ADVOCACY:

Process, Momentum, Thought

Advocacy starts a conversation, or is part of an ongoing dialogue, which makes elected officials better leaders and our community stronger.   

Bend Chamber Legislative Letter

In Support of Affordable Housing Pilot Program 

"...our housing crisis has significant negative effects on local businesses; including, but not limited to..."

Bend Chamber Legislative Letter

Early Learning & Child Care Scarcity

"Bend and Central Oregon are in a child care desert..."

Bend Chamber Legislative Letter

In Support of Increasing the # of Circuit Court Judges

"Deschutes County is greatly and adversely impacted by the deficit of judges in our county..."

TAO in Salem:

Tech Advocacy Update

By: Skip Newberry // Technology Association of Oregon

... focused on a host of issues ranging from data privacy to rural broadband.

Women in Business 

Opening up opportunities and gaining traction on big issues.

We share what's next...

Bend Young Professionals Launch DevLabs

Kicks off on April 11 with "Networking with Intention, Meaning and Ease,"led by Julie Harrelson of Cascade Angels.

Septic to Sewer

The Septic to Sewer Neighborhood Extension Program Committee will evaluate Neighborhood Extension Program proposals and rank them for funding.

FREE // Employee Assistance Program for You & Your Employees

Everyone has problems from time to time that are just too big to handle alone. 

NEW MEMBERS

Join us in welcoming new members to the Bend Chamber!