Central Oregon is a great place to live and play, but it’s also the home of some of the most interesting businesses and products in the world. This month let’s look at a few of the amazing products you can find in Central Oregon.
Golfboard
I’ve been a fan of the Segway scooter ever since I covered the launch decades ago. Much of the fun was related to the fact that no one outside of Segway seemed to know that a unique two-wheel scooter (with the wheels on the sides instead of front and back) was about to launch and change the lives of security guards worldwide while providing us with some funny YouTube videos of things going out of control. Well, GolfBoard makes a four-wheel golfing scooter that reminds me a bit of the Segway but doesn’t have the restrictive price. The GolfBoard is a bit like a standup go-cart and is designed for those who want a more personal alternative to the golf cart. It’s more fun and allows a single golfer or someone who doesn’t trust other drivers to comfortably ride from hole to hole. It looks like a ton of fun!
Tribe Pilot
Tribe Pilot is a relatively new social app that allows a user to create a detailed plan for their outdoor experiences. Much of Central Oregon, and particularly Bend, is designed around resorts and having fun. Tribe Pilot helps people plan a trip to optimize their time and prioritize the experiences that visitors enjoy most. It is a critical tool for those whose time is limited while vacationing and want to still have the most fun while here.
Volansi
Volansi builds drones for commercial deliveries. While drone delivery isn’t yet a thing in Central Oregon, it is believed that rural areas like this one are most ideal for drone delivery. Volansi is jumping on that opportunity. Volansi is a firm that believes that soon, many, if not most, of us will be getting our deliveries by drone, assuring it will arrive safely and when we are around so that we don’t have to constantly worry about porch pirates.
Bellatrix Systems
Bellatrix creates electronic control and security systems. As the region deals with significant population growth, vacationers, homeless people, and an increasing number of climate refugees, the need to secure our businesses has never been greater. Founded back in 1986 (long before the character in the Harry Potter series), Bellatrix Systems provides effective technologies to better control and secure your business.
Sony Bend Studio
Bend is also the home of one of Sony’s video game development units. While Sony itself is still clearly Japanese, Sony’s Bend Studio, which was founded back in 1993, produces video games that can be bought and played worldwide. Sony remains the largest and most powerful of the companies making video game consoles, and it is fascinating that some of the most creative work is done here in Sony’s Bend Studio.
Wrapping Up:
Central Oregon is a wonderful place to live and play, but it is becoming one of the most sought-after places to work, as well, with companies building impressive apps, games, and unique products for residents and visitors alike. I’ve listed just some of the companies and products that impressed me but look around. I’m sure you’ll be amazed at what some of these companies can do.
