Made in Central Oregon
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Made in Central Oregon 2018

What’s Made in Central Oregon? Better Question: What’s Not?
The Source Staff

Seemingly endless outdoor opportunities, rad local brews and a bustling social scene are not the only things that make Central Oregon a cool place to be (though you’ll read all about those important aspects of our culture often within the pages of this publication). Each and every day, the creative, ambitious and industrious among us […]

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The Dreamers

The people dreaming of a better world in Central Oregon
Annette Benedetti

New businesses pop up year-round in Central Oregon. A special few conceptualize and produce their products locally. Even fewer sell their merchandise with the intention of effecting positive change. The following innovators stand out from the crowd with a vision that goes beyond selling goods. These entrepreneurs are using their inspiration to creating local jobs […]

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The Creators

The People Combining Art & Business in Central Oregon
Caitlin Richmond

Art can be something you hang on your wall—but for those who can’t afford that large painting or print to display, there are thankfully other alternatives. It’s nice when that artful thing you’re seeking is affordable, and even better, when it’s also locally made. Here in Central Oregon, practical, useful art, made by local people, […]

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The Change Makers

The people innovating in the tech sector in Central Oregon
Annette Benedetti

Local entrepreneurs are doing big things in the tech world, and some of them are even winning cash awards for their efforts. The 2016 Bend Venture Conference handed out over $3,755,000 in funding—a new record for Oregon angel conferences—and some of Central Oregon’s innovators were among the winners. The founders of Cascade Wellness Technology, Investipro […]

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Fermented in Central Oregon

Bucha Buena brews up deliciousness including its own hooch
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

The headquarters for Bucha Buena is an adorable-looking cottage in a residential neighborhood on Bend’s west side. Behind the adorable home that looks just as cozy in Bend as it would in the Shire is the production facility. It’s a converted outbuilding/garage that now has fermentation tanks, brewing tanks and growing hops, all helping facilitate […]

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Fine-Tuned in Central Oregon

Cascade School of Music creates generations of local musicians
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

The slogan for the Cascade School of Music is, “The Sound of Human Potential,” and the school’s goal is to infuse the youth and adults of Central Oregon with that potential. Bend in particular is a musical town with live music playing just about every night of the week—so a steady stream of new voices […]

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Distilled in Central Oregon

BackDrop Distilling whips up an award-winning vodka
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

When it comes to beer and spirits, Central Oregonians get to enjoy more than their fair share of variety. From new upstarts offering fun new flavors to longtime mainstays that continually bring in creative takes on old favorites, there’s no shortage of stuff to stir, sip and savor in the drinks department here in the […]

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