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NEXTUp Leaders Applications Close November 26 — Don’t Miss It!
Give your employees the tools, skills, and connections to thrive with the 2026 Bend Emerging Talent (ET) Passports — a year-long professional development and leadership program designed to grow talent, strengthen your team, and connect them to Central Oregon’s most dynamic network of rising professionals.
Whether you choose the Individual Passport for a key employee, the Flex Passport to rotate team members through events, or the NEXTUp Leaders Passport for emerging managers ready to step into leadership roles, your investment unlocks access to expert-led workshops, social networking, mentorship, and exclusive events that will equip your team to lead with confidence.
Applications for the NEXTUp Leaders Passport are due November 26, offering cohort-based leadership training, Deep Dive Labs, and certification — a high-impact opportunity to cultivate your future leaders.
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The 2026 Bend ET Passports Include:
- Passport Launch Party– Meet fellow ET Passport holders on February 5 at U.S. Bank and set the tone for a year of growth.
- 8 Expert Labs– Interactive workshops led by renowned experts on topics that matter now.
- 6 Socials– Curated networking opportunities to foster lasting relationships.
- 1 Keynote-Level Event– A large-format experience with inspiration and insight from a national thought leader.
- Peer Mentorship Circles– A year-long, facilitated small group mentorship experience fostering accountability, learning, and growth.
- 10 Bend Chamber Networking Events– Complimentary entry to Biz & Bevs and Commerce & Coffee.
- 1 Ticket to Bend Chamber’s What’s Brewing– Learn from business leaders on timely regional issues.
- City Club Membership– Connect with regional changemakers and stay informed with a complimentary membership with the City Club of Central Oregon.
- EDCO Events and Member Pricing– Exclusive discounted access to innovative Economic Development for Central Oregon events, including PubTalk, Bend Venture Conference, and more.
Year-Long Program Access
For One Person.
COST: $450
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One Seat per Event, Transferable Within
Your Organization.
COST: $650
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The 2026 NEXTUp Leaders Program Includes:
- Five Expert Lab Learning Sessions focused on key competencies to move individual contributors to successful leaders, such as communication, strategic thinking, change management and more.
- Five Exclusive Deep Dive Learning Labs — three-hour advanced learning and implementation sessions designed to grow leadership muscle and apply the insights to real-life challenges.
- A NEXTUp Leaders Certificate to recognize their achievement.
- A Graduation Breakfast Celebration to honor their commitment and success.
- Plus — all the benefits of a 2026 Bend ET Passport, with access to premier networking events, mentorship, and skill-building sessions.
Includes NEXTUp Leaders Track & Certification of Leadership Training.
Apply by November 26:
Chamber Members: $1,800
Non-Members: $2,300
Ready to build your next generation of leaders?
Share this application with your team today!
