A manifestation of interest rate risk and deposit flight amid the Fed’s ongoing battle to tame inflation precipitated the nation’s first significant bank failure since the global financial crisis (GFC). Despite concerns about U.S. banking, blue-chip equity indices finished the first quarter in the black, led by mega-cap technology stocks.
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Employees of Four Workforce Housing Pilot Employer Partners Selected to Be First-Time Homebuyers
Pilot project demonstrates how employers can support a path to homeownership for their employees. The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust are excited to announce that from a pool of 35 employer partners, these four have had employees selected to be...
Central Oregon SHRM Awarded For Elevating Human Resources, Improving Workplaces
SHRM recently awarded Central Oregon SHRM its prestigious EXCEL Silver Award for the CHAPTER’s accomplishments in 2022. The EXCEL award is given to state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives...
Central Oregon Economic Indicators March 2023
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by 2,720 jobs year-over-year, with most employment gains taking place in Deschutes County (+2,210...
Building More Housing Requires More Tools from the State
By Katy Brooks, CEO This article first appeared in The Bulletin on May 7, 2023 There are numerous reminders every day of how serious the lack of housing has become in Oregon. When our schools can’t retain teachers, our children fall behind. When hospitals can’t hire...
State Budget Projections Indicate Continued Growth
Earlier this week, lawmakers received the quarterly revenue forecast from state economists. This forecast is particularly meaningful as it provides the revenue assumptions for the 2023-25 biennium state budget.
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Home Instead Training Center
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting & grand opening celebration at Home Instead, 20380 Halfway Rd #C, in Bend on May 15. Congratulations and thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor LS Networks! The new Home Instead Training Center is a...
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Crescita Community
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration at Crescita Community, 2500 NE 8th Street, in Bend on May 12. Congratulations to Kor Community Land Trust on the completion of your second net-zero, affordable homeownership community and thank you...
Taste of Umpqua Comes to Bend June 4
The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association invites you to participate in the First Annual Taste of Umpqua - Bend on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at Tetherow. After two successful Taste of Umpqua events, we are bringing the wonderful wines from Umpqua Valley to Bend!...
Seven Peaks School 7th-grade Students Progress to National History Day Finals
Seven Peaks School is proud to announce five of our 7th graders will present their research at NHD Nationals in Maryland this June. The following students are recognized for their outstanding achievements in advancing to Nationals in these categories: Exhibit1st...
First Story Raises Walls for Affordable Homeownership
Photos by Thompson Creative Colton and Keri put their hands on the wooden frame that will be a wall in their new home. The first home of their own. With their toddler watching and with the help of more than a dozen community members by their side,...
Two Spruce Law Thrilled to Announce Return of Ian Ferguson
Two Spruce Law is thrilled to announce that Ian Ferguson has returned to Central Oregon and joined the firm as the Office Administrator. Ian is a Native of Bend Oregon. He entered the United States Navy upon graduating High School. He left the military on April 1,...
“Gold 1077” FM Radio Station Launches in Central Oregon
Central Oregon-based radio broadcaster, COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, has launched a brand new “Adult Standards” music format! “Gold 1077”, as the station will be called, airs the greatest songs and singers from the 1950’s to today. Artists of note include; Frank Sinatra,...
Summit Health Assumes Operations of High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver, Oregon
Summit Health is pleased to announce the acquisition of High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver, Oregon. In June of 2023 as Dr. Dan Skotte retires from medical practice, Summit Health will take over the operations of the clinic and continue offering healthcare service...
Adult & Teen Challenge C.O. Hosting Annual Swing for Hope Charity Golf Tournament
Adult & Teen Challenge Central Oregon is hosting our annual Swing for Hope charity golf tournament on June 23rd. You are invited to join us for a beautiful day out on the course as we generate support for the program to bring hope and freedom to those struggling...
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