Welcome to the Bend Chamber of Commerce

BEND 101: Waste in Bend—Impact, Diversion & Innovation—Feb 12

Join us for an engaging discussion focused on how our city and community manage waste and preserve our incredible natural beauty.

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2026 Bend Emerging Talent Passports—Save $100!

Includes a full year of leadership and professional development training, meaningful networking and mentorship, all for one low cost!

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Announcing the Pre-approved ADU Design Library

The Pre-approved ADU Design Library aims to enhance the city’s Pre-Approved ADU Program and showcase pre-approved building plans for residents interested in building an ADU. It also serves as a portal for architects and builders to share their pre-approved ADU plans.

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Advocacy for Bend Business

Whether reviewing local city ordinances and development codes or weighing in on legislative proposals in Salem, the Chamber has an active and effective advocacy program.

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Need Health Insurance for Your Employees?

Chamber membership offers affordable options with various plans available.

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Bend Chamber Workforce Housing Initiative

Housing for a More Affordable and Inclusive Bend

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Bend ADU Guide

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Everything you need to know about building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your property. Includes details on financing, permitting and zoning, design and construction and property management.

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Advocacy in Action

Whether reviewing local city ordinances and development codes, weighing in on legislative proposals in Salem, or working with our Congressional delegation to drive funding to Central Oregon, the Chamber has an active and effective advocacy program. Learn more.

Leadership Programs

Leadership Bend is a community leadership development program designed to identify, educate, train and connect willing and committed citizens to leadership roles in our community. Learn more.

The NEXTUp Leaders program will equip developing managers with the knowledge, and skills to effectively lead in the new and changing workplace. Learn more.

Why join?

Becoming a member of the Bend Chamber is much more than a decal on the door or a certificate on the wall. It shows your support for and investment in a vibrant business community. Learn more.

About the Bend Chamber

Mission

Creating an environment where businesses, their employees and our community excel together through collaboration, advocacy, resources and leadership to meet Bend’s business challenges.

Vision

Catalyze an environment where businesses, their employees and our community thrive.

Membership in the Bend Chamber

The Bend Chamber has been here for the business community for nearly 100 years. Encouraging business development, support, retention, and recruitment to community development, information dissemination, and issues management, the Bend Chamber takes the lead –
yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

For businesses seeking education, outreach, advocacy, networking, and more, and who want their membership dollars to work hard for them in the hands of local stewards, there is no better partner than the Bend Chamber.

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Leadership Bend Experience

Leadership Bend is a community leadership development program designed to identify, educate, train and connect willing and committed citizens to leadership roles in our community. There now are now nearly 700 Leadership Bend alumni who now serve as our community “trustees” through board service, elected office, and more. Leadership Bend is supported by Taylor Northwest and like-minded businesses who believe that a healthy community comes from investment in leadership.

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The Impact

It is our belief that everything begins with leadership. As a growing and very special region in Oregon, the issues become increasingly more complex and the need for leadership is greater than ever. After all, who will “pass the torch” and continue to build upon what was planted by our pillars before us? Leadership Bend educates committed participants on the unique challenges, opportunities and resources in our community, allowing one to become part of the future as a more informed and engaged citizen.

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