As our region faces the impact of ice/snowstorms, we recognize the critical need to assess the economic damage suffered by local businesses. To determine eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance, we are requesting that all financially affected...
Due to the ice storm last week, RootedHomes unfortunately had to cancel its scheduled ribbon cutting of Rooted at Poplar. The event is not able to be rescheduled because most of our homeowners are moving in. The virtual tour is available here. If your company would...
Hiring Managers Feel Optimistic, Hopeful and Confident Latest Results from The Harris Poll Employers are ringing in the new year with an optimistic hiring outlook as the majority plan to increase their employee count in the first half of 2024. This is according to a...
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber Article first appeared in The Bulletin on January 23, 2024Although the 2024 legislative session will be a short 35 days, there is important work to be done. In legislative work leading up to this year’s session, it appears much of the...
The Child Care Expansion Project was created to increase child care capacity in Central Oregon. This project has generated 777 new child care spots in Central Oregon, achieving a significant milestone for accessibility to care.
Central Oregon’s largest craft beer festival will be held at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater The Bend Brewfest is set to return to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater Oct. 3-5, 2024. “The Bend Brewfest is back home,” said Beau Eastes, the Old Mill District’s Marketing...
The reporters, photographers and news assistants of The Bulletin and The Redmond Spokesman announced their successful vote to form the Central Oregon NewsGuild. After EO Media Group declined to voluntarily recognize the Central Oregon NewsGuild in October, the...
The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care is pleased to announce the addition of seven orthopedic providers, joining our medical team from Desert Orthopedics and Praxis Health. This transition will allow The Center to further its commitment to offering...
The Family Access Network (FAN) recently received a $25,000 grant from Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) to support FAN advocates in bringing critical basic-needs services to children and their family members in rural areas throughout Crook, Deschutes, and...
St. Charles Health System’s grant cycle for 2024 is now open and accepting applications from local community organizations throughout Central Oregon. Groups can apply for three different grants: Priority grant Celebrate, Together; Celebrando Juntos: This grant is...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend announce their 30th anniversary in Deschutes County. The Clubs have played a pivotal role in community growth and youth development for three decades and show no signs of slowing down at the 30-year mark. The organization will...
Wild Heart Therapy + Consulting is proud to announce their new service, Somatic Therapy Intensives. These 1-3 day personalized sessions are designed for professionals looking to skip the waitlist and participate in extended sessions to achieve deep emotional healing....
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASAs are community volunteers who do what no one else does - they advocate solely for the best interests of children and youth in foster care. CASA of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization that makes sure that as...
Applications are now open for families of students enrolled in Bend-La Pine Schools to submit a request to attend a choice option school, as well as to request a priority attendance area change. Choice option school requests for grades 1-12 and priority attendance...
Central Oregon Community College will welcome the region's leaders, employers, educators, organizational partners, and community members as President Laurie Chesley shares the college's current priorities, goals and key initiatives. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 Wille...
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