The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® (COAR) has selected the 2023 winners of the Building a Better Oregon (BBO) Awards*. For over 40 years, these awards have recognized those who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated...
Evergreen Home Loans is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious “Best of the Best” award in Bend, recognizing the company's commitment to excellence in the home loan sector. This award honors local businesses that have displayed a...
Bronwen Jewelry + Nest Dear Friends, I am literally quaking with excitement as I officially announce our partnership with Nest. Nest is a nonprofit organization and leading advocate for artisans and artist makers in the US and around the world. ...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of RE/MAX Key Properties’ new location at 42 NW Greenwood Avenue on October 5. As downtown revitalization efforts extend to this section of Greenwood and into the Bend Central District, RE/MAX Key...
Central Oregon Community College is looking to hire a dynamic, industry-responsive leader for the role of Executive Director of the Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development (CBIPD). The executive director will provide strategic direction and...
After six months of declines, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in August. The last time Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was this low was in November and December of 2019.
There’s always a learning curve when starting a new job, and the curve may be especially steep if you’re stepping in to manage an existing team. Whether you’re new to the company or to being a manager, there are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind as you make the...
Earlier this year, the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board launched statewide consortia in three of our state’s key industry sectors – healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. These Industry Consortia, a...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Taylor Brooks on September 27 at Shevlin Crossing, a project by Taylor Brooks. Shevlin Crossing, located at 2220 NW Labiche Lane in Bend, is Bend’s newest Class A office project celebrating the region’s rich...
Envision Bend has released the community’s next five-year Vision Action Plan! The latest Vision Action Plan on behalf of the city of Bend came together after 17 months of widespread community outreach and visioning, shaped by over 2,400 residents who shared insights and ideas in 2022.
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for Urban Waxx on September 15. Located at 1474 NW Wall Street, Suite 2, in Bend, Urban Waxx is a full body waxing and sugaring salon focused on excellent customer service and a warm, inviting environment. For more...
The U.S. Department of Labor on Aug. 30 released a notice of proposed rulemaking that would increase minimum pay for salaried workers exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would establish a threshold of $1,059...
Whether you rent, own a home, business, or commercial building, cash and tax credits are coming your way from government incentives. So much! It's hard to keep track. At the Go Clean Energy Conference, businesses and government will learn how to qualify for grants and...
On her first full day in office, Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 23-04 which set a housing production goal of 36,000 homes per year and established the Housing Production Advisory Council, a council of experts charged with developing an action plan to meet...
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