About Bend Chamber
Who We Are
Independent. Strategic. Built for Bend.
“Miller Lumber has been a member of the Bend Chamber since its inception in 1926. Through networking, educational opportunities, and advocacy for the business community, we view the chamber as essential to the economic vitality of our community.”
100
Years
Advocating for Bend’s business community since 1926.
1,730+
Members
A diverse network—from local entrepreneurs to regional employers.
25,000+
Employees
Represented across Central Oregon and beyond.
Join the Chamber
Creating an environment where businesses, their employees, and our community excel together through collaboration, advocacy, resources, and leadership.
Since 1926
Working to support our mission
Membership in the Bend Chamber of Commerce is much more than a plaque on the wall, the fulfillment of a sense of civic obligation, or the means to generate new business. Rather, membership represents a commitment to the continued prosperity of the Bend economy.
As one of the few Chambers of Commerce in the Western United States that is predominantly supported by members, the Bend Chamber does not receive government funding for operations and, as such, remains an unbiased advocate for the best interests of the business community. This allows the Chamber to lobby hard on behalf of its members when it comes to civic matters and to take on controversial issues others cannot or do not for political and other reasons.
Bend Chamber’s roots run deep in Bend’s history. Although business alliances have existed in Bend as early as 1907, the Chamber’s membership began to rise in the 1920s and 1930s, as area visitors began discovering Bend’s unique recreational haven. Over the years, the number of Chamber members has grown steadily with Bend residents.
The Bend Chamber is actively supported by these Signature Investors
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