Prepare for spine-chilling thrills as we delve into eerie delights, frightful films, and youthful child’s play for “Know Horror” this October. Create haunting imagery in a macabre poetry workshop and use India ink to create a creepy forest painting. Screen a 1922...
Join us on October 19th, from 11am-4pm for this free, family-friendly festival at Caldera, near Sisters, Oregon. Caldera is welcoming folks of all ages to come and experience a celebration of creativity. This year, we are bringing new music, art, films, guest...
NEXTUp Leaders Course Offers a Professional Development Opportunity to Emerging Leaders Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to despondency and anxiety when they struggle to meet...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration on Oct 1, 2024 for FASTSIGNS’ new Bend store! FASTSIGNS is a sign design, fabrication and installation shop. They specialize in vehicle wrapping and new construction. For more informations visit:...
Earlier this summer, the Bend Chamber signed on to the opposition campaign to defeat Measure 118. With a month remaining until the election the campaign the Defeat the Costly Tax on Sales campaign released its first TV spot on September 27, initiating its statewide...
Last week the Legislature convened for Fall Legislative Days to receive updates from Department leadership, stakeholders and legislative staff on policy issues likely to be heard in 2025. Revenue committees also heard updated revenue projections from the September...
In the eyes of U.S. hiring managers, workforce productivity is high. But social media trends like “Lazy Girl Jobs” and “Bare Minimum Mondays” could spell trouble as job seekers admit these fads are affecting everything from career development to their mental...
The 2024 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses and we’re seeking your help in spreading the word to small businesses you work with. Small businesses are critical to the U.S. economy, but data on small businesses is limited—especially data...
Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department August in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.3% in July to 4.2% in August, and at the statewide...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting celebration of the highly anticipated, newly remodeled US Bank on September 26, 2024! US Bank has been a dedicated supporter of our community, helping businesses and individuals thrive. For more informations visit:...
We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for Dania Furniture’s new Bend store on September 19, 2024! Dania Furniture is a family-owned business for over 60 years, is proud to offer high quality contemporary and transitional...
After months of deliberation, the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) passed a resolution to create new developer incentives to promote affordable housing and job creation. BURA is comprised of City Council members and is tasked with oversight and policy making for...
Question: I’m running a profitable business as represented by my accounting statements, but somehow, I keep experiencing cash flow shortages. What’s happening, and can I fix it? A: Congratulations on running a profitable business. Several factors can contribute to...
Honesty Crucial for a Productive Workforce—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Honesty in the workplace is critical to almost all U.S. job seekers, as 96% say it’s at least somewhat important they can be honest with new managers, while 36% believe open...
Leadership Bend Class of 2025 Kickoff Retreat: A Memorable Start by Kimberly Liszka As I reflect on the Leadership Bend 2025 kickoff retreat, I am filled with a sense of excitement and gratitude. Over the course of two days, I had the privilege of joining an...
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