BeatBeat is a collection of unfiltered conversations led by Brian Ladd with the optimistic leaders of Bend, Oregon, who made this all possible, and those who are looking to the future to solve our current challenges. Sponsored by The Ladd Group.
Bend, Oregon: History, Growth & Preservation with Kelly Cannon-Miller
How do we preserve what makes Bend special while planning for the community's future?
In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director of the Deschutes County Historical Society, to explore the stories, landmarks, and historical events that have shaped Bend and Central Oregon.
Kelly shares her journey into public history and discusses why understanding the region's past is essential to making informed decisions about its future. From Indigenous history and the early development of Central Oregon to the preservation of historic buildings, the conversation reveals how the past continues to influence Bend's identity.
Brian and Kelly also examine the challenges of balancing growth with preservation, the significance of local landmarks, and why community involvement matters as Bend continues to evolve.
Brian and Kelly explore:
Central Oregon's Indigenous history and early settlement
The role of the Deschutes Historical Museum in preserving local heritage
The stories behind Bend's historic buildings and neighborhoods
Historic preservation and the pressures of modern development
The importance of protecting downtown Bend and Greenwood Avenue
How Bend's history of resilience has shaped its community
The relationship between neighborhood planning, walkability, and community identity
Why understanding history can help guide Bend's future
As Bend continues to grow, this conversation is a reminder that preserving our history isn't simply about protecting old buildings. It's about understanding the people, experiences, and places that give a community its identity.
BendBeat brings together the people helping shape Bend and Central Oregon through conversations about business, housing, community, growth, and the future of the region.
Hosted by Brian Ladd
Discover the Deschutes Historical Museum:
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Presented by The Ladd Group, Bend's leading real estate team.
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6 Oct 2026
Can Bend Grow Without Losing What Makes It Special? | Sara Odendahl | BendBeat Podcast
What does Bend's next chapter look like as the community continues to grow?
In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Sara Odendahl, CEO of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, for a wide-ranging conversation about Bend's evolving business community, population growth, housing affordability, workforce challenges, and the decisions shaping Central Oregon's future.
Sara shares her path from political consulting and public policy in Colorado to entrepreneurship in Bend, including launching Work Collective just before the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses how that experience ultimately led to her work with the Bend Chamber and her perspective on the challenges facing local businesses today.
Brian and Sara explore:
• Bend's changing economy and business environment
• Housing affordability and workforce recruitment
• The rising cost of living in Central Oregon
• Childcare and healthcare challenges
• Why collaboration matters as Bend grows
• The Chamber's role in regional policy and economic issues
• Developing Bend's next generation of leaders
• What an additional 30,000 residents could mean for the community
• Why Sara remains optimistic about Bend's future
BendBeat brings together the people helping shape Bend and Central Oregon through conversations about business, housing, community, growth, and the future of the region.
Hosted by Brian Ladd
Learn more about BendBeat:
https://bendbeat.com/
Presented by The Ladd Group, Bend's leading real estate team.
https://www.laddgroupre.com/
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20 Jan 2026
The Hidden Backbone of Central Oregon Healthcare | Mosaic Community Health
What does it really take to build a healthier community in Central Oregon?
In this BendBeat episode, Brian sits down with Megan Haase, CEO of Mosaic Community Health, to unpack the vital role Mosaic plays across Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, and Sisters—and why their work impacts nearly one out of every eight Central Oregonians.
They explore:
⦁ What "whole-person care" actually means in practice
⦁ How Mosaic evolved from a single modular clinic to serving over 36,000 patients
⦁ Why community health centers are essential to prevention, not just crisis care
⦁ Mosaic's work with Medicaid, uninsured patients, and fixed-income families
⦁ School-based health centers and youth mental health access
⦁ Mobile and outreach medicine serving unhoused neighbors in forests and rural areas
⦁ The real consequences of losing insurance coverage and rising healthcare costs
⦁ Why affordability, access, and collaboration are the future of healthcare
This conversation offers a clear, human look at how healthcare systems either strengthen or strain a community, and why Mosaic's model matters now more than ever.
Follow Mosaic here:
https://www.instagram.com/mosaiccommunityhealth
https://www.facebook.com/MosaicCommunityHealth
https://www.youtube.com/@QualityCareForAll
Linkedin.com/company/mosaic-community-health/ (http://linkedin.com/company/mosaic-community-health/)
Presented by The Ladd Group at Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty.
Whether you're buying, selling, or simply trying to understand where Bend and Central Oregon are headed, we're here as your trusted housing and community resource.
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4.8 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
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Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
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Engagement
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