The Council on Aging of Central Oregon (CoA) Board of Directors announced that Cassie Regimbal, the organization’s Associate Executive Director, will take over as Executive Director on May 1st after Susan Rotella’s retirement. After 8 years at the organization,...
Brooks Resources Corporation and Taylor Development LLC today announced their new partnership, “Taylor Brooks.'' Together, they will develop, own and manage high-quality real estate development projects in the region, specializing in commercial development of...
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced today that Lisa Birk, currently Principal at Bear Creek Elementary School, has been selected to be the new Executive Director of Elementary Programs, replacing Skip Offenhauser, who is retiring. She will start...
Join us Thursday, May 11, 2023Presented by: Jeff Burgess, Technical Assistance for Employers, BOLI 7:50 a.m. Announcements and Introductions 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presentations Location Hampton Inn, 730 SW Columbia St., Bend OR A single injury could be a disability,...
63% Looking to Fill Entry-Level Positions Latest Results from The Harris Poll Fifty-six percent of U.S. hiring managers say they plan to include recent college grads in their 2023 headcount, marking the highest level in three years as companies look for more...
Housing continues to be a hot topic both in Salem at the State House and in City Council chambers. As the days in this year’s legislative session begin to count down, State leaders are debating new and innovative policies to reduce barriers to building as well as...
Kôr Community Land Trust, in partnership with the Bend Chamber, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Poplar Community on Bend’s west side on Monday, May 1, 2023. The media and general public were invited to attend the launch of the construction of the...
Have you ever wanted to know more about the Leadership Bend program, or are you planning to apply this year? Please join us for an informational happy hour on May 25 at 5:15 pm. We'll give an overview of Leadership Bend, talk about the upcoming year, and outline what...
Alumni and students of the Leadership Bend (LB) program had the opportunity to volunteer on Earth Day this year to support the work of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, and current LB student, Executive Director, Kris Knight. Over 30 LBAA members got to hear...
The Bend Chamber is pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration and open house at Butterfield Testing Solutions’ new Bend clinic location, 369 NE Revere Ave., in Bend on April 20. Congratulations and welcome to Bend! Butterfield Testing Solutions has...
The program, called the Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans program, allows property owners to use a building plan that has already passed Building Plan Review and meets building code.
–The Legislature has hit the halfway mark and several important deadlines have come and gone. Notably, the April 4th deadline for bills to pass through their first Chamber committee of reference (or be referred to Rules or Revenue Committees). Roughly half of the...
(Portland, OR) — Pursuant to ORS 653.025(5), Commissioner Stephenson determined that the minimum wage rates in Oregon will increase on July 1, 2023. Raising the minimum wage can increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen recruitment and retention...
In celebration of 2023 Nurse’s Week and Health Care Week, May 6-13th, St. Charles is taking the opportunity to recognize our caregivers and how they support patients, their community and each other. A committee of caregivers from across the organization is assembling gift baskets to be filled with local contributions. St. Charles is asking for your help by contributing an item, service, or full gift basket. Donations are needed by Monday, May 1.
