Tonight!
What’s Brewing
The Business Case for Inclusive Workplaces
February 9 | 5-7:30pm
Tetherow Pavilion
$25 Members | $40 Non-members
Learn why building welcoming workspaces can strengthen your team: from improved recruitment and retention to measurable increases in revenue.
We’ll have plenty of time for networking — plus bites and beverages provided by Deschutes Brewery and AVID Cider.
Don’t miss out, register today!
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Speakers
Todd Dunkelberg
Director, Deschutes Public Library
Heather McKendry
Learning & Organizational Development Lead, ProShop ERP
Joshua Romero
Sr. Program Mgr., Employee Experience & Engagement, City of Bend
Stefanie Siebold
Certified Coach, PIQue Coaching and Strategy
Moderator
Jody Saffert
DEI Chair for Central Oregon SHRM, St. Charles Health System
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Survey
The Leadership Bend Impact Project group is gathering data about the interest and barriers Bend businesses face in implementing internal practices related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The results of this survey will help guide the group about what resources are needed for our local businesses.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Dei) Workshop for Employers
February 28 & March 1
Deschutes County Expo Center
$100 for Two-Days | $60 for February 28 Only
WHY: To provide local businesses with engaging, digestible and replicable DEI training, specific to business environments — with an overall goal of increasing the sense of belonging for employees across Central Oregon and driving better outcomes for our local organizations.
These workshops are designed for organizational leadership, owners, HR professionals and others in a position to implement DEI practices.
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Membership 101
Maximizing Your Membership
February 14 | 10-11:00am
Bend Chamber
Free to Attend | RSVP Required
This upbeat, interactive orientation is designed to help new, current and prospective members learn how to utilize their membership for maximum effectiveness.
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Bend YP Expert Chat
Navigating Your Career Journey
February 15 | 3:30–5:30pm
COCC, Cascades Hall #115
$10 for Everyone | Free for
YP Passport Holders
Join Bend Young Professionals and Karen Turner, Managing Director, Specialized Recruiting Group. In this interactive session, you’ll create a career map, learn how to navigate career development conversations and wrap up with Q&A.
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Next Week!
BEND 101
Your Onramp for Community Connection
February 16 | 5:30-8pm
NEW LOCATION: Tower Theatre
$15 for Everyone
Our seasonal program will emphasize arts and culture. Regular programming will center around furthering your relationship with our community.
You’ll learn about the history of Bend and hear from city officials and local non-profits to understand how you can give back to our community. There will be time to socialize and indulge in bites and beverages.
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Speakers Include:
- Damon Runberg, State Economist, Business Oregon
- Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director, Deschutes Historical Museum
- Eric King, City Manager, City of Bend
- Brian Ladd, Principal Broker, Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s
- Michael Gesme, Professor of Music at Central Oregon Community College
- Marney Smith, Director of Bend Concerts
- Cameron Clarke, Owner, C3 Events
- Ray Solley, Executive Director, Tower Theatre
New Networking Event!
Biz & Bevs
February 22 | 4:30-6pm
10 Barrel Eastside
Free for Members | $10 Non-Members
Join the Bend businesses community for our inaugural “Biz & Bevs” event at 10 Barrel Brewing Eaststide co-hosted by Beyond!
This will be a time to gather, network, and hear from our rotating venue hosts and featured nonprofits. We will have bevs in the form of beer, wine and cider plus plenty of N/A options so everyone will have something to indulge in. Small bites will also be available.
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Award Recipients Announced!
Business Excellence Awards
March 7 | 5:30-8pm
Riverhouse Convention Center
$75 for Everyone
This is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate some of the amazing accomplishments of Chamber members over the course of the past year.
Join us to celebrate each organization’s inspiring accomplishments and enjoy for appetizers, drinks and networking.
Register today to save your spot!
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Congratulations 2023 Business Excellence Awards Recipients!
Innovation
Small Organization
Farewell Media
Workplace Engagement
Small Organization
Oregon Media
Workplace Engagement
Large Organization
Beaver Coach Sales
Community Stewardship
Small Organization
High Desert Food
Community Stewardship
Large Organization
Mid Oregon Credit Union
Emerging Leader
Sally Compton
Think Wild
Organizational Growth
Small Organization
Caldera Pack Shack
Organizational Growth
Large Organization
Compass Commercial Real Estate Services
Lifetime Leader
Bill Smith
William Smith Properties/Old Mill District
