I had the distinct pleasure of moderating a manufacturing panel discussion earlier this month during the 19th Annual Oregon Leadership Summit. This year’s theme was Building Opportunity, which set the stage our panelists’ discussion about ways we can build opportunities for Oregon’s manufacturing employers and workers.
Celebrating the Launch of Oregon’s 10-Year Innovation Plan By Karen Vineyard, chair, OBI board of directors Earlier this month, OBI hosted a discussion with Business Oregon and members of the Futures Commission to discuss the key takeaways and initiatives coming out of Oregon’s new 10-Year Innovation Plan, as well as the ways the plan can support OBI members…
Oregon voters are frustrated. That is the overarching takeaway from a statewide voter survey conducted by DHM Research for the OBI Education & Research Foundation in October. Voters are worried about the economy and their own personal finances, are highly concerned about homelessness, see Portland as dysfunctional and harming the state overall, and believe that…
As the state’s economy recovers from pandemic-related disruptions, Oregonians are witnessing the importance of the domestic manufacturing sector. From the development and production of COVID vaccines to the consequences of supply-chain disruptions and the resulting push to “reshore” manufacturing capacity, the sector is at the center of many discussions. Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) has…
Nov. 4, 2021 OSHA Releases Rule Requiring Large Private Employers to Mandate Vaccines On Thursday federal OSHA released the anticipated rule mandating vaccinations for all employees at private businesses with 100 or more employees. Employees will have until January 4, 2022 to be vaccinated or begin weekly testing. Employers are required to provide paid time off…
As fall settles in and we begin to look toward the holidays and the new year, our team at OBI is taking time to appreciate the resilience of our members and the state’s business community.
OBI Celebrates Oregon Manufacturing Sector Continued Statewide Burden on Businesses Jeopardize Economic Health for These and Other Employers By Karen Vineyard, chair, OBI board of directors As we wind down summer and continue down a somewhat uncertain path of recovery from the global pandemic, our team at OBI continues to find opportunities to not only…