Book design firm, Faceout Studio, has updated its logo and launched a new website this week! "The letters are playful and the look is sort of mid century with a contemporary twist. It’s a fun and engaging celebration of the printed book in all of its glory,...
The Bend Chamber has been named one of 12 Communications Award of Excellence winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).
On Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 4-6:30pm The Peaceful Presence Project will be hosting their in person fundraiser called ‘Groundswell.’ The event will be held at Hanai in Bend, OR and attendees will enjoy live music with Honey Don't, stories of impact in...
Program Enters Its Fourth Decade Engaging and Building Community Leaders Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2024, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber, celebrating 30 years in 2023....
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department Over the last 12 months ending in June, Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment grew 2.3%, adding 45,100 jobs. In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll...
Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2024, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber.
The 2023 session’s clarion call for housing brought forth a variety of legislation that reflected the broad and deep housing needs of our state. It was an attempt to attack the issue on many fronts, but was it enough to get the housing production flywheel spinning?
Oregon has a housing crisis, and in Central Oregon, we know this all too well. Our community has seen a drastic increase in housing prices, double-digit rent increases and low inventory. Investments in housing were a focal point for legislators during the 2023...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In May, Central Oregon's total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,670 jobs year-over-year, with employment gains taking place in all three counties....
Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Chandler Lecture Series recently received its first National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, a $60,000 award that will be used to develop and host six humanities-focused presentations on topics of journalism, social...
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for TeaCupFuls on June 30. The community joined the team of TeaCupFuls to celebrate the opening of their new location on the west side, located at 1288 SW Simpson Ave Suite B, in Bend. Congratulations...
Volunteers in Medicine announced a year of celebrations as the organization counts down to the 20th anniversary of opening its doors in March 2004. For nearly 20 years, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) has offered access to medical care for local Central Oregonians...
Attorney Kristofer “Jake” Womack joined Two Spruce Law in 2023, after practicing on the central Oregon coast since 2018. At the coast, he concentrated his practice on estates, guardianships/conservatorships, real property, and transactional business law. Jake...
Summit Health Oregon, the largest independent primary care and multispecialty, physician-led medical group in Central Oregon, is proud to announce a new and innovative partnership with Northwest Permanente. Northwest Permanente is the largest independent...
On Thursday, November 2nd, The Environmental Center will present its eighth Sustainability Awards, honoring those who are leading the way to a sustainable future in Central Oregon. Individuals, businesses, organizations, and other community-led projects...
