. We have an exciting activity for...

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