Bend Chamber of Commerce to Move to New Office in Nov
The chamber will limit staff availability for five days this November as it completes a move to a new location in Bend.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Remote Work
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The Bend Chamber of Commerce will relocate its headquarters to 963 SW Simpson Ave., Ste. 200, effective November 19, 2026. Business owners and local stakeholders should prepare for limited staff availability during the transition period.
Why it matters
As the organization enters its 100th anniversary year, this move shifts the center of its operations within Bend. Ensuring consistent access to chamber resources requires awareness of the temporary service disruption planned for mid-November.
The Bend Chamber of Commerce is marking its 100th anniversary year while finalizing a relocation to its new suite in the 97702 zip code. The move necessitates a temporary reduction in administrative capacity over a five-day period in November.
The players
Bend Chamber of Commerce
A century-old business association that provides support and advocacy for the local business community in Bend.
The details
The chamber is shifting its physical presence to the new site on SW Simpson Avenue to support ongoing operations. To facilitate the logistics of the move, the organization has signaled a planned limit on staff availability from November 16 through November 20, 2026. While physical accessibility will be constrained during this time, the chamber will maintain its existing website, phone number, and email contact information for ongoing inquiries.
Timeline
November 16-20, 2026: Staff availability is limited during the move.
November 19, 2026: The new office address becomes effective.
November 23, 2026: The new office opens to the public.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the ongoing adjustment of regional business associations to new commercial real estate configurations in Oregon. It follows the pattern of organizations optimizing their physical presence to maintain relevance as the local economy evolves.
Owners should account for a temporary lapse in administrative support when planning member-related interactions or inquiries between November 16 and 20. Ensure all internal contacts are updated for the new location to avoid delays in correspondence following the November 19 effective date.
The takeaway
Maintaining continuity in business associations requires tracking the physical operational status of local organizations during transition periods. Monitor the chamber communications for updates regarding the November 23 public reopening to ensure timely access to services.
What happens next
The public opening of the new Bend Chamber of Commerce office is scheduled for November 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on how local institutions manage office transitions, see Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cascade Business News.
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