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Membership is curated and released in batches. Here is the path from curious to card-carrying member.
Add your name and email and tell us a little about yourself. We review every request personally.
We release memberships in curated batches. You will receive an email when your spot is ready.
Join the Member Waitlist →Once activated, explore the full directory, unlock member-only offers, and carry your digital membership card.
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Members get exclusive access to Bend's best — not a generic list, but a curated circle of businesses that have earned their place.
Browse every approved business in the collection, organized by category, with full profiles and contact details.
Each business presents an exclusive offer available only to Best of Bend members. Show your card, claim your perk.
Your personal membership card with a unique number. Screenshot it or show it on your phone when visiting businesses.
Apply to join a curated collection of Bend's finest. Approved businesses receive a dedicated profile and present member-exclusive offers.
Spots in each category are limited by design. Every applicant is reviewed by our editorial team before approval.
Begin Business ApplicationA curated business page showcasing your brand, story, and positioning to an engaged local audience.
Present a special offer directly to Best of Bend members — a direct channel to your best customers.
The approval process itself signals quality. Members trust the collection because every business has earned its place.
"Bend deserves better than a Yelp listing. This is for the businesses — and the people — who agree."
— Best of BendAdd yourself to the waitlist and we will reach out when a spot opens.
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