Johnson Benefit Planning is delighted to announce that John Wright has joined our team as Vice President of Market Development. John brings incredible talent to our staff with an in-depth knowledge of the industry, our carrier relationships and BCOC plans. John will...
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Governor Brown Announces New Mask Mandate
Governor Kate Brown announced that effective Friday, August 13, masks will now be mandatory in all indoor public settings.
City of Bend Online Fair Housing Survey Now Open
The City of Bend invites community members to participate in a survey to assess the status of fair housing within our community.
Save the Date! The 2021 Impact Conference is September 9!
The 2021 Impact Conference is the evolution of our successful Real Estate and Economic Forecast Breakfast events. What was once two separate events are now joining forces for a powerful, one-day conference! In addition to the topics of our local economy and real...
Deschutes County Health Services Gift Card Incentive Program
Deschutes County has received federal funding to provide incentives to individuals who get vaccinated in Deschutes County. Deschutes County Health Services is working to provide various incentives, including gift cards and products purchased from local businesses....
2021 Legislative Review
The annual legislative session in Salem was anything but ordinary this year, as lawmakers gathered for the 160 day long session lasting from January through mid June. From the start, the session was unique as the Capitol building was closed to the public and all...
Collaborative Childcare Pilot Receives Funding
The Bend Chamber has worked through advocacy and collaboration to find solutions for the lack of childcare, including supporting a new pilot program that will provide up to 100 new slots in Bend.
Manski Media — Ribbon Cutting
We’re pleased to announce the ribbon cutting celebration at Manski Media at their new location at 1404 Northeast 3rd Street, Suite #7 in Bend on July 18, 2021. Manski Media is a Digital marketing company started by husband and wife, Tommy and Angela Szymanski, in late...
Foundation Will Help Latino Association Build its Staff Team
The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) will help meet the urgent needs of immigrant Latino residents in Bend and the surrounding region with a $30,000 grant to enable the Latino Community Association to hire additional staff. Currently, two primary employees, a...
COCC’s Student Newspaper Awarded Best Website
Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) student-run newspaper, The Broadside, recently took top honors in the best website category for two-year colleges at the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators’ (PNAJE) annual student contest. The paper also...
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services Receives $7,500 from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is tremendously grateful to receive $7,500 in grant funds from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation’s (CCUIF) spring 2021 Grant Cycle. Funding from the CCUIF establishes a Peer Support Specialist Fund so that Deschutes County...
Council on Aging of Central Oregon Has Earned Their SAGECare Credential
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon (CoA) announced that they have once again received SAGECare certification. We are Central Oregon’s aging experts – ensuring that all of us have access to the supports, services, and resources we need when we’re older. We serve...
Oxford Hotel Bend Named #14 Best Hotel in US
The Oxford Hotel Bend has once again received the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award, being counted among the Top 25 hotels in the nation for the ninth year in a row. Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice® Best of the Best award winners are among the...
Volunteers in Medicine Receives Gold Rating
For the second year in a row, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) has received a Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. We are excited to have received this top rating highlighting our commitment to...
Campaign for Hospice House at Partners In Care Reaches Milestone
Central Oregon’s leading hospice organization has reached an important milestone in its campaign to raise $6 million in donations to construct a new Hospice House. Partners In Care announced today that it has raised $4.3 million thanks in large part to major gifts...
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