Category: BendBeat
BendBeat Podcast Review: Capturing the Soul of Central Oregon
Beyond the Transaction: How BendBeat is Crafting the Narrative of Central Oregon Stewardship through Storytelling: A Visionary Approach to Community Leadership In the rapidly evolving landscape of Central Oregon, a home is more than just an address—it is the foundational element of a person’s life within a complex and vibrant ecosystem. While many view the... Read More
Mosaic Community Health: The Quiet Backbone of Central Oregon’s Care
Mosaic Community Health serves one in eight Central Oregonians, and most people do not realize how essential it is until they hear the full story. In this BendBeat episode, CEO Megan Haase explains Mosaic’s mission, whole person care model, and how the team is meeting neighbors where they are, from schools to outreach medicine in the forest. Read More
Designing Bend’s Future: A Conversation with Christopher Jones of Project
Bend’s rapid growth has sparked important conversations about how to balance outdoor lifestyle, housing needs, and community identity. In this episode of the BendBeat Podcast, host Brian Ladd welcomes Christopher Jones, COO & Partner of Project^ Read More
Transforming Bend’s Future from the Ground Up
Bend’s growth story is one of vision, collaboration, and bold ideas—and few projects embody that spirit more than the evolution of Oregon State University–Cascades. In our latest episode of the BendBeat Podcast, we sat down with Jared Pantella, Director of Capital Planning, and Christine Coffin, Director of Communications and Community Engagement. Read More
Transforming Lives Through Adaptive Sports
In this episode of the BendBeat Podcast, we explore the inspiring work of Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), an organization committed to making outdoor recreation accessible for people with disabilities. Read More
Inside St. Charles: 100 Years of Community-Centered Care in Bend, Oregon.
In this BendBeat episode, Brian Ladd chats with Kayley Mendenhall and Jenny O’Bryan about the 100-year legacy of St. Charles Health System. From its roots as a small hospital run by nuns to a nonprofit serving over 250,000 people, discover how St. Charles remains committed to “Care for All” while tackling the region’s growing healthcare needs. Tune in to explore its challenges, triumphs, and how you can help shape the future of healthcare in Central Oregon. Read More
Is Bend still growing? Watch our newest podcast and find it out!
Bend's population growth has slowed to under 1% over the past two years, marking one of the slowest rates since 2010-2012. Join us as we explore this trend with Damon Runberg, Chief Economist for Business Oregon, who discusses the reasons behind the slowdown and what it could mean for Bend's future. Read More
Deschutes Children’s Foundation And Their Mission In Bend
In this episode, Cassi MacQueen and Brian Ladd delve into the impactful work of the Deschutes Children’s Foundation. We explore how the foundation supports and promotes other non-profit organizations to ensure ongoing assistance reaches those in need. Read More
Growth and Impact in Bend with Erin and Chris Van der Velde
In this episode, Brian Ladd sits down with Chris & Erin van der Velde, the visionary developers behind Tetherow. Dive into the story of Tetherow, a 700-acre resort on Bend’s west side featuring a boutique hotel, golf course, restaurants, and more. Discover how Tetherow has shaped the community with its environmentally conscious development and learn about the van der Veldes' journey in Bend. Read More
Bendbeat Introduces, Anthony Broadman
City council member, Anthony Broadman, sits down with Brian Ladd to discuss the challenges ahead of Bend in the midst of exponential growth, and how to manage it. Read More
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