About Bend

Location:
Bend is situated on the Eastern ridge of the picturesque Cascade Mountains at 3,623'/1104m above sea level. The City is located directly in the center of Oregon; making Bend an important regional hub for family recreation and growth in business. Bend is a land of extremes, with the Deschutes National Forest to the west and high desert to the East.

Activities and Recreation:
The diversity of Bend’s landscape offers recreation for the whole family. Bend is host to world-class outdoor activities, including twenty-eight golf courses, eight resorts, endless lakes and rivers for boating and fishing, and unparalleled skiing at Mt. Bachelor.

For those who enjoy travel, Redmond Airport, just 16 miles north of Bend, offers direct service to San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.

Are culture, arts, dining and nightlife on your venue? Bend is home to nationally recognized artists, writers and musicians, which can be enjoyed year round at the endless venues, festivals, and theatres.
After a day of shopping in Bend’s historic Old Mill District, a superb meal may be enjoyed at any of the diverse restaurants or Micro-breweries in town. One may savor an entrée prepared by a culinary artist, while enjoying live music at any one of Bend’s downtown hotspots. Bon Appétit!

Business/ Education:
Ranked #2 of America’s best performing cities, by the Milken Institute in February 2006, Bend flourishes with low unemployment and 6th in the nation for job growth. The City supports light industrial, green business, high tech, construction, medical, and professional fields. A true “telecommuting heaven” as noted in Forbes, Bend is a place where business people can do their best thinking.

Young minds are also flourishing in Bend’s top notch school district. The city has top-ranked schools and quality educators. Businesses and higher-education are supported by the established two year college and a four year university founded in Bend.

What is on the Horizon for Bend?
Central Oregon is experiencing a 20.6% growth rate, while Bend itself is continuing to grow at an astonishing 35.2%. Bend/Deschutes County was the MDA 6th fastest growing in the US last year. Bend and the surrounding are looked at as one of the top places to move for a lifestyle that encourages business and supports outdoor actives.