The Bend City Council next week will review proposed changes to its water, transportation, and sewer System Development Charges that include creating more consistency in how fees are structured and lowering costs for smaller housing units. System Development Charges,...
There are more “for lease” signs showing up at commercial properties around Bend than there has been in a long time. To find out why, I asked some experts in the field if we should be worried. Their bottom line — there are several causes of the softening of the...
We had another successful year of convening and connecting, developing our community’s business leaders, advocating for employers and for infrastructure, funding and ideas that support our community.
Oregon continues to outpace peer states with strong economic predictions outlined earlier this week by state economists.
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in September, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 1.9%, adding 36,700 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm...
Aperion Management Group, a leading provider of Homeowners Association (HOA) management services in Central Oregon, is proud to announce its 15-year anniversary and an exciting period of expansion. With a strong commitment to HOA management, company culture, and...
For the last 35 years, the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has been able to support our students and staff in the Bend-La Pine School District. Because of the generosity of supporters LIKE YOU, students and educators in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver...
Bend-La Pine Schools joins our community in mourning the loss of so many innocent lives and the ongoing human suffering increased by recent international conflict. The violence is horrific and heartbreaking, and we condemn these acts of terrorism, hate and...
You say you want a revolution… Explore revolutionized art, music, food, and politics this November. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Flight Attendants: Revolutionizing a Workplace...
Greetings Central Oregon leaders, employers, partners, educators, students, and community members: Please join me on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. as I share COCC's first-annual State of the College Address. This event is intended to be an...
We really racked up some awards this last month in the last beer competitions of the season. Oregon Beer Awards Fresh Hop Competition Gold – Fresh Hop Bondi Beach Party IPA (Strata hops) Gold - Fresh Hop Fuzztail Hefeweizen (Luminosa hops) Best of Craft Beer...
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar), a place of hope and support for vulnerable children and families across Central Oregon, is thrilled to announce the arrival of its new facility in La Pine. This site is MountainStar’s fifth location and marks a...
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) today unveiled its new corporate name and identity, Radius Recycling, as part of a rebranding initiative to reflect the Company’s vision, purpose, and impact on the global economy. For more than a century, the...
DENT Instruments, Inc., which developsand produces market leading energy measuring and monitoring technology, is pleased to announce Jonas Greberg as its new Chief Executive Officer. Greberg assumed leadership in October of 2023. Christopher Dent, founder and...
‘Tis the season to buy local, and the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance makes it easy to do just that. Their Local Food Boxes are thoughtfully curated boxes featuring non-perishable products from partner local food artisans. The Boxes include the popular...
