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Walt Ramage and Jay Lyons Win COAR Commercial Transaction of the Year for Landmark Deal
Walt Ramage of NAI Cascade and Jay Lyons of Compass Commercial Real Estate Services have been honored with the prestigious COAR Commercial Transaction of the Year award, recognizing their outstanding work in the sale of the flagship Les Schwab location in Bend,...
“Know Cycle” this November with Deschutes Public Library
Shift gears to embrace new and evolving cycles this November with Deschutes Public Library. Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors, attend an introductory class on the Ennegram and discover the world’s most endangered marine mammal. All programs are free and...
Why Adequate Cyber Insurance is Critical in Today’s Risk Landscape
Cyber insurance is an important tool in an organization’s overall cyber risk management strategy, but many organizations lack adequate cyber insurance if they do have the coverage at all. A report by CYE found that 80% of insured companies that suffered a data...
Employment Transition Solutions, LLC Honored as a 2024 BASA Awards® Winner
Employment Transition Solutions (ETS) was announced as a 2024 BASA Awards® Winner in the Staffing & HR Agency Firm category, winning two tracks of Best Entrepreneur and Best Startup in their annual Best of America Small Business Awards competition. The BASA...
Freshen My Home Launches Housecleaning Lite Service in Central Oregon
Freshen My Home is proud to announce the launch of its eco-friendly, efficient, and affordable “housecleaning lite” services across Central Oregon. This woman-owned local business is redefining the way small and medium-sized homes stay fresh and clean, offering...
RE/MAX Key Properties Merges with West + Main Homes Oregon to Serve Central Oregon with Unparalleled Expertise
Partnership Offers Knowledge, Experience and Premier Customer Service RE/MAX Key Properties, a longstanding family-owned, full-service real estate brokerage, and veteran-owned, independent boutique brokerage, West + Main Homes Oregon, have merged. Now...
Home Sweet Home Economics: Decoding the Fed’s Impact on Housing
by Joe Herrle, CFA, CAIA Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Recently, a realtor friend shared that transaction volume was low due to high interest rates, resulting in a sluggish market. However, with last month's Federal Reserve's rates cut, he and others in the...
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—E2 Solar
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct 24, 2024 to celebrate E2 Solar’s new ownership! E2 Solar is in the renewable energy space. They have installed residential/commercial solar systems in Bend for nearly 20 years, helping customers cut costs,...
Congratulations to Our November Featured ETs
Ally and Parker Randels haven’t been in town for long, but they have made a huge impression on our community already and we are so glad they’re here!
COCC Ask The Experts: Choosing a Business Structure
Question: I’ve been thinking about creating a natural beverages business. I will be working alone, part time, and don’t anticipate having employees. What are my business-structure options? A: Congratulations on thinking through your new business! The structure...
41% of US Job Seekers Juggle Side Hustles on Company Time, While Half of Employers Lack Policies to Prevent It
Nearly 90% of U.S. job seekers say they’ve worked a side hustle with 41% admitting to double dipping on the clock either part-time (24%) or full-time (20%). While employers are concerned about workers' divided attention, 50% say their company has no code of conduct or...
Emerging Talent Council Members Meet with Senator Wyden
Members of the Bend Emerging Talent Ambassador & Advisory Council (AAC) had the invaluable opportunity to meet with Senator Ron Wyden. During this meeting they took the time to share their perspectives on critical issues facing emerging talent in Bend and beyond.
2024 Candidate Information
Election season is upon us and the Bend Chamber has been working on a tool to help Chamber members get to know the various candidates and their positions on business-related issues.
Serenity Lane Welcomes Dr. Michael Carnevale as New Medical Director
Esteemed Physician Brings Decades of Expertise in Addiction Medicine and Chronic Pain Management to Serenity Lane Serenity Lane, a leading addiction treatment center, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Carnevale as its new Medical Director....
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