OBI Deeply Disappointed by Signing of SB 1507
SB 1507, which Gov. Kotek signed on April 9, will further erode the state’s business climate and hamper private-sector job creation
OBI Releases 2026 End of Session Report
OBI releases 2026 end of session report
2026 Legislative Session in Review
A look back at Oregon’s 2026 legislative session from a business perspective
Value of Oregon’s Goods Imports Exceeded Value of Exports in 2025
For the first time in nearly two decades, the value of Oregon’s goods imports exceeded the value of its exports.
Portland Metro Chamber Releases Sobering Economic Report
The Portland Metro Chamber’s annual reports on the Portland area economy and state of the central city should be a wake-up call for state and local policymakers
OBI, Agriculture and Food Producers Respond to Revenue Forecast
OBI and leaders in agriculture and food production urge lawmakers to maintain connection to federal tax code
OBI Releases Inaugural Quarterly Jobs Report
Inaugural report shows continued hiring weakness during the fourth quarter of 2025
Tax Foundation’s Jared Walczak on Federal Tax Code Connection
In this clip from an Oregon Business Matters podcast interview, Tax Foundation senior fellow Jared Walczak explains the importance of maintaining Oregon’s connection to the federal tax code.
New Poll Shows Growing Voter Pessimism
Newly released poll of Oregon voters shows growing pessimism about the direction of the state’s economy
Webinar Recording: 2026 Legislative Session Preview
OBI’s government affairs team previews Oregon’s 2026 legislative session