by Terry Skjersaa | Oct 16, 2020 | Bend Oregon News
Your Vote Counts: Ballot Drop-Off Locations Now Open in Deschutes County One of the silver linings of 2020–an unusual year to say the least!–is the increasingly authentic, personal answer to the courteous question of “how are you?” While our clients always share their...
by Terry Skjersaa | Apr 20, 2020 | Bend Oregon News
This Wednesday, April 22, is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world to demonstrate our collective support for environmental protection initiatives. This year, Earth Day feels especially poignant in light of the...
by Terry Skjersaa | Apr 16, 2020 | Bend Oregon News, Bend Oregon Real Estate
I hope you and your family are doing as well as possible during this surreal, unprecedented time. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives is profound, and many of us are adjusting to the “new normal” of working from home, supporting our school-age kids as...
by Terry Skjersaa | Apr 15, 2020 | Bend Oregon News
The impact of the coronavirus quarantine on Bend workers, families and local business owners has been sudden, and for many, financially devastating. Fortunately, our community and local government is providing many resources to help those impacted the most right...
by Natasha Smith | Mar 24, 2020 | Bend Oregon News
Gratitude. Maybe this word has lost its power due to overuse and become somewhat of a cliché. But not today…not now. Between the swirl of unrest, the sea of unknown and the sensation of restlessness, gratitude may be the only grounding force. If we focus on the...
by Terry Skjersaa | Feb 17, 2020 | Bend Oregon News
February is designated as “CTE Month” to highlight the importance of career and technical education. Previously called vocational education or vo-tech, today’s CTE courses provide students with real-world skills they will need to enter the workforce in 16...
