OHSU-St. Charles Three Sisters Rural Track Program trains family medicine physicians, aims to improve health care access in rural Oregon Three newly minted physicians are the first trainees of the Three Sisters Rural Track Program, or RTP, a three-year family...
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Annual Art in the West Exhibition and Auction Celebrates the High Desert Region Through Spectacular Artwork
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 20, the High Desert Museum will unveil its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. This year’s exhibition boasts 113 pieces crafted by...
2024 Employee Awards celebrate faculty, staff achievements at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University – Cascades has given its 2024 Employee Awards to eight faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the Bend campus and surrounding community. The recipients of the campus’ 2024 employee awards were: Cassie Copeland...
Benefits Broker Meetup
Join us, for an opportunity to connect with fellow experienced insurance brokers and benefits industry professionals. This event is designed to provide you with valuable insights into the latest health benefit plans available to your clients through the BBSI Benefits...
Ask the Experts at COCC—Finding and Retaining the Best Team
Q: I own and operate a small bakery in Central Oregon. I am very fortunate to have a good core team of employees now, but to scale the business I need to hire and it can be very difficult to find and retain good employees. What are some strategies and resources that...
From Dress Codes to Culture Codes: Casual and Positive Work Environments Seem Fundamental for Success
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...
Economic Indicators—May 2024
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...
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Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Ravvivare Health & Wellness
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...
Senator Ron Wyden’s June 27 Press Conference in Bend
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...
Help Students Kickstart Their Career Exploration
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...
41% of American Job Seekers Can’t Be Themselves at Work; 79% Fear Discussing Certain Topics
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%...
Funding Bend’s Growth Gets Real
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...
Ribbon Cutting Showcase for Willamette Valley Vineyards
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...
An Active Summer Agenda for City Council
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...
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