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Tetherow, a premier Central Oregon resort, has decided to place its hotel and food & beverage operations up for sale. At this time, the founding partners do not intend to sell Tetherow Golf Club. A potential sale would include the Hotel, Event Pavilion and the food and beverage operations (The Row, Solomon’s and Tetherow Cafe), […]

Deschutes County seeks applications from residents who are interested in serving on the County’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members are the official citizen involvement committee […]

The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), announces the opening of its online grant applications. The complete application is due March 7, 2024 at 5 p.m. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during the shoulder seasons and […]

Heart of Oregon Corps invites Central Oregon businesses to elevate their brand by becoming sponsors of the highly anticipated 7th annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the scenic Tetherow Resort. Sponsorship packages, ranging from $500 to $3,000, offer a range of benefits, including reserved seats and […]

Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit organization, has received a funding recommendation of $750,000 from the City of Bend’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) for buyer’s down payment assistance. This significant endorsement, received on January 10th, is destined to empower homebuyers with stable housing and the opportunity to build equity. The down payment assistance allows 15-20 […]

John J. Graham Jr. has been named the new Executive Director of the Center For Business, Industry, And Professional Development (CBIPD) at Central Oregon Community College. He manages the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and leads workforce training and apprenticeship programs. His role also involves developing noncredit offerings in manufacturing. John’s background includes senior leadership […]

Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone reports the I Like Pie Thanksgiving morning race raised $34,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. The 2023 I Like Pie event had an increase of 1,000 participants compared to 2022. 2,800 individuals of all ages and backgrounds participated in the untimed run/walk which ended with pie for […]

The Bend Chamber is warning that Scammers are posing as the Chamber and emailing with an offer to purchase a list of 1000+ attendees/registrants/members from Bend Chamber of Commerce 2023. If you receive such an email, do not respond and simply delete it. The Chamber reports that it does not sell lists from any of […]

Visit Central Oregon has begun accepting applications for the Central Oregon Future Fund, a second-year grant program aimed at supporting tourism-related projects that will benefit both residents and visitors. The application window will be open through Friday, Feb. 16. The Central Oregon Future Fund will award $450,000 in grants, funded entirely by revenue generated from […]

Puffin Drinkwear, makers of personality-infused apparel for your drink to wear, announces that Julian Davis is being brought on as Vice President of Wholesale Sales starting immediately. Davis brings to Puffin Drinkwear extensive experience in sales and operations, account management and product marketing. With over 10 years of lead sales experience partnering with most major […]