COIC (Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council) is administering a regional survey across Central Oregon next month via the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center (OVBC) Panel. The Central Oregon "State of the Region" survey aims to understand how Central Oregonians feel...
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Hardhat in Hand to Launch on September 26
The application process for Hardhat in Hand is now closed. If you have questions regarding future cohorts, please reach out to Fortis Construction at hardhatinhand@fortisconstruction.com. Are you interested in joining the construction trades and helping...
City of Bend Hosts Second Informational Open House on Camping Code
The City of Bend is developing municipal code provisions to regulate unsanctioned camping on City rights-of-way and City-owned property, like public streets, sidewalks and landscape strips in Bend. As part of developing the code, the City is hosting two informational...
Work-Ready Means More Than Earning a Degree
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on August 15, 2022. My twins are off to college, which brought this topic to the forefront for me along with so many other parents hoping their children not only get great training or...
The STEELE Associates Architects Team is Growing
To keep providing “A Bright Future Through Brilliant Design” to the clients and communities we serve throughout the western and southwestern United States the following talented designers have joined the STEELE Associates Architects Team this year. Matt...
OSU-Cascades receives $140,000 Grant to Convene Partners in Development of a Regional Innovation Hub
More than 30 economic development, workforce, education, business and government representatives in Central Oregon will launch a process to advance innovation-based economic development for the region, thanks to a $140,000 grant from Business Oregon and the Oregon...
Horizon Broadcasting Group, LLC has Appointed Greg Obata as Market Manager/General Sales Manager
Horizon Broadcasting Group, LLC has appointed broadcast industry veteran Greg Obata as Market Manager/General Sales Manager for its cluster of radio stations in Bend, Oregon, effective July 11, 2022. “I’m excited to welcome Greg to Central Oregon to lead our terrific...
Doing More with Less Water in Central Oregon
The City Club of Central Oregon’s August forum, Doing More with Less Water in Central Oregon, will explore the conservation, technology and policy solutions to how to keep more water in the system for all users. The forum is presented in partnership with The Bulletin....
New Central Oregon Cyclocross Series Begins Soon
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is excited to announce the second Annual Can Chaser Cyclocross Races presented by 10 Barrel Brewing, September 17 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. The Can Chaser Cross Races are part of a 5 race cyclocross...
Introducing Kent Rice – BBSI Risk & Safety Manager for BBSI Central Oregon and Klamath Falls
Your BBSI Central Oregon and Klamath Falls Team is pleased to announce that Kent Rice has recently joined our team as our new Risk and Safety Manager. Kent is a long time Central Oregon resident who spent his early years growing up in the Northern Umpqua Valley –...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
It's time to start planning the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's and think about joining a team! If you'd like to get involved with this year's walk, held on October 16 at Riverbend Park, contact Kaitlyn Bertholet at 541.230.9594 or kmbertholet@alz.org. 2022 Walk to End...
LS Networks Taps Former Meta Fiber Investments Executive as New Chief Executive Officer
LS Networks, the leading fiber optic provider in the Pacific Northwest, announced today that Randy Brogle, a seasoned telecommunications industry leader with over 25 years of experience, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In his role, Brogle...
Acclaimed Authors Attending 2022 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony
Caroline Tracey announced as winner of 2022 Prize Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is one of the most widely recognized and beloved landscapes. It is also surrounded by threats that include uranium mining activity,...
KIDS Center’s Fundraiser Wins “Best of Bend” Award and Supports the Best of Causes
Cork & Barrel, a three-day wine and food event benefiting KIDS Center, was just voted “Best Fundraiser” for The Source Weekly’s 2022 “Best of Central Oregon” awards. Cork & Barrel consistently raises 20% of KIDS Center’s annual operating budget. This year...
Leading Edge Flight Academy to Offer Pilots a More Direct and Affordable Path to the Airlines
The financial investment required to become a professional pilot is a hurdle for many aspiring pilots. Additionally, the U.S. is facing a national pilot shortage caused by a training and hiring slowdown from the pandemic and a wave of early retirements. To support the...
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