Our Mission Statement:
"To Enhance the Economic Vitality of Bend"

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Chamber staff is available by appointment for Bend Chamber Members:
Monday - Thursday 8 to 9 a.m. & 4 to 5 p.m. 
Friday - 8 to 9 a.m. & 1 to 5 p.m.

Vision Statement:
"Working to support a business community that is prosperous, creates opportunities, and enhances the economic quality of life in Central Oregon."

Core Purpose:
Economic Vitality for all Members

Core Values:
Economic Development - We are committed to actions and programs that will assist long-term economic development and job growth within the business community.
Education, Innovation and Excellence - We value business education, innovation, and the continued pursuit of excellence in business management, operations and service.
Public Policy Involvement - We support business involvement in community decision-making.
Quality of Life - We are committed to maintaining and enhancing the unique quality of life that is the cornerstone of Bend. We value a balance between economic, environmental, education and healthcare systems; and other social interests in the community.

The Bend Chamber was founded in 1926. The mission statement of the Chamber is “To Enhance the Economic Vitality of Bend.” 

With over 1,550 members, the Bend Chamber is the largest Chamber of Commerce in Oregon and one of the largest in the Northwest.

The Chamber’s roots go deep into Bend’s history. Although there had been business alliances in Bend as early as 1907, the Chamber’s profile began to rise in the 1920s and 1930s as tourists – then as now – began discovering Bend’s ample and unique recreational opportunities. Over the years, the number of Chamber members has grown along with the number of Bend residents.  

Some of the Chamber’s earliest members include Miller Lumber Co., Bend Garage, (now Bob Thomas Chevrolet), and the law firm now known as Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis. All of those businesses still are thriving in Bend. 

The Bend Chamber always has been progressive: its first woman president served in the 1960s. She was Irene Bostleman, who ran Carlson Sign Co. after her husband Ted Carlson died. Their son, Peter Carlson, now is president of Carlson Sign Co. and was the Chairman of the Board of the Chamber in 2005.