Relocate Your Business to Bend

Central Oregon has undergone expansion in recent years with the development and manufacturing of both software and hardware.

Growing tech and biotech scene in Central Oregon

Lower rents on commercial properties than bigger cities

Entrepreneurial spirit

Business and tax incentives available

Opportunity Zone and Enterprise Zone incentives

Growth in Bend

The region continues to attract new businesses in all industries.

Ranked #1 Best-Performing Small City four years in a row (Milken Institute 2017-2020)

Deschutes County is one of the fastest growing areas in the country

Fastest growing medium-sized city in the U.S. (Wallethub 2020)

Second fastest growing city overall (Wallethub 2020)

Top region in the state for job growth over the past ten years

Ranked in 91st percentile for Best Small Cities in America (WalletHub 2021)

Lifestyle

For most residents, Central Oregon is a lifestyle choice that offers a unique work-life balance along with year-round recreation options.

300 days of sunshine

Mountain biking on Phil’s Trail

Skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing at Mt. Bachelor

Rock climbing or hiking at Smith Rock State Park

Paddleboarding, kayaking or floating down the Deschutes River

Traveling throughout the U.S. from Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), located just 17 miles from Bend offering services from Portland to Chicago

Education

Local economic development organizations provide opportunities between local schools and businesses to provide hands-on training and internships.

Six major public school districts serve over 32,000 students

30+ private schools in the region

Home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and the four-year university Oregon State University – Cascades