REDI- Redmond Economic Development, Inc.

Stay ahead of wildfire season and learn how Pacific Power is strengthening our local infrastructure. On behalf of Pacific Power, Redmond Economic Development Inc. is sharing these two upcoming webinars to help our business community and residents stay informed about wildfire safety, prevention, and emergency management.

Attend these free sessions to learn about:
• Grid Resilience: Ongoing work to strengthen the system and use advanced monitoring tools.
• Operational Safety: How Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and enhanced safety settings reduce wildfire risk.
• Expert Insights: Updates on meteorology and emergency management from wildfire experts.

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Webinar Schedule & Registration
Oregon Wildfire Webinar (with ASL Translation)
• When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 1–2 p.m. PT
• Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980505702871

Spanish Language Webinar (Seminario web en español)
• When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 5–6 p.m. PT
• Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980508121104

Preparation is key to community resilience. We encourage all Redmond and Central Oregon stakeholders to join the conversation and get their questions answered during the live Q&A.

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Mark your calendars!

Spring is packed with energy, momentum, and opportunity at Economic Development for Central Oregon, and we cannot wait to bring our community together for a dynamic lineup of upcoming events.

PubTalk in Bend kicks things off with bold ideas and real conversations, spotlighting entrepreneurs who are building what is next in Central Oregon. We then head to Brasada Ranch for the Prineville Crook County Annual Luncheon, where we celebrate growth, partnership and the people driving economic progress in Crook County.

We wrap up this exciting stretch with the REDI Annual Luncheon hosted by Redmond Economic Development, Inc. at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. This high-energy event shines a spotlight on Redmond’s economic momentum and brings together decision makers, innovators and investors who are shaping the region’s future.

Now is the time to get in the room, strengthen relationships and be part of the conversations moving Central Oregon forward.

Soon, Redmond...Soon!

What's Going Up: $6.3 million hardware store in north Redmond - Redmond Spokesman Project name: Harbor Freight Address: 2520 NW Seventh St. Developer: Marlboro Development Team General contractor: Payase Commercial, LLC Architect: C A Rowels Engineering & Design Cost of the project: $6.3 […]

Redmond is officially on the map as a manufacturing powerhouse. 📍

With a new $2.2M federal grant (paired with $8M in state and college funding), Central Oregon Community College is set to transform its manufacturing technology department. This investment supports a sector that Steve Curley, Executive Director of REDI (Redmond Economic Development Inc.), identifies as a "growing, good wage job in Central Oregon."

Steve noted a major shift in the industry that we should all be paying attention to:

“As more automation comes into the manufacturing space, you see upskilling to where someone who maybe was doing welding is now programming a robot that's doing welding.”

This grant will provide the high-tech equipment and short-term certifications needed to keep our local economy competitive while helping workers pivot into these advanced technical roles. It’s a win for students, a win for local employers like BASX and Nosler, and a win for the future of Redmond.

Proud to see REDI and COCC - Redmond leading the charge in creating sustainable, future-proof career paths for our community!

Read the full story on OPB: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/31/central-oregon-community-college-machining-welding-grant/

Central Oregon Community College receives $2.2M federal grant to boost machining and welding program The grant will fund new staff and equipment and create new short-term certification programs in the manufacturing technology department.

Recently, our staff had the privilege of volunteering as "merchants" for the Bite of Reality workshop hosted by Mid Oregon Credit Union and Heart of Oregon Corps. It was incredible to see students' faces change from "I’ve got this" to "Wait, how much does childcare cost?!" as they worked through real-life financial scenarios.

This program is a massive success because it meets students where they are. Using a mobile app and real-world scenarios, it transforms "boring" budgeting into an interactive challenge.

A huge thank you to the Mid Oregon team for helping build a more financially savvy future for our local students. It’s more than just banking; it’s about building a stronger community. Make a difference and check out Mid Oregon Credit Union’s – Bite of Reality page for upcoming volunteer opportunities near you!
https://www.midoregon.com/education/bite-of-reality.shtml



*photos courtesy of Heart of Oregon Corps.