Business

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications for a new home in Bend. Located near SE Wilson Ave & SE 15th St., the high-performance home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is available to middle-income households. This home is a unique opportunity for both Habitat and local buyers. The project received funding from the City […]

January is National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is participating. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the value of mentoring, as well as encouraging individuals to become mentors and organizations to support mentoring programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a leading nonprofit […]

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 […]

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 “Pure Grit,” will be joined by Kelly Crowley, a medalist in both swimming […]

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 […]

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, 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. “I am so grateful to the dedicated team and […]

Linfield University has named Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as interim president. Johnson served as Oregon State University’s 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 university’s Cascades Campus in Bend. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wisconsin, and both a […]

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 […]

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 team’s success, Business Flex Passes are the ideal fit for […]