Living in Bend is a dream for lots of folks but a reality for only a lucky few. Bend Station radio features interviews with local residents, entrepreneurs, artisans, city officials and other interesting characters about the past, present and future of Bend, Oregon - the oasis of the high desert Cascades.
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Prices have far surpassed the highs recorded before the recession, providing liquidity for those who have owned property the longest and move up/move out options for those who purchased just a few years ago. Things are looking up.
Eric Parnell and Whitney Parnell run The NW Collective, a commercial video production studio (and co-working space) providing high-quality, custom video work for local businesses, all centered on capturing the essence of those companies balanced against the breathtaking landscape of Central Oregon.
Ryan Bilbrey runs Camp Victory, a personal training outfit that is all about customizing workout plans on an individual level and removing the anxiety of working out in a traditional gym and changing that setting to your home, office, or the beautiful natural backdrop of the outdoors.
Outdoors sports and manufacturing are at the core of what Central Oregon is all about and SnoPlanks is a powder focused snowboard and ski manufacturer right here in Bend.
Bend is a community full of people who like to be a part of things, but what if people could also learn how to make things? That's the goal of DIYcave, a collaborative makerspace in its first year of operation.
Central Oregon is an idyllic place to hold a music festival, and with this years 4 Peaks Music Festival right around the corner, Stacy Totland is working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything works out perfectly.
