This House resolution recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. The text says the organization began in 1926 as the Bend Commercial Club and was renamed the Bend Chamber of Commerce on May 26, 1926. It describes the Chamber's role during Bend's timber era, including a 1937 warning about sustainable forestry. The resolution says the Chamber now represents about 1,650 member businesses, helped the area's shift from timber to a more diverse economy (including tourism, outdoor recreation, advanced manufacturing, health care, and technology), and runs programs such as Leadership Bend, Bend Emerging Talent, Youth Career Connect, Bend 101, and NEXTUp Leaders. It notes the Chamber advocates on issues like workforce housing, childcare availability, economic competitiveness, and infrastructure. The resolution commends the Chamber, honors its leaders, members, staff, and volunteers, and encourages continued partnership among businesses, civic organizations, and public institutions. The resolution was introduced on May 12, 2026, by Representative Janelle Bynum and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
If adopted by the House, the resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the Bend Chamber's 100 years and expresses congressional support for its community role. The text focuses on praise, commemoration, and encouragement for continued local partnerships and does not set out new federal programs or funding.
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The resolution presents the Chamber as a key local institution that supported entrepreneurs, strengthened businesses, helped Bend navigate economic change, promoted workforce development and civic leadership through programs, and fostered collaboration among businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and public partners.
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