Business

High Desert Education Service District Superintendent Paul Andrews has announced his retirement at the end of June 2024. Andrews has been with the region’s Education Service District for 25 years, first teaching, then innovating and growing programs, and ultimately leading the organization as superintendent beginning in 2017. Andrews was 31 years old when he accepted […]

Boardworks Climbing celebrates their first year in business on January 1, 2024. The 24-hour adults-only climbing gym, founded by Lily Kral, officially opened on January 1, 2023. Compass Commercial Real Estate Services brokers Luke Ross and Terry O’Neil, CCIM closed the deal on Boardworks’ Bend location in August 2022. “Finding the right location for Boardworks […]

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 […]

Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), a trailblazer in championing outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities, announces the launch of its 28th winter season of adaptive sports programs. This year’s lineup includes an expanded range of ski, snowboard, and Nordic ski activities, designed to cater to participants of all ages and with any disability. The season officially […]

Central Oregon Scouts BSA will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees in Central Oregon communities again this coming weekend, January 6th and 7th. A donation of $10 is requested but any donation over that amount will be gladly accepted. The money raised from the scouts’ efforts will go to support the local Scout troops of […]

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will host its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes. The Annual Luncheon is a tradition providing the Central Oregon business community an opportunity to hear nationally and internationally recognized business leaders discuss current and future economic […]

The City of Bend is currently designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the City, including along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street. Community members are invited to an open house Tuesday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Bend Municipal Court, 555 NE 15th Street, to […]

Brooks Resources announces the launch of its 2024 annual wall calendar. This tradition has spanned over four decades, and each year features the landscapes that define Central Oregon. The calendar is available for free to the community while supplies last. For more than 40 years, the Brooks Resources calendar has featured the diverse and awe-inspiring […]

Lay It Out Events (LIOE) announces its lineup of diverse events scheduled for 2024. As the leading producer of over 20 festivals, races, and contract events annually, LIOE continues to set the stage for unforgettable experiences while championing local nonprofits and charities. For nearly every event, a portion of proceeds is dedicated to supporting local […]

Rooted at Poplar celebrates the completion of seven-units of affordable homeownership on Bend’s west side. Each household moving into their 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is paying an average of $1,650 on their mortgage, 40% less than monthly rent for a 3-bedroom home. Homeowners will pay $12/mo in their utility costs thanks to the net-zero design and […]