Nine Awards Bestowed Across Six Categories The Bend Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by US Bank. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements made by Chamber members in 2022 across four...
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Employer Application Process Now Open for Workforce Housing Pilot
On February 1, the Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust announced the opening of the employer application process for the employer-supported Poplar Community on Bend’s west side. Employers can apply to become employer partners of the project, which enables their employees to have preference in the upcoming general public lottery for selecting homebuyers in the Poplar Community.
Bend Businesses Chip in to Help Solve Affordable Housing
Kor Land Trust Executive Director Jackie Koegh tours the organizations construction site on NE Eighth Street in Bend Tuesday Afternoon. By Suzanne Roig, The Bulletin. Article originally published on January 21, 2023 From the hallowed halls of the statehouse in Salem...
88% of Hiring Managers Would Consider Firing Workers for Content in Personal Social Media Posts
1 in 4 Employers Say No Personal Social Media on the Clock Latest Results from The Harris Poll Personal social media posts are not off limits to employment determinations as 88% of U.S. hiring managers say they would consider firing employees for content found in...
Ribbon Cutting Showcase — Ryan Walker State Farm
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting at Ryan Walker State Farm, celebrating the opening of their second location in Bend at 1288 SW Simpson Ave B1 on January 18. Congratulations on growing your business and the opening of your new location!...
Summit Bank Selected for “100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon”
Summit Bank is thrilled to find out that they made the "100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon" list for the third year in a row by Oregon Business magazine. They will find out on March 2 where they placed on the list for medium-sized companies. About Summit...
Pottery House is Hosting a Business-to-Business Event
Pottery House "Shout Out" to all our local Landscape Contractors, Landscape Architects. Landscape Designers, Building Contractors, Hardscape/Patio Contractors, and like-minded businesses. We hope to meet with you! On Monday, February 6, 2023, Pottery House is hosting...
St. Charles Partners with Bend Fire Department for a Stop the Bleed Class
Free Stop the Bleed kits will be provided This is a free one-hour class hosted by St. Charles and the Bend Fire Department designed to teach our community what to do to stop severe uncontrolled bleeding. This class will teach why severe uncontrolled bleeding is...
105.7 KQAK Presents Dry Bar Comedy Star Brad Upton
105.7 KQAK-FM is proud to welcome Dry Bar Comedy sensation Brad Upton to The Tower Theatre on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm and 9:15pm, with opening act Carl Click (former KATU-TV and KGW-TV news and sports anchor/reporter). After 36 years in the standup comedy...
The Deschutes Chapter Appoints New Chapter President Joseph M Myers
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a nonprofit that gives beds to kids sleeping on the floor or other undesirable conditions. SHP is celebrating 10 years of bringing beds to children in need. The accomplishments include establishing 322 independent Chapters, building...
Challenges in Youth Sports: Local Hurdles
On January 19, the City Club of Central Oregon is proud to host Challenges in Youth Sports: Local Hurdles. In today's youth sports environment, very few of our children have full access to the benefits of playing sports. High costs, early specialization, injuries,...
Workability Provides a Staffing Summit for Recruitment and Engagement in a Post-COVID World
Don't miss the 2023 Staffing Summit: Recruitment and Engagement in a post-COVID World This intimate conference is designed for Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Pros, HR Business Partners, Org Dev, DEI and Belonging, and executive leadership, but all with an interest in...
Synergy Health & Wellness Announces Free Healing Body Trust® Intro Class January 18, 2022
Synergy Health & Wellness (“Synergy”) is hosting a free Healing Body Trust® mini workshop. Attendees will learn what Healing Body Trust® is and start to explore making peace with food and their bodies. When: January 18, 2022 Time: 6 –...
Temporary Redmond and Sisters Libraries to Open January 23 and 24; Construction and Remodeling to Follow
After six years of planning and meeting with thousands of community members, the Redmond and Sisters Libraries are about to undergo construction (Redmond) and remodeling (Sisters). Both libraries close as of January 15, but temporary spaces will also open during...
Now Seeking Applicants to Serve on Budget Committee
One seat available for volunteer committee; applications due Jan. 20 Bend-La Pine Schools seeks volunteers to join its Budget Committee beginning in February 2023. The committee, which includes the seven elected members of the Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors...
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