Bend Leaders Take a Quick Trip to Washington D.C.

The Bend Chamber of Commerce CEO, Katy Brooks, joined a delegation from the City of Bend and Deschutes County last month to advocate for federal matching funds to help alleviate congestion on Highway 97 at Cooley Road. 

What's Brewing Recap

How to Attract & Retain Top Talent in Bend

The diverse panel representing small business, large business, and the health and education sectors shared their insights into what is currently being done.

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 9

State of the County Address

Our County is diverse across its 3,055 square miles, yet we share some core challenges. Hear from all three commissioners on challenges and successes already faced and those yet to come.

Bend Chamber Political Action Committee Seeks Guidance from Chamber Members

A letter from Vic Martinez

Bend Chamber Chair

In its efforts to ensure the PAC understands and represents the needs and views of Bend Chamber members, the PAC board is updating its criteria in selecting candidates to recruit and support. To develop a responsive criteria, chamber members will be receiving an email...

Announcing Our 2019 Keynote for the Economic Impact Breakfast

Dr. Lindsey Piegza

Dr. Lindsey Piegza is a featured expert on CNBC and Fox Business, Financial Expert and Advisor will be speaking in Bend this October at our Economic Impact Breakfast powered by PacificSource Health Insurance!

Bend Transportation Survey

This short survey is about transportation issues in Bend. The City of Bend is considering making strategic investments to reduce traffic congestion and improve the safety of neighborhood streets. 

Featured Community Event

Creating An Inclusive Environment For LGTBQ+ Employees

JUNE 19

Panel discussion for employers presented by The Haven with OUT Central Oregon (OCO) and the Bend Chamber.

Featured Community Event

PubTalk Feating Hydro Flask, Terra FRMA, & Adventure Guru

JUNE 27

Don't miss this PubTalk! We are excited that the Bend Chamber's featured business in our Bend Business Edition this quarter ( Adventure Guru ) is pitching amidst an AMAZING group of cohorts! Enjoy happy hour, share ideas and further local businesses. See you there!

Featured Community Event

Tal Wilkenfeld to Headline 7th Annual Newberry Event

JULY 26-28

Central Oregon’s 7th Annual Newberry Event Music and Arts Festival to Defeat MS is a 3-day outdoor summer multi-genre music festival well-known as a good time for a good cause.

NEW MEMBERS

Join us in welcoming fellow new members to the Bend Chamber of Commerce!

BEND Business Edition

Our quarterly paper is online! Enjoy updates from our CEO and Chairman, as well as business features and insight on the Bend business community. In this issue we feature " R.A.D. Camps " - keeping summer break rad!