Business

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 […]

Umpqua Bank has announced that its Warm Hearts Winter Drive successfully raised $365,000 this holiday season and received winter clothing donations from customers, associates, and members of the community to benefit those individuals and families who struggle with housing and access to other basic resources. “Our Warm Hearts Winter Drive is all about bringing people […]

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 […]

Travel Oregon just launched an anonymous survey for residents of Oregon to give feedback about their experiences with travel and tourism across the state. All those who complete the survey by February 1 will be entered to win up to $1,000 in Amazon gift cards. The survey is designed to help improve tourism-related experiences for […]

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 […]