What’s that weird charge on my bank account? You are scrolling through your bank account and find charges for $250 to a restaurant you have never visited, another to a boutique clothing store for $400 and one for tickets to a concert venue. If you find evidence that your information has been stolen and used fraudulently, you need to act immediately. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent any further damage and start on the road to recovery. Click here to learn what to do.

South Deschutes County Profile is available In collaboration with EDCO, the Sunriver/La Pine Economic Development program is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Local Economic Profile for Sunriver and La Pine. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the economic landscape of our area, including key data on demographics, industry sectors, workforce trends, and business activity. The profile will serve as a strategic tool to support local businesses, attract new investment and strengthen our community’s economic development efforts. We extend our thanks to all partners and community members who contributed to this important initiative. The South Deschutes County Profile is now available.

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Librarian assists businesses and nonprofits Have you ever considered starting your own business but aren’t sure where to begin? Deschutes County Community Librarian Liisa has 25 years of experience serving businesses and nonprofits through research and referrals. She entered library-land through a library assistant position at an academic library. After six years, she went off to graduate school and later found her place at Deschutes Public Library. Her working days are devoted to helping nonprofits with grant research and assisting entrepreneurs in fulfilling their dreams of business ownership, providing excellent customer service along the way. “The best part of working with both communities is attending their meetings and networking opportunities to listen and learn what is affecting their work, both short-term and long-term,” Liisa said. She helps with DPL programs like Book-a-Librarian, which is tailored to meet the customer’s needs. “I am one of the rare librarians who is an extrovert. Give me time to network with others and I thrive.” Click liisas@deschuteslibrary.org. or https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/research/business for additional information.