We may not know which teams will be competing in the Superbowl 2024, but we do know that some tasty local soups will be up for sampling on Saturday, February 3, 2024 as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) brings the first annual SOUPer Bowl to our...
The authors of a book of essays about people living with physical disability will be joined by a Paralympic medalist for a reading and discussion at Oregon State University - Cascades on Jan. 23. Lily Collison and Kara Buckley, the authors of “Pure Grit,” will be...
Find Hidden Speakeasies around the Museum, Dance to Live Music and Learn about the History of Prohibition in Central Oregon Get ready to put on the Ritz! Friday, January 19, the High Desert Museum will host their much-anticipated Prohibition Party for the third...
The City Club of Central Oregon (CCCO) is thrilled to announce its upcoming program, "Belonging in Bend: How Lonely Are We?" scheduled for January 18. The event aims to delve into the crucial topic of community connection, addressing the challenges of loneliness and...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. At:project and partners are using this opportunity to remind the community that exploitation and human trafficking happen in our community, and there is local help! Through training, social media, and community events,...
January is National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is proud to join the nationwide celebration to recognize the importance of mentorship and the positive impact it has on the lives of young individuals. National Mentoring Month is an...
Each year Central Oregon SHRM recognizes one of our members based on nominations by their peers. The award represents the HR Professional’s contributions to the field of human resources through their outstanding record of involvement either through innovation, program...
The Bend City Council is considering changes to its water, transportation, and sewer System Development Charges (SDCs). While some of the changes are designed to positively impact affordable and workforce housing in Bend – such as tiering residential SDCs based on...
The housing crisis in Bend is real, and over the past three years the Chamber has invested considerable time and resources forming collaborative partnerships, focusing on workforce housing for our residents. Since the start of our workforce housing initiative in 2021,...
Economy in Central Oregon By Jake Procino | Workforce Analyst/Economist, Multnomah County | Oregon Employment Department Year-over-year, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 2.0%, adding 39,600 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment...
In 2024, we’ll focus our efforts on the foundational elements of business. We will work hard to create more workforce housing to ensure a stable labor supply, continue to grow future leaders and collaborate to attract more economic investment in
our community.
Q: As a Latino business owner, I’m wondering if you might have input that’s specific to challenges facing Latinx entrepreneurs? A: In my 14 years as a Latino advisor in Oregon, I’ve noticed that the biggest challenge is changing my clients’ approach to...
East Cascades Works requests your participation in a survey with Oregon’s employers on behalf of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB). Capturing employer perspectives is critical to understanding...
Be aware! Scammers are posing as the Bend Chamber and emailing with an offer to purchase a list of 1000+ attendees/registrants/members from Bend Chamber of Commerce 2023. If you receive such an email, please do not respond and simply delete it. We, as your Chamber, do...
We’re pleased to showcase the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-opening ceremony for BestMed Urgent Care 3rd St. location on December 19. This is their second Bend location! BestMed Urgent Care offers walk-in urgent care services to patients of all ages. They do not...
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