54% of Businesses Report Having a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy in Place Efforts to establish a company diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy have steadily increased over the last two years, but 21% of U.S. companies say translating this effort to...
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City Recognizes Juneteenth as Official Holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The State of Oregon and the City of Bend have declared Juneteenth a holiday, and this will be the first year that the City of Bend observes Juneteenth. Since Juneteenth...
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First Annual 2022 Gala to Benefit the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
Dear Veteran Supporter, Seven years ago, I started a nonprofit organization called Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. During the past seven years I have watched a 19-acre piece of property turn into a sanctuary of support for local and regional veterans. Through...
Ian Schmidt and Jennifer Mohr Join Ownership Team at COLE Architects
COLE Architects is excited to announce two additions to its leadership team. The firm has promoted Jennifer Mohr and Ian Schmidt to Partner, joining Matt Huffield, Ian Hoffman, and Tim Grissom in COLE’s ownership group. Jennifer Mohr has been with COLE Architects in...
Franklin Crossing Welcomes Six New Tenants
A diverse group of tenants has moved into the open spaces in the downtown Bend Franklin Crossing building The Central Oregon business community is thriving with the influx of new companies and expanding businesses. Innovative entrepreneurs and business owners...
Our Land Use Application Advances and Our Website is LIVE
Fellow Central Oregonians, The 710 Properties team is pleased to announce that our application to rezone our property to rural residential is moving forward! The public hearings officer has made a positive recommendation based on the facts presented during the first...
Raptors of the Desert Sky Flight Program Returns to Daily Schedule
The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, is back for the summer. The demonstration takes place daily at 11:30 am through Labor Day weekend. Hawks, owls, falcons and even turkey vultures soar from perch to perch directly...
Exclusive Bend Chamber Member Package Discounts
Need video production, but can’t afford the big agency pricing? Look no further. The Digital Studio is presenting three discounted video package deals ranging from 25%–35% off regular pricing exclusively for fellow Bend Chamber members. Premium video production,...
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services Receives $10,000 in Grant Funding from The Roundhouse Foundation
Funding will support the organization’s Scholarship Support Fund Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is grateful to receive $10,000 in grant funds from The Roundhouse Foundation. The contribution benefits the organization’s Scholarship Support Fund, helping to ensure...
EDCO Announces Jon Stark as New CEO
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) Board of Directors’ Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Stark as CEO, effective June 1, 2022. Stark has been with EDCO and Redmond Economic Development Inc. (REDI) for 13 years and took over...
In Person City Club Forums Return
The City Club of Central Oregon is returning to in-person forums with a dedication to continuing consistent in-person and livestreaming programming going forward. “After two years with limited capacity to engage Central Oregonians in conversation, we are excited to...
New Interim Principals Announced at Two Elementary Schools
Erich Brocker to serve at Ponderosa Elementary; Nichole Reiland to serve at Pine Ridge Elementary Today Superintendent Steven Cook announced that two longtime Bend-La Pine Schools’ assistant principals have been selected to serve as interim principals at two...
Laura J. Harward Scholarship Fund Provides $20,000 to High School Seniors
FAN honors 10 high school seniors with scholarships for post-secondary education The Family Access Network (FAN) is pleased to announce that ten Central Oregon high school seniors have each received a $2,000 scholarship to pursue their post-secondary education....
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