• The Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB announced the following awards at its annual awards banquet Jan. 26 at Eagle Crest: Citizen of the Year, Carl Vertrees; Business of the Year, Smith Rock Ranch, aka Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, owned by Matt and Kendra Lisignoli; Lifetime Achievement Award, Betty Borgen, who recently retired after 20 years of service with the city manager's office; New Business Award, DynaCore Fitness, owned by Denys and Theresa Middleton; Customer Service Award, Hospice of Redmond; President's Choice Award, Redmond Public Works; Ambassador of the Year, Andy Clark, of Resort Spas and Billiards.
• The Buccola Group, part of Hasson Company Realtors, has joined with Willis Builders. Austin Willis, the owner and general contractor of Willis Builders, plans to work with Buccola's Builder Marketing Services to expand local connections for both businesses. Willis has been building and remodeling homes in Central Oregon for more than 20 years. To learn more about Willis Builders contact 541-408-0637 or visit www.willisbuilt.com. To learn more about the Buccola Group visit www.buccolagroup.com.
• Smartwaiver, a Bend software company, has been selected by the National Football League to collect digital waivers from fans participating in the NFL Experience event during the week of the Super Bowl. This is the first time the NFL has chosen to use digital waivers. Smartwaiver works with yoga studios, crossfit gyms, outdoor recreation activities and recently handled waivers for the BCS National Championship Fan Zone. To learn more visit www.smartwaiver.com.
