Understanding Homelessness in Central Oregon
This event aims to address concerns and shed light on the underlying causes of homelessness,…
Monthly Archives: February, 2025
Jefferson County Residents May Be Eligible for $599.99 Reimbursement Through Defensible Space Grant
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs,…
Bend Police Invite Community to Participate in CONNECT BEND
The City of Bend Police Department has launched CONNECT BEND, a community camera registry designed…
Computer Kiosks Now Available in Revenue Regional Offices to Help Taxpayers with Free Electronic Filing
Oregon taxpayers preparing their own taxes can now file their returns using computer kiosks set…
Upcoming Pesticide Courses at COCC
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Herbicide Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental & Turf Exam…
A Legacy of Workforce Training Continues
Two local nonprofits, Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon and Heart of Oregon Corps, are proud…
The Stages of Selling a Privately Held Business
(Scott Lauray and Rodney A. Cook) A Roadmap for Business Owners Selling a business is…
From Housing Pressures to Small Business Optimism
(Graphs courtesy of Washington Trust Bank) As 2025 gets underway, the national economy is on…
Thrive (& Borrow if it Makes Sense) in 2025
This time last year we wrote about how the national and Central Oregon economy would…
Central Oregon’s Labor Market
(Graphs courtesy of Oregon Employment Department) Health Care, Demographics & the Future of Employment Central…