We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Central Willamette Credit Union’s new Bend location! This is Central Willamette’s first Central Oregon branch, and they have been building better lives through our non-profit cooperative, which has been serving...
Question: In order to receive a promotion to supervisor, my employer tells me I need to develop and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills. How can I do this? A: You are in luck! Recognizing the need for leadership development is the first...
Latest Results from The Harris Poll American employers continue to show interest in hiring college graduates with more than half (55%) planning to hire recent alumni, a positive trend over the past few years, aside from a dip in the first half of 2023. This is...
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 April were concentrated in Deschutes County, with employment up by 290 jobs. In...
The Bend City Council has four positions that will be placed on the ballot for the November 2024 election. Bend residents interested in being elected in November to serve on the City Council can file now through August 27, 2024. Detailed information and nomination...
Each year, the current cohort of Leadership Bend, a program of the Bend Chamber, works on a class capstone project as a means of providing a meaningful impact to the community.
Earlier this week the state’s quarterly economic outlook and revenue forecast was presented to state legislators as they convened for Spring Legislative Days. Throughout the year, state lawmakers receive updates to inform decision making for the biennial budget. This...
Health Issues, Caregiving and Schooling Acceptable Latest Results from The Harris Poll Although sizable unexplained work gaps (36%) may deter some U.S. hiring managers from interviewing applicants, an overwhelming majority (95%) of decision-makers recognize valid...
by Katy Brooks, CEO & President, Bend Chamber We are used to bootstrapping it on the east side of the Cascades, as evidenced in our transformation from a mill town to one of the highest-employment-per capita regions in the state. It took all of us working together...
Thank you for your patience as we’ve been working on the Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). We have made A LOT of progress towards opening our first round of funds. Our partners at the Department of Early Learning and Care will be hosting a recorded informational...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Family Resource Center of Central Oregon’s new Bend location! Family Resource Center of Central Oregon and is celebrating 30 years of helping families by providing support services for any parent or caregiver...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for Express Employment Professional’s new Bend location! Express Employment Professionals is a staffing firm that has been in Bend for 40 years. They specialize in Light Industrial, Office Services,...
BendNEXT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Bend Chamber, received a $12,500 grant from OnPoint Community Credit Union to support work to increase the resiliency of our local workforce and strengthen our community. From the 31-year Leadership Bend program 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 March were concentrated in Deschutes County, with employment up by 2,320 jobs. In...
Question: I’m running a profitable business as represented by my accounting statements, but somehow, I keep experiencing cash flow shortages, what’s happening and can I fix it? A: Congratulations on running a profitable business. Several factors can contribute to...
