Tentative 4-year Agreement Includes 10.55% Wage Increase Over Two Years On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Bend-La Pine Schools and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 6 reached a conceptual agreement on a new contract for about 900 classified employees in...
Q: I run a business with ten employees, and one of the things that keeps me up at night is planning for emergencies.How do I even begin to prepare for major disruptions when we lack the continuity resources of a large corporation? A: You’re right to worry about...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In terms of employment changes, Jefferson County experienced a year-over-year increase of 300 jobs. In contrast, Crook County observed a decrease in total...
As we’ve shared previously, the City of Bend has proposed implementing a Transportation Utility Fee to generate revenue to fund street operations and maintenance. City staff presented a draft fee schedule and methodology for the new TUF at Wednesday, February 7, 2024,...
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek announced a broad coalition supporting her housing production bill, which is building momentum in the 2024 legislative session. Senate Bill 1537 received its first hearing this morning before the Senate Committee On...
HDFFA’s 2024 High Desert Food and Farm Directory is Open to Sign Ups! Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses are Invited to Join Our Local Food & Farm Community! High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is excited to announce that sign up is now open for...
We are pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Breathe Deep Dental on January 27! Dr. Sophie Diepenheim DMD grew up in Bend, OR and dentistry is in her roots and is a family affair. Breathe Deep Dental is a General Dental Practice. But far from ordinary!...
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...
