Bend leaders discuss how our past led us here, and how we can ensure a healthy future for the city we love Bend, Oregon, is vibrant city tucked into a bend in the river...
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What does it really take to build a healthier community in Central Oregon? In this BendBeat episode, Brian sits down with Megan Haase, CEO of Mosaic Community Health, to...
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Mount Bachelor, Community, and the Future of Outdoor Life in Central Oregon with John Merriman
What makes Mount Bachelor feel like Bend’s home mountain instead of just another resort? In this BendBeat episode, Brian sits down with John Merriman, CEO of Mount...
Education, Engagement, and the Heart of Bend: A Conversation with COCC’s Zak Boone In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Zak Boone, Vice President of...
Empowering Central Oregon’s Youth: Heart of Oregon Corps on BendBeat What if the next generation held the key to solving some of Central Oregon’s biggest challenges? In...
What does it take to build a better Bend? In this episode of BendBeat, host Brian Ladd delves into a powerful conversation with Christopher Jones, COO & Partner of...
What happens when a community rallies behind higher education—and decides to build a cutting-edge university on top of a former landfill and pumice mine? Welcome to OSU...
What does the future of Bend, Oregon look like—and who gets to help shape it? In this full episode of the BendBeat Podcast, host Brian Ladd sits down with Matt Muchna...
In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Stephanie Betteridge, Bend’s Chief Innovation Officer and Assistant City Manager, to explore how innovation, data...
Community
What Happens When You Trade Comfort for Purpose? Thump Coffee, Bend’s Favorite Coffee Spot
In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Bobby Grover, founder of Thump Coffee, to explore his journey from high-pressure corporate life to crafting a...
In this episode of the BendBeat Podcast, we dive into the incredible work of Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), an organization dedicated to making outdoor recreation...
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