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Legislators need to hear from Oregon Business & Industry members about how an inflated family leave proposal could hurt Oregon’s economy, businesses and workers.
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Read MoreA big thanks to everyone who participated in OBI’s 2019 Membership Survey. This new tool will help us develop priorities based on what is important to you and your business.
...Read MoreOregon Business & Industry members had the chance to communicate with Oregon legislators one-on-one during the OBI Lobby Day on Feb. 28.
...Read MoreAlthough it is only two weeks old, the 2019 legislative session has gotten off to a roaring start, with several pieces of sweeping legislation already on the table. Our OBI team is on top of it, at the Capitol every single day to make sure the perspective of Oregon business is heard in every hearing room and every office. We can do that only because of your support.
...Read MoreOregon Business & Industry is pleased to see that the much-anticipated carbon reduction bill has finally been released so Oregonians can begin to understand the impacts of this proposed legislation.
...Read MoreHappy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are heading into a prosperous 2019. When the 2019 Legislature convenes, several big issues impacting your business will be on the agenda and we will be tracking issues on taxes, cost control, education, environment, health care and employment, making sure your voice and concerns are heard.
...Read MoreAnalysis of the Governor’s 2019-21 budget on issues of interest to the business community.
...Read MoreThe Oregon Business Plan’s annual Leadership Summit helps set the tone for business lobbying efforts in the upcoming legislative session. This year’s event, sponsored by the Oregon Business Council (OBC), Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) and Portland Business Alliance (PBA) on Monday, December 3, helped frame key issues that will define the 2019 session.
...Read MoreNo industry is more dependent on the fourth-quarter than retailers, who count on big spending during the holidays to ensure they finish in the black. For years, the holiday focus has been on the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday.
...Read MoreThe governor’s budget sets the framework for the discussions that will commence when the Oregon Legislature convenes in January.
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