Central Oregon Community College will welcome the region’s leaders, employers, educators, organizational partners, and community members as President Laurie Chesley, Ph,D. shares the college’s current priorities, goals and key initiatives. Members of the public, as well as COCC students and employees, are warmly welcome to attend. The State of the College address will be held […]
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โPure Gritโ Authors And Paralympic Medalist Host Book Reading/Discussion
The authors of a book of essays about people living with physical disability will be joined by a Paralympic medalist for a reading and discussion at Oregon State University – Cascades on Jan. 23. Lily Collison and Kara Buckley, the authors of โPure Grit,โ will be joined by Kelly Crowley, a medalist in both swimming […]
Homes For Our Troops To Kick Off Building Of Home For Injured Soldier In Bend
The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Army Sergeant Christopher Chatwin on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Bend. SGT Chatwin was injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Community Kickoff event signifies the start of the build process and will introduce […]
Central Oregonโs Cabin Fever Expo Showcases Premier RVs, Boats, and Power Sports Equipment
Beaver Coach Sales, in collaboration with Lifestyle Wake and Midstate Power Sports, announces the upcoming Cabin Fever Expo, a premier showcase of luxury RVs, boats, and power sports equipment at the Deschutes County Expo Center, January 18-21, inside the First Interstate Bank Arena at the fairgrounds in Redmond, OR. Admission is free. Three of Central […]
Visit Central Oregon CEO Julia Theisen Stepping Down
Visit Central Oregon, the Regional Destination Management organization dedicated to managing tourism programs and driving economic development, announces the departure of President and CEO Julia Theisen. After five-and-a-half years at Visit Central Oregon, Theisen has accepted a new role as the Tourism Director in Snowmass, Colo. โI am so grateful to the dedicated team and […]
Becky Johnson Named Interim President At Linfield University
Linfield University has named Rebecca โBeckyโ Johnson as interim president. Johnson served as Oregon State Universityโs interim president during the 2021-22 academic year. Before that, she spent 12 years as an OSU vice president and the top administrator at the universityโs Cascades Campus in Bend. Johnson holds a bachelorโs degree in economics from Wisconsin, and both a […]
COCC Project Management Information Meeting
The Central Oregon Community College Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development is holding a free informational meeting on Project Management Tuesday, January 16th. Project management skills are in-demand and employers across industries often require formal project management training. This free informational session is an opportunity to learn about these skills and if you might […]
Bend Young Professionals 2024 Opportunities
Now is the time to sign up Bend Young Professionals opportunities for 2024 and enjoy a minimum of 25 chances to attend captivating educational and social events. Individual YP Passports give you exclusive access to all events and perks, with scholarships available. Tailored for a teamโs success, Business Flex Passes are the ideal fit for […]
โKnow Storiesโ This January With Deschutes Public Library
Ring in the new year with powerful and diverse human experiences as Deschutes Public Library delves into โKnow Storiesโ this January. Explore Oregonโs overlooked Black history and hear first-hand knowledge from a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Enjoy an evening of literary-themed trivia and attend a performance of Fiddler on the Roof. […]
Karen Koppel Joins Aligned Commercial Real Estate
Karen Koppel, CCIM has joined Aligned Commercial Real Estate as a broker, specializing in sales and leasing of commercial real estate in Central Oregon focusing on retail, medical, office and industrial properties. Koppel has six years in the commercial real estate industry and is also a licensed architect in Arizona and Colorado. She has worked […]

