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Spiral Wax Co.: A Meditation on the Environment
Spiral Wax Co. received a $75,000 financing award at the 2025 Bend Outdoor Worx BreakOut Pitch event, positioning it to make a major impact in the sports world. After decades in the industry, founder Tim Karpinski discovered that waxing a snowboard could be transformed into a ritualistic practice akin to meditation.
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How Central Oregon Sparked a Multibillion-Dollar Cannabis Industry
Explore how the legalization of cannabis in Oregon created a boom in Central Oregon, spurring the growth of tech giant Dutchie and local businesses like Oregrown and Shift Naturals, and generating millions in tax revenue.
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Custom Bikes in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is home to a growing community of custom bike builders who are pushing the boundaries of engineering and design. From high-end carbon fiber road bikes by Argonaut to modular full-suspension mountain bikes from Arid Cycles, these builders offer a personalized experience that fine-tunes a bike’s performance to the rider.
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Find Healthcare for Active Living in Bend, Oregon with OnePeak Medical
Bend ranks on many Top Ten lists of places to live because of its lifestyle, proximity to natural resources, and its access to quality medical care. Living in Central Oregon, […]
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Inside the Bend Outdoor Worx Accelerator
What happens when an entrepreneurial seed is planted in a prime environment and nurtured by the wisdom of experienced leaders in an emerging industry? The result can be exponential economic […]
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Summer Camps in Bend Provide Tradition, Outdoor Experiences and Economic Viability
S’more Business School’s out for summer and camps are ready forΒ another season of adventure. From rugged backcountry excursions to classic campfire sing-alongs, these programs donβt just create happy campers, they […]
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Meet April Lawyer – The Founder of Vanilla Boutique in Bend
April Lawyer is a professional athlete and founder of Vanilla boutique, celebrating 20 years in Bend. Recipe for Success Start with an industrious child growing up in the sports-centric culture […]