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Bend Emerging Talent Bend Emerging Talent facilitates and inspires personal and professional development and networking, with a focus on community.

Bend Emerging Talent (formerly Bend Young Professionals) facilitates and inspires personal and professional development and networking, with a focus on community. You’ll get to know other career-oriented professionals who are committed to investing in their—and our community’s—future.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bend ET Expert Lab: Project Management — Get Stuff Done on Purpose! an...
10/15/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bend ET Expert Lab: Project Management — Get Stuff Done on Purpose! and helped make it such an engaging, interactive experience!

From managing deadlines and priorities to improving communication and keeping projects moving, we explored practical tools that can make a difference in just about any role. No "Project Manager" title required!

Special thanks to Skanska USA for making this Expert Lab FREE for everyone, Touchmark at Mount Bachelor Village Retirement Community for hosting us and our Title Sponsor, U.S. Bank, for its continued support of Bend Emerging Talent.

Thanks for showing up, sharing ideas and continuing to grow with us!

Curious how AI could help you work smarter and grow your business?Join Meta for a FREE, hands-on AI training on Thursday...
10/13/2026

Curious how AI could help you work smarter and grow your business?

Join Meta for a FREE, hands-on AI training on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 8–11 a.m. at Hanai in Bend!

Whether you're running a small business, building a side hustle or exploring your next big idea, this interactive workshop will help you put AI to work. Learn practical ways to streamline tasks, build your strategy and create content you can actually use.

Plus, you'll get to try Meta's newest AI glasses and have a chance to win a pair!

Free to attend, light bites included and space is limited. Just bring your laptop or phone.

Learn more and register: https://www.bendchamber.org/news/meta-small-business-ai-training-bend

Big news from our ET community!Join us in congratulating our very own Ambassador & Advisory Council (AAC) member, Savann...
10/09/2026

Big news from our ET community!

Join us in congratulating our very own Ambassador & Advisory Council (AAC) member, Savanna DeLuca, on being named a 2026 Cascade Business News Accomplished Under 40 Award recipient!

Savanna is the owner of Wild Heart Therapy + Consulting, a Leadership Bend graduate and a passionate advocate for building stronger connections through leadership, communication and emotional well-being.

We're lucky to have her energy, experience and perspective helping shape Bend Emerging Talent!

Congratulations, Savanna! We're cheering you on!

And a special shoutout to Bend Chamber Government Affairs Manager Emily Boyd, who was also named an Accomplished Under 40 Award recipient! We're proud to see two incredible leaders from our Chamber and ET communities recognized!

10/07/2026

Great news: Our next ET Expert Lab is now FREE for everyone thanks to our friends at Skanska USA!

Join us Oct. 14 from 4–6 p.m. at Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village for Project Management — Get Stuff Done on Purpose!

You don’t need “Project Manager” in your title to benefit from project management skills. This fun, practical session will help you plan, prioritize, communicate and keep projects moving forward, no matter what role or industry you’re in.

A big thank you to Skanska for making this Expert Lab accessible to everyone.

Space is limited, so grab your free spot and join us!

Register today: https://www.bendchamber.org/event/bend-et-expert-lab-project-management-tools-to-get-your-job-done

Want to do more than attend Bend Emerging Talent events? You can help shape what comes next.Our Ambassador & Advisory Co...
09/29/2026

Want to do more than attend Bend Emerging Talent events? You can help shape what comes next.

Our Ambassador & Advisory Council (AAC) brings together professionals who help guide, implement and champion Bend ET programming to ensure it remains relevant, engaging and valuable for Central Oregon’s emerging talent.

Joining the AAC is an opportunity to share your perspective, build meaningful relationships and play an active role in strengthening the Bend ET community.

Meet the professionals currently serving on the AAC and learn how you can get involved: https://www.bendchamber.org/bendnext/emerging-talent/advisory-council

09/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Bend ET social

It was a great night, friendly competition, new connections, and plenty of laughs. A special shout out to X-Golf Bend for providing a perfect space and vibe for a fun, interactive night, plus some amazing prizes, including a $50 gift card! We have a feeling we will be back for more fun soon.

A big thank you to our sponsors for making Bend ET programming possible:

Title sponsor: U.S. Bank
Community sponsor: COCC Center for Business

Thanks for spending the evening with us and making it such a fun one.

You don’t need “Project Manager” in your job title to manage projects.If you’re juggling deadlines, coordinating people,...
09/24/2026

You don’t need “Project Manager” in your job title to manage projects.

If you’re juggling deadlines, coordinating people, launching new ideas or just trying to get something across the finish line, a few project management skills can make a big difference.

Join us Oct. 14 from 4–6 p.m. at Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village for our next ET Expert Lab: Project Management — Get Stuff Done on Purpose!

This fun, fast-paced session will skip the jargon and focus on practical tools you can actually use. You’ll also hear perspectives from professionals across different industries about how they plan, communicate and keep projects moving.

Register today: https://www.bendchamber.org/event/bend-et-expert-lab-project-management-tools-to-get-your-job-done

Looking for a way to give back to Bend?Join SOLVE for the second annual Pick It Up, Bend! event on Sunday, Sept. 27 from...
09/22/2026

Looking for a way to give back to Bend?

Join SOLVE for the second annual Pick It Up, Bend! event on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10AM–noon and help clean up around the Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Grab a friend, get outside and spend a couple of hours making a difference in our community. As a fun bonus, volunteers will have a chance to win two tickets to that evening’s sold-out Jack Johnson concert!

Sign up to volunteer: https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL000043w6Cv2AI/pick-it-up-bend

Want more volunteer opportunities, local events and ways to get involved? Sign up for the Bend Emerging Talent newsletter: https://www.bendchamber.org/newsletter

09/17/2026

One week to go!

We’re taking networking out of the conference room and over to X-Golf Bend on Sept. 23 from 5–7 p.m.

Come meet some new people, catch up with familiar faces and have a little fun while you’re at it. Golf skills are definitely not required.

Grab your spot and join us: https://www.bendchamber.org/event/bend-et-social-x-golf

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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