Please join us for our Small Business Marketing Series workshops with the second in our series "Demystifying Digital Marketing" on March 2. In our in-person, hands-on workshop, our expert presenter will discuss the different elements of digital marketing and which are...
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Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez to Deliver Conference Keynote and Concert
Second annual Stage the Change PNW Conference in Bend, Oregon Saturday, April 22, 2023 Broadway Star Mandy Gonzalez will close the Tower Theatre Foundation’s annual two-day Stage the Change PNW Conference in Bend, Oregon on Saturday, April 22, 2023 with a keynote...
Webfoot Painting, Carpentry & Decks Announces 15th Annual Project Serious Giveaway
Nominations Are Open Now through February 19 We are SO excited (and grateful) to be able to launch our 15th Annual Project Serious Giveaway. The continued trust and support of our Central Oregon friends and neighbors (like you!) allows us to keep doing this each year,...
Ready, Set… Read! Stay In and Get Cozy with the Winter Reading Challenge
How many books will you read in 2023? Start the new year off with the Winter Reading Challenge (Feb 1 – March 20) to explore new genres, diverse authors and fun activities for a chance to win great prizes from the library. Curl up with a good book and start tracking...
Summit Bank Announces Jamie Moffitt Has Joined the Board of Directors
Craig Wanichek, president and chief executive officer of Summit Bank (OTC Pink: SBKO), announced today that Jamie Moffitt, senior vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer of the University of Oregon (UO), is joining the Board of...
The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care Announces Interim Healthcare CEO
The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Hazlett as interim CEO. Hazlett brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having previously served as CFO at The Center. Reporting to the board of directors,...
Latino Association Welcomes Madras Realtor and Language Coordinator to Board of Directors
Two new members, one with roots in Jefferson County and the other with a passion for equitable healthcare, have joined the board of the Latino Community Association. Imer Gutiérrez, an agent at Dreams Realty Group in Madras, helps clients navigate through “the...
New Support for Mountain View School-Based Health Center
Bend Foundation, Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Give Back to Community Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit community health organization providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras, recently received...
Class of 2022 Graduation Rate Continues Positive Trend
Bend-La Pine Schools’ grad rate of 83.5 percent is second highest on record, up more than 11 percentage points in decade Bend-La Pine Schools recorded its second highest graduation rate on record, 83.5 percent, continuing a decade-long trend of increasing...
Study Confirms Need for Center for the Arts
Residents of Central Oregon strongly support the creation of the Central Oregon Center for the Arts, a multi-purpose facility proposed by a group of Central Oregon residents, according to the results of a recent study. The study, commissioned by the board of the...
Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Applications Open
The Environmental Center announces expansion of the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund to support waste reduction and recovery projects throughout Deschutes County Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park...
Central Oregon Economic Indicators January 2023
Economy in Central Oregon By Jake Procino |Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department All central Oregon counties have fully recovered from job losses in 2020 and are in expansionary growth passing their pre-pandemic peaks. Over the...
The Challenge of Being a Business in Oregon
Doing business in Oregon isn’t easy — and it’s not cheap. The cost and complexity of operating here have risen significantly in recent years. Although Oregon and Bend have fantastic natural resources and lifestyle perks to offer businesses and their employees, employers need to make ends meet to stay and invest here.
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