How To Support Local Businesses Right Now In Bend, Oregon

By Keeley Mannila | March 20, 2020 |

Local and family-owned businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and while we are all navigating these unprecedented times, our local business community needs us now more than ever

This is a stressful time for many restaurants, local, and small business owners; Bend is known for its craft beers and breweries, fresh roasted coffee and gathering places, and delicious foodie hot spots. In a time where we’re practicing physical distancing, outdoor dining, and shifting business models, as a community we can remain strong in support of our friends, neighbors, and fellow local business owners. We’re all in this together! 

Please continue to support our local businesses. We’re lucky to live in a place filled with entrepreneurs and small businesses; let’s do what we can to support them through this extraordinary time so we can continue to enjoy their services, products, food, and drinks long after the pandemic is over.

 

How to support local businesses right now in Bend, Oregon:

  • Buy a gift card from your favorite restaurant, spa, or shop to use at a later date
  • Start your day with local coffee or tasty treats to fuel up for your shopping trip
  • Enjoy happy hour at home or go virtual with friends; order beer and cocktails to go
  • Order takeout or delivery for dinner after a long day of shopping
  • Enjoy drinks and dining indoors (as permitted) or outside at the many patios, beer gardens, and food cart pods around town
  • Shop online or in-person for locally-made products
  • Buy a uniquely awesome piece of artwork from a local artist or maker
  • Encourage friends and family to shop, eat, and drink locally
  • Shop Downtown Bend businesses from the comfort of your couch
  • Follow your favorite local businesses on social media and share their awesome products and services with your family, friends, and the world; don’t forget to leave a great review for the business, too!
  • More ideas and local businesses to shop and support on our blog: How To Shop And Support Local Businesses In Bend, Oregon

 

Additional ways to help local businesses:

 

Bend Marketplace

Shopping Local Made Easy. A place to shop local businesses, browse local products, find a restaurant, seek out an event, explore your community, and even find something fun to do! There is something for everyone, from adventure tours, yoga classes, or live music.

Click here to browse the Bend Marketplace

 

Downtown Bend

Shop online, order takeout for curbside pickup or home delivery, or purchase gift certificates for all your favorite downtown businesses, shops, and eateries. You can also purchase Downtown Dollars in $25 or $10 certificates, and they can be used at any participating Downtown Bend location.

Click here to support businesses in Downtown Bend, Oregon and remember to Shop Small!

 

Per the City of Bend:

In support of downtown business, the City of Bend will temporarily relax parking restrictions and enforcement downtown. The City is creating some dedicated “Curbside Pick-Up Areas” that retailers and restaurants can use to easier serve customers so they can stay in business. More information here.

 

Visit Bend

Visit Bend has compiled a robust and interactive resource guide spurred by the temporary closing of all bars and sit-down eateries. Many Bend area restaurants, breweries, pubs, and bakeries are offering takeout, curbside pick-up, and delivery so that you can maintain social distancing during the coronavirus crisis.

Click here to view the Bend, Oregon Delivery & Takeout During Coronavirus Pandemic guide

 

I LOVE BEND OR – Businesses

A Facebook Group founded by, and dedicated to, local Bend business owners.  The group is a great way to engage with fellow business owners and share ideas, support, services, and products to support each other. The group rule: Be kind and helpful.

Click here to learn more or join the I LOVE BEND OR Businesses Facebook Group

 

Additional local Bend, Oregon business resources & quick links:

 

As this situation is rapidly evolving, please send us any additional resources we’ve not listed above, and we’d be glad to add. And, let’s all do what we can to support our local businesses so that they will be here for us after the pandemic has passed.

 

We know local because we are local

We’ve been a part of the local business community for over a decade, and we’re proud to be a family-owned and operated company.

Fred Real Estate Group is Central Oregon’s number one independent brokerage with over 140 real estate experts and one firm belief: Every client we work with deserves an amazing real estate experience. We’ve been connecting home buyers and sellers since 2008 with a fresh approach, local expertise, and brilliant results and we’d love to work with you.

 

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* Last updated 05/01/21 – We are still under the Extreme Category per the State of Oregon and Governor Brown, which means that many businesses remain either closed or are offering limited/modified services in order to remain in alignment with state mandates. We’ll keep updating this post as re-openings happen, and additional resources and business services/locations are announced.

About Keeley Mannila

As the co-founder and owner of Fred Real Estate Group, Keeley is the driving force behind company culture, branding, and creative marketing strategy.