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St. Charles Awards $190K in Grants to Local Organizations

  Community Benefit Grants Support Basic Needs, Reducing Loneliness and More St. Charles Health System announced today recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $190,000 to 35 local organizations in Central Oregon. The grants were...

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Accounting Firm Kernutt Stokes Announces Six New Hires

Kernutt Stokes, an Oregon-based accounting firm with four offices in the state, is pleased to announce the addition of six new employees. The Bend office welcomes Pacific University graduates Sage Dunaway and David Allen as associates, and Ashlee Arenz as an...

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Central Oregon Veterans Outreach Food Drive

We are partnering with Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, Inc (COVO) and starting a canned food drive. Any canned food will be accepted, but a major preference is canned meat (aka tuna/salmon) and canned fruit. These folks do a TON for our community so if you can,...

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SDC Proposal Moving Forward

Earlier this week City Council gave initial approval to a revised System Development Charge (SDC) methodology and fee schedule. This discussion and vote are the culmination of over a year of work by City staff and stakeholders to revise how SDCs are charged for...

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Ribbon Cutting Showcase for EarthWise Pet

We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for EarthWise Pet’s new Bend location! This locally owned and operated pet supply and grooming shop resides in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza. They specialize in healthy pet foods and supplies for dogs and cats as...

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Ribbon Cutting Showcase for The Giving Plate

Community Store Grand Opening—Photo Credit: Delray RhoanDistribution Center Ribbon Cutting—Photo Credit: Delray RhoanWe’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Giving Plate's newly renovated Distribution Center and the grand opening celebration for...

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Job Seekers Press Pause on Parenthood

Survey Highlights Work/Life Balance as Top Priority—1 in 3 Delaying Family Plans—Latest Results from The Harris Poll by Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller   A lack of work/life balance is impacting job seekers in a very personal way as one-third of...

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Funding Bend School Levy Critical to Future Workforce

Businesses understand the cost of investing in education. In 2022, business taxes significantly jumped as the Corporate Activity Tax, which was the payment mechanism for the Oregon Student Success Act, was implemented. Even as this added cost of doing business still...

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