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...
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Envision Bend Unveils Five-Year Vision Action Plan
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.
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—Urban Waxx
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...
Labor Department Seeks 55% Boost in Overtime Threshold
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...
Go Clean Energy Conference Coming Up on October 4
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...
State Housing Production Advisory Council Prepares Recommendations for Governor Kotek
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...
Ribbon Cutting Showcase—loanDepot
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for loanDepot’s newest location in Bend on September 14. Located at 721 SW Industrial Way Suite 120, in Bend, loanDepot is a national mortgage loan company with a big local presence; here to help home buyers...
Friends of the Children Seeking Friendraiser Volunteers
Friendraiser is our largest fundraising event of the year, and we are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles for check-in, silent auction, food and beverage and more. Volunteers are needed Friday, September 29th from 4:30pm - 10:00pm (time commitment...
Psilocybin Treatment 101: What it is and What it Means for Bend
Join the City Club of Central Oregon for a discussion about how psilocybin treatment can be and will be offered in Oregon. Beyond the hype of legalized magic mushrooms and psychedelic retreats, is a complex and highly regulated system of integrated mental...
Family Access Network Receives $2,500 from Chambers Family Foundation
The Family Access Network (FAN) received a grant of $2,500 from Chambers Family Foundation to support FAN advocate services at Bear Creek Elementary School in the Bend-La Pine School district for the 2023-24 school year. Sixty percent of the students at the...
Partners In Care Transitions Team Recognized as Deschutes County “Health Heroes”
The Transitions program team members from Partners In Care were recognized as “2023 Health Heroes” in a ceremony at Deschutes County Health Services on September 5. The Partners In Care Transitions team has been transforming lives across Central Oregon since...
American Cancer Society Presents the Oregon Golf Classic on September 24
Jeff Larkin Realty Presents – A Night to Remember in September
From 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the evening of September 28th Gompers Distillery at 611 NE Jackpine Court # 8 in Redmond will transform into a glittering speakeasy from the Roarin’ 20’s. The second annual, A Night to Remember in September, is presented by Jeff...
Acclaimed Authors Featured in 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony
How can or can’t species adapt to the effects of climate change? For decades, Thor Hanson, Ph.D. (thorhanson.net) — respected biologist, author, Guggenheim Fellow and Switzer Environmental Fellow — has travelled the world, written several books and won the...
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