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Erik Lukens

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OBI’s Growth and Innovation Roadmap

2023 Legislature Static, FeaturedBy Erik Lukens

Tax increases, regulatory complexity, inadequate buildable land and other factors are making it increasingly difficult to do business in Oregon. Recommendations in OBI’s Growth and Innovation Roadmap would reverse that trend.

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OBI-Backed Bills Would Boost Oregon’s Sports Economy

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A pair of bills would leverage Oregon’s position as a leader in the sports and outdoor recreation industry, one by establishing a growth-focused task force and the other by supporting the production of state and regional youth sports events.

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Duckwall Fruit Continues to Adapt to Serve the Hood River Valley

Celebrating Manufacturers, Member Profiles, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

Duckwall Fruit has served Oregon’s Hood River Valley for more than a century, packing and shipping pears and other fruit while developing new markets and weathering pandemic-related disruptions and workforce shortages.

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Additional Estate Tax Exemption Would Be A Good Start

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

Senate Bill 68, heard March 27 by the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee, would create an additional exemption of $1.5 million for estates valued at up to $4.5 million. It would be reduced progressively for larger estates.

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May 18 CompSAFE Webinar: Workplace Heat and Smoke Rules, One Year In

Events, WebinarsBy Erik Lukens

The online webinar will provide a brief refresher on the heat and smoke rules, a look back at 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. Oregon OSHA experts also will field questions from webinar participants.

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Survey: Small Businesses Feel Overtaxed and Overwhelmed

NewsBy Erik Lukens

Oregon’s small businesses feel underappreciated and overtaxed, according to a survey conducted in January and early February. And to a stunning degree, they report being overwhelmed by rapidly changing regulations.

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Report Details Soaring Business Tax Burden in Oregon, Portland

News, Research and Education FoundationBy Erik Lukens1 Comment

In just a few short years, Oregon’s state business tax burden has increased nearly 45%, according to a newly released report by national accounting firm Ernst & Young.

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March 27, 2023 Capitol Connect Newsletter

Capitol Connect, NewsBy Erik Lukens

Policy updates, events and other news

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March 27 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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Opportunity Zone Tax Hike Would Hurt Competitiveness, Poor Areas

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

The bill would deny Opportunity Zone investors an exemption from state capital gains taxes, effectively making Opportunity Zone investment less attractive.

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