This page covers corporate developments, market shifts, company growth, local commercial activity and industry changes. Reporting follows organizational transitions from small operations to larger enterprises across the area.
The 12-space unit adds capacity to an emergency department that has frequently run at full capacity as Central Oregon grows.
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Do you think emergency room access in your area is getting better or worse?
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Do you support prioritizing venture capital for startups that focus on streamlining government and regulatory processes?
The annual event at the Tower Theatre provided capital to companies innovating in AI, protein engineering, and more.
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Should public colleges in your area spend more on manufacturing training programs?
Central Oregon Community College has begun an estimated $8 million remodel and expansion of its Manufacturing Center to meet rising demand for technical training.
The donation will support ongoing maintenance of the Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, which marks its 30th anniversary in 2026.
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Would you buy groceries at a local producer marketplace instead of a chain store?
The nonprofit's second marketplace opens in Bend on November 19, 2026, its first expansion in 17 years.
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Do you believe adding more large retail chain locations improves your local community?
The tire retailer aims to expand its local presence with a new store at SE 27th Street and Ferguson Road.
Regular subjects here include commercial mergers, store openings and closures, funding rounds for new ventures, and executive leadership changes. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Tourism and outdoor industry operations define the economic landscape and influence the pace of commercial growth. Shifts in real estate demand and the availability of professional talent remain the primary factors influencing local business outcomes.
