Two Spruce Law is pleased to announce that Hanah Mirahmadi has joined the firm as an attorney in training. Hanah currently works as a paralegal as part of our Estate Planning and Probate teams to help ensure that our clients receive the best service and care. Hanah...
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Central Oregon SCORE and ConnectW are Hosting “Cocktail Connections”
Two local organizations are coming together for the first time to organize a night of connecting and empowering women in business! Central Oregon SCORE and ConnectW are hosting “Cocktail Connections” an event which will provide a great opportunity to meet local...
Three New Principals Selected
Administrators will lead Pilot Butte Middle School, High Desert Middle School and Bend Tech Academy Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced today the hiring of threeprincipals to lead two middle schools and a high school in the district. “We are...
N The Zone Ink Supports Local High School Art Class
Assisting Realms High School Sophomore Art Class with their “Power and Privilege Expedition” Collaborating with Karen Rose, Realms Art & Crew Teacher, N The Zone Ink provided a tour of their facility, insight into screen printing production, and constructive...
Understanding the Cost-Benefit of Staffing
By Chris Petty, Franchise Manager, Express Employment Professionals of Central Oregon In North America, there are estimated to be more than 25,000 staffing and recruiting agencies, with nearly 50,000 offices in the U.S. alone. After the ups and downs the workforce...
Road to Leadership Still Challenging for Women
By Katy Brooks, CEO This article first appeared in The Bulletin on April 2, 2023 As we close out Women’s History Month — an annual celebration of contributions of women in history, culture and society, it’s a good time to recognize the role of women in business and...
City Adopts New Programs to Support Local Businesses
Earlier this week, the Bend Urban Renewal Agency approved two business assistance programs to support Core Area business development. Read more about these programs and their impact on our community
Public Lottery to Select Homeowners for Workforce Housing Pilot Now Open
The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust announced that the public lottery process to select homeowners has begun for the Poplar Community on Bend’s west side.
Qualified, first-time homebuyers are encouraged to apply.
Ribbon Cutting Showcase — Council on Aging
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration at Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s new Senior Services Center
US Chamber of Commerce Wants Your Thoughts on Childcare
We Need the Business Perspective on Childcare (and get a gift card)! If you are an employer we would like to hear about how employers’ perspectives on the way in which childcare influences their workforce and how childcare challenges could be addressed. The U.S....
Kôr Community Land Trust Explains New Workforce Program in Bend
Jackie Keogh, executive director of Kôr Community Land Trust, at the site of ahousing development in southwest Bend. Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin By Anna Caminski, The Bulletin. This Article originally appeared in The Bulletin on March 17, 2023 More than 30...
Central Oregon Economic Indicators February 2023
Economy in Central Oregon By Jake Procino | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in January, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew 3.7%, adding 70,800 jobs. All central Oregon counties have...
Legislative Bills Aim to Provide Tax Relief to Small Businesses
This session the Chamber is tracking over 125 bills in a variety of issue areas from economic development and tax reform to childcare and housing issues. This week we’re focusing on the Corporate Activities Tax commonly known as the “CAT tax.”
What’s Brewing: Breaking Barriers for Women in Business — Featured Speakers
LUANN ABRAMS Founder of CEOX Luann Abrams is the founder of CEOX and a partner at FoundersPad, an early-stage venture fund with a dedicated mentorship program in Bend, OR, where she brings some of the brightest upcoming entrepreneurs together with the most experienced...
Heart ‘n Home Upcoming Events Including St. Patrick’s Day Raffle
Heart 'n Home has some exciting events coming up. On March 17 is the St. Patrick's Day Raffle, the 2nd Annual Heart ‘n Home Hospice non-profit fundraiser. The money raised from this event goes to their non-profit foundation which provides financial assistance for...
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