Dispatches

Published 5:00 am Friday, October 22, 2010

Big Country RV , owned by Gary and Kay Craven, has been named as one of RV Business Magazine’s “Top 50” dealers for 2010. The top dealers were selected by an independent panel of industry experts to comprise an annual list of both U.S. and Canadian RV dealers and North American park model dealers. Members of the top 50 have businesses that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, professionalism and charitable contributions. The Cravens purchased Big Country RV in 1997, then based in Redmond, and soon afterward expanded operations to include a location in Bend. The Bend location features the only indoor RV showroom in Central Oregon.

Bend-based G5 , a provider of vertical-specific local marketing solutions for midmarket companies, was ranked number seven in the Portland Business Journal 2010 list of healthiest employers in Oregon among companies with two to 99 employees. The award recognizes employers that have developed strong workplace wellness programs and make wellness a priority for their employees. G5’s health and wellness program includes discounted gym memberships, companywide wellness competitions, corporate sports teams, on-site flu shots and blood drives, walking meetings, commuter incentives and early release on summer Fridays to enjoy outdoor activities. The results of the 2010 healthiest employers are featured in the Oct. 15 edition of the Portland Business Journal.

Bruce Dunlap has recently opened Central Oregon Realty Group in Redmond. The group includes 11 agents who have seen past recessions and past market swings, which is especially helpful when buying or selling a home in today’s market. Dunlap, a former sales manager of the year for the National Association of Home Builders with more than 30 years of experience, is leading the team.

Central Oregon Realty Group has a property management division in addition to real estate offerings. The property management division focuses on working with investors and property owners who require a high level of service to manage their investments with quality renters. For more information, visit their website www.central oregonrealtygroup.com.

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