What’s Brewing
Legislative Update with Sen. Knopp and Rep. Kropf
March 29 | 5:30-7:30pm
$20 Members | $35 Non-Members
Open Space Event Studios
220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend
Curious about how the 2022 legislative session ended — what legislation passed and what failed?
Join us for a post-session wrap-up with two of our Central Oregon legislators, Senator Tim Knopp and Representative Jason Kropf. Both will share highlights of the 35-day short session and take questions about what’s on the agenda in the future.
Food and beverages will be provided.
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Inaugural Event
BEND 101
Onramp for Community Connection
April 12 | 5:30–8pm
$15 For Everyone
Tetherow Event Pavilion
61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend
Whether you moved here recently, or several years ago, Bend 101 is dedicated to connecting you with the information and resources to engage and thrive in the place where you live.
You’ll meet both new and longtime residents and make meaningful relationships.
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Commerce & Coffee
April 14 | 8-9:30am
Free for Members | $10 Non-Members
Geneva Financial
1001 SW Disk Dr., Ste. 105, Bend
Come enjoy coffee and a light snack, and extend your professional network.
Our event is hosted by our presenting sponsor, Washington Trust Bank.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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Seller Velocity Conference
April 28: VIP Experience at LOGE Bend
19221 SW Century Dr., Bend
April 29: Virtual or Riverhouse on the Deschutes
3075 N Bus. Hwy. 97, Bend
20 percent Discount for Chamber Members with code: bendchamber22
Seller Velocity Conference is packed with leading experts in the Amazon, eCommerce and business realm. Think short, actionable presentations followed by intimate breakout sessions. Attendance is limited, sign up today.
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Houselessness Impact Survey
We’d Like to Hear from You
The Bend Chamber supports City of Bend and Deschutes County’s efforts to help those who are houseless in our community.
We also have heard from employers that activities by some presumed members of the houseless population are impacting public safety, causing property damage and other issues affecting their businesses and customers.
The purpose of this survey is to better understand and measure these impacts as our community works to mitigate them — and to make houselessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
Learn About Houselessness in Bend
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Empty Shelves Show Chinks in the Supply Chain
We’ve all experienced the unease of seeing empty shelves as businesses continue struggling with supply delays that are leaving them short-stocked at grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops and new car lots. Even online purchasers have experienced long delays and increased shipping costs.
How did the supply chain get so badly disrupted, and when will we see relief?
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Bend Chamber Supports Funding OSU-Cascades Innovation District
The Bend Chamber communicated its strong support to State legislators for $10M in funding for the OSU-Cascades Innovation District.
“We have a unique opportunity to support future development that will address many of our region’s top priorities, such as affordable housing, access to higher education, childcare, a community assembly hall and commercial and light industrial space.”
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Bend YP—A Place for Growth, Connections and Community
Bend YP is back in person with strong events that engage young professionals in education and connection.
Kicking off the year was a StrengthsFinder for Teams workshop, facilitated by Joanne Mathews, as a part of the YP DevLabs series. Thirty young professionals completed a pre-workshop questionnaire to determine their strengths, then spent an evening learning how to best capitalize on them within their organizations.
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Moving Forward to Actionable Outcomes
We get asked fairly frequently how we will move forward toward actionable outcomes. We’ve boiled it down to four main steps:
- Gather the facts
- Engage in policymaking
- Create employer strategies
- Assist with advocacy
For more details, check out our one-sheet, created to encapsulate the why, where and how of the Workforce Housing Initiative.
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Employers—Lend Your Voice
We’ve begun an initiative to create community conversations to address Bend’s workforce (mid-market) housing affordability issue.
We need your help in determining the extent to which unaffordable housing is impacting your ability to hire or retain talent. Please take our short survey and feel free to share the link with other employers.
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Governor Brown Announces Now Lifting Indoor Mask Requirements on March 12
With declining case rates and hospitalizations across the West, California, Oregon and Washington are moving together to update their masking guidance. After 11:59pm on March 11, California, Oregon and Washington will be adopting new indoor mask policies and moving from mask requirements to mask recommendations in schools.
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COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Options
You have several options for getting your COVID-19 vaccination or booster shots. Schedule your vaccination appointment at a convenient location, stop by a free walk-in clinic, or visit Deschutes County’s drive-thru clinic at the fairgrounds.
Free At-Home Tests
Plan Your Vaccine
Testing Locations
