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Bend, Ore. – The Downtown Bend Business Association welcomes new Executive Director Rod Porsche. Rod replaces longtime director Chuck Arnold who held the position since 2006. Rod comes to Downtown Bend with a proven track-record of work in tourism and downtown management in Albany, Oregon for the last 4 years.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Downtown Bend Business Association and look forward to working with the dynamic group of independent businesses in Downtown Bend.” Says Rod Porsche.
“We had 68 applicants from over half a dozen states and are pleased to find such a great fit with Rod. We believe Rod has the qualities necessary to continue the positive momentum of the DBBA and Downtown Bend overall,” says Jim Petersen, DBBA Board Member.
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