Redmond Airport (RDM) has experienced a record number of passengers again in 2023 and expects the trend to continue over the upcoming holiday travel season. The increased passenger volume may lead to limited parking availability and increased waiting time in security...
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Celebrating 16th Season of Nonviolence: COCC Unveils Speaker Lineup and Book Conversations
Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) 16th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — will feature an engaging lineup of free events with notable activists and New York Times-bestselling authors. Events include a talk by activist Jodie...
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Mosaic Community Health’s School Based Health Center at Mountain View HS
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mosaic Community Health’s newest school-based health centers at Mountain View High School on December 5. Mosaic SBHCs are medical clinics that offer a full range of physical, behavioral, and preventive health...
Central Oregon Economic Indicators October 2023
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Year-over-year, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.8%, adding 35,200 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by...
Proposed SDC Changes To Go Before Bend City Council
The Bend City Council next week will review proposed changes to its water, transportation, and sewer System Development Charges that include creating more consistency in how fees are structured and lowering costs for smaller housing units. System Development Charges,...
Bend’s Evolving Commercial Landscape—By Katy Brooks
There are more “for lease” signs showing up at commercial properties around Bend than there has been in a long time. To find out why, I asked some experts in the field if we should be worried. Their bottom line — there are several causes of the softening of the...
2023 Bend Chamber Annual Report
We had another successful year of convening and connecting, developing our community’s business leaders, advocating for employers and for infrastructure, funding and ideas that support our community.
State Economic Indicators Point to Strong Revenue and Labor Market Demand
Oregon continues to outpace peer states with strong economic predictions outlined earlier this week by state economists.
Central Oregon Economic Indicators September 2023
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in September, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.9%, adding 36,700 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm...
Aperion Management Group Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence in HOA Management
Aperion Management Group, a leading provider of Homeowners Association (HOA) management services in Central Oregon, is proud to announce its 15-year anniversary and an exciting period of expansion. With a strong commitment to HOA management, company culture, and...
Bend – La Pine Education Foundation Celebrates 35 Years
For the last 35 years, the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has been able to support our students and staff in the Bend-La Pine School District. Because of the generosity of supporters LIKE YOU, students and educators in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver...
Superintendent Cook Expresses Support for Jewish Community
Bend-La Pine Schools joins our community in mourning the loss of so many innocent lives and the ongoing human suffering increased by recent international conflict. The violence is horrific and heartbreaking, and we condemn these acts of terrorism, hate and...
“Know Revolution” this November with Deschutes Public Library
You say you want a revolution… Explore revolutionized art, music, food, and politics this November. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Flight Attendants: Revolutionizing a Workplace...
Save the Date for COCC’s First-Annual State of the College Address
Greetings Central Oregon leaders, employers, partners, educators, students, and community members: Please join me on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. as I share COCC's first-annual State of the College Address. This event is intended to be an...
Sunriver Brewing Announces Awards Received this Season
We really racked up some awards this last month in the last beer competitions of the season. Oregon Beer Awards Fresh Hop Competition Gold – Fresh Hop Bondi Beach Party IPA (Strata hops) Gold - Fresh Hop Fuzztail Hefeweizen (Luminosa hops) Best of Craft Beer...
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