Surplus property next to Summit High School sold for Habitat development Bend-La Pine Schools and Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity are partnering on a second affordable home ownership project that will provide school district employees and others in the...
Beaver Coach Sales, a leading RV dealership based in Bend, Oregon, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Blue Ribbon Award by the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). This distinguished recognition, presented at the RVDA’s annual...
Are Profit Leaks Draining Your Business? If your business generates $500k+ annually, but you’re working harder than ever with little to show for it, you might be losing money without even knowing it! Join us to uncover hidden profits and learn how to boost your...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon urgently seeks caring male mentors to make a life-changing impact on local youth. Right now, 63 boys aged 6-17 are waiting across Central Oregon for a Big Brother to help them navigate challenges, celebrate successes,...
What businesses are experiencing now, issues they will need to tackle in the future, and how they will navigate in between.
City Council approved adding 91 acres in southeast Bend to the city’s urban growth boundary (UGB) on a 4-2 decision. The new site, called Caldera Ranch, will produce 700 units of housing via an expedited UGB process authorized by legislation in the 2024 session.
24% of Boomers vs. 53% of Millennials Comfortable Discussing Personal Issues, Gen Z Leads in Workplace Communication Nearly 3 in 4 employed U.S. job seekers (72%) believe their company fosters a safe and trusting environment that encourages honest communication, but...
A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing...
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department October in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% from September to October, and at the statewide level,...
Bend Chamber Offers Yearlong Professional and Personal Development Opportunities The Bend Chamber’s Bend Emerging Talent (formerly Young Professionals) program, sponsored by US Bank, announces the opening of sales of its 2025 Bend Emerging Talent (Bend ET) Passport....
The Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College and the Bend Chamber of Commerce said they are honored to host U.S. Small Business Administration Portland District Director Martin Golden for a visit to downtown Bend next Monday and Tuesday,...
During the past six months, the Bend Chamber conducted a “three-horizon” survey of more than 160 business leaders in the Bend area. The survey asked what is influencing business today, what assumptions they are predicting for 10 years out, and how they will track progress between now and then.
Earlier this week the City’s Environment and Climate Committee advanced the first round of recommendations for electrification policies and programs. The recommendations for City Council consideration are the culmination of months of policy analysis and stakeholder...
Question: I manage a production facility that makes automotive parts. We invest a lot of time and resources in hiring. What are some tips for building a strong company culture and investing in our team members after they are hired? A: Thank you for your question....
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