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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Kirsten Donaldson has joined NAB as vice president of public policy. Donaldson will report to Shawn Donilon, executive vice president of Government Relations.

Earlier this week City Council gave initial approval to a revised System Development Charge (SDC) methodology and fee schedule. This discussion and vote are the culmination of over a year of work by City staff and stakeholders to revise how SDCs are charged for residential and commercial development. Per Oregon law, cities have flexibility to choose methodology and policy approaches that reflect community values pertaining to growth. On the residential side, fees will be assessed in tiered structure based on square footage with lower rates for smaller homes, thereby incentivizing smaller units. Multi-unit homes will be charged a per dwelling unit rate and Council opted to continue an exemption for affordable housing units. More significant changes were adopted on the commercial side as the methodology underwent major adjustments from prior versions. Notably, categories of use were narrowed from over 60 to 23 in the new methodology, and a new integrated rate was created for multi-tenant developments. An Urban Rate was added to incentivize development in Opportunity Areas of the city (Bend Central District, KorPine, East Downtown, Inner Hwy 20/Greenwood).  The Chamber actively participated in the process and helped shape the final proposal with amendments to phase-in the increases over a 2-to-3-year period and pause any increases to medical SDCs for further study. Further work on rate structures for medical districts throughout the city is warranted, and the Chamber will continue advocacy work for this sector. While the new methodology reflects a path forward for our growing community, it does set up challenges for certain types of businesses and the Chamber will continue to help these businesses through deferrals or other assistance programs where applicable. For a full review of the SDC methodology process, fee schedule and other related materials, please visit the city’s SDC website.

We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for EarthWise Pet’s new Bend location! This locally owned and operated pet supply and grooming shop resides in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza. They specialize in healthy pet foods and supplies for dogs and cats as well as bathing, grooming, nail trims and a private self-wash! For more informations visit: https://bend.earthwisepet.com/bend/ Contact: (541) 241-9244 ### If you are a Chamber member and would like to talk about holding a ribbon cutting, please contact Kathleen Quinney, Events and Admin Coordinator, kathleen@bendchamber.org. The Chamber will provide materials, photos and a short video and will promote your ribbon cutting on social media and our website.

Community Store Grand Opening—Photo Credit: Delray Rhoan Distribution Center Ribbon Cutting—Photo Credit: Delray Rhoan We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Giving Plate‘s newly renovated Distribution Center and the grand opening celebration for their Community Store, which took place on April 30. Community members and supporters gathered to commemorate the opening of the Distribution Center, a vital space where food donations from the community are received and warehoused. These donations play a crucial role in supporting The Giving Plate’s Community Store and Kid’s Korner programs, ensuring that families in need have access to nutritious food and essential resources. For more informations visit: https://www.thegivingplate.org/ Contact: 541-797-6883 ### If you are a Chamber member and would like to talk about holding a ribbon cutting, please contact Kathleen Quinney, Events and Admin Coordinator, kathleen@bendchamber.org. The Chamber will provide materials, photos and a short video and will promote your ribbon cutting on social media and our website.

Survey Highlights Work/Life Balance as Top Priority—1 in 3 Delaying Family Plans—Latest Results from The Harris Poll by Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller   A lack of work/life balance is impacting job seekers in a very personal way as one-third of employed U.S. job seekers (34%) report having to put starting a family on hold due to a lack of work/life balance. And nearly 3 in 5 (59%) say it’s essential that their future company prioritizes work/life balance as they look to start a family. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.   Impact on Recruiting and Retention Failing to offer flexible arrangements or other means of achieving work/life balance can harm a company’s ability to recruit and retain candidates, ultimately affecting the bottom line. As with any other segment of the workforce, embracing working parents is crucial for businesses, according to Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller. “It’s evident from this survey that job seekers are feeling forced to choose between their careers and home lives,” he said. “A little bit of creative flexibility can help attract and retain top talent for skills that are desperately needed.” Survey Methodology The Job Seeker Report was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals from Nov. 9 to 26, 2023, among 1,002 adults ages 18 and older. For full survey methodologies, please contact Sheena.Hollander@ExpressPros.com, Director of Corporate Communications & PR.