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NewsChannel 21 is proud to introduce the two newest members of our NewsChannel 21 weather team: JohnCarroll and Eric Oren. John comes to Central Oregon with over 30 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist. He has worked with news stations from California to...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Hosts 26th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is excited to announce its much anticipated 26th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake set to take place on Saturday, October 7th at the Tower Theatre. This exciting and laughter-filled evening, made possible by the generous support...

Win the Opportunity to Name the Museum’s Bobcat

The High Desert Museum is offering up the perfect gift opportunity—the chance to name the now-juvenile bobcat in the Museum’s care. The Museum will raffle the naming of the new bobcat, with tickets on sale now in person at the Museum and at...

Book Design Firm, Faceout Studio, Gets a Facelift

Book design firm, Faceout Studio, has updated its logo and launched a new website this week! "The letters are playful and the look is sort of mid century with a contemporary twist. It’s a fun and engaging celebration of the printed book in all of its glory,...

Bend Chamber Wins Top Award for Communications

The Bend Chamber has been named one of 12 Communications Award of Excellence winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

Peaceful Presence Project to Host Groundswell Fundraising Event

On Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 4-6:30pm The Peaceful Presence Project will be hosting their in person fundraiser called ‘Groundswell.’ The event will be held at Hanai in Bend, OR and attendees will enjoy live music with Honey Don't, stories of impact in...

Leadership Bend Class of 2024 Announced

Program Enters Its Fourth Decade Engaging and Building Community Leaders Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2024, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber, celebrating 30 years in 2023....

Central Oregon Economic Indicators June 2023

Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in June, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew 2.3%, adding 45,100 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll...

Announcing the Leadership Bend Class of 2024

Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2024, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber.

Will the 2023 Legislative Housing Investments be Enough?

The 2023 session’s clarion call for housing brought forth a variety of legislation that reflected the broad and deep housing needs of our state. It was an attempt to attack the issue on many fronts, but was it enough to get the housing production flywheel spinning?

Local Investments in Workforce Housing

Oregon has a housing crisis, and in Central Oregon, we know this all too well. Our community has seen a drastic increase in housing prices, double-digit rent increases and low inventory. Investments in housing were a focal point for legislators during the 2023...

Central Oregon Economic Indicators May 2023

Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In May, Central Oregon's total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,670 jobs year-over-year, with employment gains taking place in all three counties....

COCC Awarded Prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Chandler Lecture Series recently received its first National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, a $60,000 award that will be used to develop and host six humanities-focused presentations on topics of journalism, social...

Ribbon Cutting Showcase—TeaCupFuls

The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for TeaCupFuls on June 30. The community joined the team of TeaCupFuls to celebrate the opening of their new location on the west side, located at 1288 SW Simpson Ave Suite B, in Bend. Congratulations...