Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Jim Wilcox, small business adviser and program manager for the college’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), was recently named Oregon’s “State Star” for outstanding service by the state office of the national SBDC...
Donations help local students receive supplies and tools for the school year Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with Family Access Network, has kicked off its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive. For almost two decades, Mid Oregon has been helping Central...
New Bend Chamber member workability™ was awarded a mini-grant by the Central Oregon Health Council for its proposal Expanding Job Opportunities for Neurodiverse Talent in Central Oregon. The grant provides Central Oregon employers the opportunity to post job openings...
New Interim Principal Selected for High Desert Middle School Summit High Assistant Principal Mary Thomas to serve in role Today Superintendent Steven Cook announced that Summit High School Assistant Principal Mary Thomas has been selected to serve as interim principal...
Simplicity by Hayden Homes is pleased to announce that Ryan Jennings has been promoted and named President. Jennings succeeds Ken Brodeck, who announced his retirement from Simplicity by Hayden Homes after leading the company over the past 11 years. Ken’s exceptional...
There is a beehive of activity at Roundabout Books this summer. That is the buzz behind the Head Start Book Drive. From a cozy spot in this independent bookstore in NW Crossing, children are entering wonderful new worlds and finding new summer adventures with each...
Zavier “Zavi” Borja became president of the Latino Community Association’s board of directors in April, as LCA elevated some of its newer members to leadership positons. Zavi is a first-generation Mexican-American who grew up in Central Oregon. In 2019, he founded the...
Funds will benefit low-income families in Crook and Deschutes counties The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $10,000 grant from Les Schwab to support vital FAN services in Crook and Deschutes counties. Funds will be equally divided between the two counties,...
Julia Sutter brings an impressive business acumen to NAI Cascade which can only come from 25+ years’ experience in business operations and management. Julia’s real estate knowledge is derived from her time as a licensed general contractor and owner of a custom home...
Economy in Central Oregon All Central Oregon counties have fully recovered from job losses in 2020, and are heading into expansionary growth passing their pre-pandemic peaks. Deschutes’ and Jefferson’s employment grew by 2.6% (2,320 jobs) and 3.9% (220), respectively,...
57% of U.S. Companies Will Continue Onboarding Workers Despite Downturn Latest Results from The Harris Poll In a recent study, 57% of American companies indicate they will forge ahead with hiring despite a looming recession, highlighting a stark departure from...
Applications Open Now Through August 16 Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) on Thursday, October 20–Friday, October 21, 2022, in downtown Bend and virtually online. Ticketing, speaker...
While we were all contending with record snow and rainfall this spring, two new permanent rules were adopted in Oregon to protect workers from smoke and heat-related illnesses.
You are invited: Paid Leave Oregon Community Conversations Paid Leave Oregon is hosting weekly community conversations now through the end of August 2022. This is an opportunity for employers, workers and community members to learn more about the Paid Leave...
Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2023, a non-profit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber.
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