Business Resources Hub
One-stop toolkit for business planning, structure, funding & growth in Bend.
6 Strategies to Boost Retention Through the Great Resignation
— Harvard Business Review
How to Eliminate Burnout and Retain Top Talent
— Gallup Workplace
Employees Want Wellbeing From Their Job, and They'll Leave to Find It
— Gallup Workplace
Worried About Employee Retention? Make These Three Changes
— LinkedIn/Glint
The State of Work in America
— GrantThornton
The State of the Global Workplace
— Gallup
The State of the American Workplace
— Gallup
City of Bend
The City of Bend requires that all businesses located in, or doing business in, the city hold an active Business Registration. Depending on your business, you may need additional permits, licenses, or inspections before opening your doors. The City of Bend website has links to some helpful resources to get you started.
ADA and Accessibility Resources For Central Oregon Business Owners
The City of Bend is committed to providing resources and guidance that help your business to open your doors to a wider range of people while also enriching our community by setting a standard for inclusivity that resonates throughout Central Oregon. Together, we can create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive—because when we improve our businesses’ accessibility, we improve Bend for all.
Small Business Development Center – Central Oregon Community College
“Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur? Get some practical assistance from COCC’s Small Business Development Center. Take a workshop or request no-cost, confidential business advising. Our mission is to have a positive impact on your Central Oregon business.”
SCORE of Central Oregon, Chapter 701
SCORE is America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses. It is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. The Central Oregon SCORE chapter provides small business entrepreneurs free and confidential business counseling services throughout the Central Oregon area.
Deschutes Public Library
Book-A-Librarian – Meet with a professional librarian for one-on-one assistance with your research questions including industry and business research for entrepreneurs, nonprofit grant research, help to create your Business Plan, and other research tools.
Economic Development for Central Oregon
The EDCO site provides the cost of business comparisons, valuable statistics and information about the Central Oregon economy, incentive programs, employment resources, workforce information, and much more. EDCO is geared towards larger businesses or those in targeted industries who are planning on starting or moving their business to Central Oregon. For more information visit EDCO’s 2018 Bend Profile.
Employment and Staffing
Find Bend Chamber members to help with your employment needs, including our local office for WorkSource – Oregon Employment Department
State of Oregon Employment Department
Get statistical data for our local area including economic data, business and industry profiles, information on training and education, employment and wages by industry, performance measures and more. For additional information, please contact Nicole Ramos, Regional Economist for Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties. Or contact Kale Donnelly, Workforce Analyst for Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties.
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