Tetherow Resort Event Pavillion

Big Brothers Big Sisters of CO is hosting their annual Comedy for Kids' Sake this fall. The evening will include a 3-course dinner with beer & wine, live and silent auctions, and excellent comedy! The money raised will go towards creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk youth all across Central Oregon!

The state of Oregon is exceptional in some areas, including quality of life and our spirit of innovation. Yet we remain uncompetitive in others, as our state and local taxes are among the nation’s highest, making living and doing business in the state increasingly unaffordable. Further complicating this is Measure 118, a ballot initiative seeking …

Mark your calendars for our premier fundraising event, Raise a Glass for the Kids. Please join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support. Raise a Glass for the Kids is about making a real difference in the lives of students in need throughout Deschutes County. By participating, you're helping to ensure that Operation …

Join us for a discussion with Central Oregon City Managers/Administrators on issues each community is facing and how the regions work together. Bring your questions for Eric King (Bend); Geoff Wullschlager (La Pine); Steve Forrester (Prineville); Keith Witcosky (Redmond); Will Ibersh (Madras); and Jordan Wheeler (Sisters). Moderated by Tammy Baney, Executive Director of COIC (Central …

Curious about what this year holds for interest rates, access to capital, and the effects on your business? Join us for an engaging conversation with regional banking partners and community lenders about the impacts of federal monetary policy, interest rates, and lending trends. SPEAKERS Ben Haag VP, Commercial Group Manager First Interstate Bank Jeff Baker …

Communities across Oregon are projecting significant housing shortages, with Bend is looking at a shortfall of thousands of homes for our residents in the coming year. To address this challenge, Governor Kotek created a Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC) in 2023 to address barriers to building and inform policy solutions and strategies in 2024 and …

Join us for a festive holiday soirée on November 29th! Embrace the spirit of the season with a night of merriment, delicious treats, and cheerful company. Don your most stylish holiday attire and come together for an evening of joy and celebration as we ring in the holidays in style. Don't miss this opportunity to …

Join the Bend Chamber and the City of Bend to hear from the City’s Mayor, Melanie Kebler, and City Manager, Eric King, about topics relevant to the local business community. Some updates will include the proposed Transportation Utility Fee, changes to System Development Charges, and progress at Juniper Ridge, among others. Please come and learn …

No matter the size of your organization, the reality is that we all have to navigate economic volatility at some point. This will be an opportunity to get the most up-to-date market information from our State Economist, Damon Runberg, as well as a historical outlook on how our business community has dealt with similar circumstances …

We’re excited to invite the Central Oregon business community to our summer session of What’s Brewing! This program will be an opportunity to hear from the Deschutes County Commission and staff about key policy topics impacting local businesses, including access to childcare, workforce housing and other priorities of the Bend Chamber. If you have questions …