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Johnson Brothers Appliances, Central Oregon’s premier appliance dealership, is proud to celebrate its 75th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 6th — a milestone celebration honoring three generations of family leadership, the vibrant Bend community, and the legacy of local businesses that have helped shape Central Oregon’s growth.

Founded in 1950 by Vernon Johnson, Johnson Brothers Appliances has become a trusted name for homeowners, builders and designers alike, offering exceptional service, the region’s largest selection of appliances, and a reputation built on care, integrity, and community connection. Over the decades, the dealership has grown alongside Bend, serving as both a business anchor and community partner.

“Our story is really Bend’s story,” said Dave Johnson, President and General Manager of Johnson Brothers Appliances. “For 75 years, we’ve had the honor of serving families, designers, and builders who have trusted us with their homes and projects. This gala is our way of saying thank you — to our loyal customers, to our dedicated employees, and to the many other legacy businesses that, like us, have been proud to call Bend home for generations.”

The gala will not only celebrate Johnson Brothers’ heritage as a third-generation, family-owned company, but will also pay tribute to other long-standing businesses that are part of Bend’s unique economic and cultural fabric. The evening will feature special recognitions, community reflections, and a heartfelt look at how far Bend has come — and where it’s going next.

Members of the media, community leaders, and supporters are warmly invited to attend this special evening of gratitude, celebration, and community spirit.

Event Details:

• What: Johnson Brothers Appliances 75th Anniversary Legacy Gala
• When: Wednesday, November 6, 2025 (4:00 to 6:30 p.m.)
• Where: Johnson Brothers Appliances Showroom
• Who: Open to invited guests, local press, community partners and friends of Johnson Brothers Appliances

This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team. 

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Johnson Brothers Appliances Celebrates 75 Years with Public Event

by The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon
October 30, 2025

<h1>Johnson Brothers Appliances Celebrates 75 Years with Public Event</h1> <p class="byline">by The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon <br />October 30, 2025</p> <p class="has-drop-cap">Johnson Brothers Appliances, Central Oregon’s premier appliance dealership, is proud to celebrate its <strong>75th Anniversary Gala</strong> on <strong>Thursday, November 6th</strong> — a milestone celebration honoring three generations of family leadership, the vibrant Bend community, and the legacy of local businesses that have helped shape Central Oregon’s growth.</p> <p>Founded in 1950 by Vernon Johnson, Johnson Brothers Appliances has become a trusted name for homeowners, builders and designers alike, offering exceptional service, the region’s largest selection of appliances, and a reputation built on care, integrity, and community connection. Over the decades, the dealership has grown alongside Bend, serving as both a business anchor and community partner.</p> <p>“Our story is really Bend’s story,” said Dave Johnson, President and General Manager of Johnson Brothers Appliances. “For 75 years, we’ve had the honor of serving families, designers, and builders who have trusted us with their homes and projects. This gala is our way of saying thank you — to our loyal customers, to our dedicated employees, and to the many other legacy businesses that, like us, have been proud to call Bend home for generations.”</p> <p>The gala will not only celebrate Johnson Brothers’ heritage as a third-generation, family-owned company, but will also pay tribute to other long-standing businesses that are part of Bend’s unique economic and cultural fabric. The evening will feature special recognitions, community reflections, and a heartfelt look at how far Bend has come — and where it’s going next.</p> <p>Members of the media, community leaders, and supporters are warmly invited to attend this special evening of gratitude, celebration, and community spirit.</p> <p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>What:</strong>&nbsp;Johnson Brothers Appliances 75th Anniversary Legacy Gala</li> <li><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp;Wednesday, November 6, 2025 (4:00 to 6:30 p.m.)</li> <li><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp;Johnson Brothers Appliances Showroom</li> <li><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp;Open to invited guests, local press, community partners and friends of Johnson Brothers Appliances</li> </ul> <p><em>This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.bendsource.com/business/businessnews/johnson-brothers-appliances-celebrates-75-years-with-public-event/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.bendsource.com&quot;&gt;The Source - Bend, Oregon&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i0.wp.com/www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-Untitled-design-4.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;</p> &lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://www.bendsource.com/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=66790&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://www.bendsource.com/business/businessnews/johnson-brothers-appliances-celebrates-75-years-with-public-event/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/bendsource.com/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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