Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council
Today Gov. Brown also announced she is convening a Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council, which will include OBI CEO Sandra McDonough.
Coronavirus in the Workplace Webinar
OBI partner hrsimple is putting on a webinar to guide employers on coronavirus in the workplace. As an OBI member you get access to it.
Recommendations for Employers
With concern for working parents, possibly ill employees or quarantined employees, businesses must be flexible as we address the COVID-19 situation.
School Closures
Gov. Kate Brown has ordered schools throughout the state to close from Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31. In a Department of Education announcement, Gov. Brown said education officials told her it has been difficult for schools to function due to student absences and workforce issues.
Is the Coronavirus Situation Impacting Your Business?
Today, Gov. Kate Brown put forward an executive order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. She issued Executive Order 20-05, which outlines rules that limit large gatherings and ensure social distancing for the next four weeks.
March Message from Board Chair Karen Vineyard
The coronavirus situation is swiftly evolving in Oregon, the nation, and worldwide. This week Gov. Kate Brown issued statewide orders aimed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Resources for Coronavirus Information
Links to resources, websites and fliers to get you the latest information on Coronavirus and tips dealing with potential outbreaks at your business.
Tillamook County Creamery Association – The Home of Cheddar Cheese and More
Tillamook County Creamery Association’s roots in Oregon are wide and deep. It expands to 80 farmer-owners, to 900-plus employees making cheese and more, and to communities across the country who are experiencing Tillamook products.
February Message from Board Chair Karen Vineyard
Greetings OBI members! I am very excited to serve as your new OBI Board chair. It is an honor to lead this organization and represent all of you, our members representing all regions, industries and people of the beautiful state of Oregon.
January 2020 Message from Board Chair Scott Parrish
Happy New Year! With the arrival of 2020, so also arrives the end of my tenure as chair of OBI’s board of directors. I’ll soon be passing the torch to Karen Vineyard, OBI’s first vice chair and Bank of America Merrill Lynch market executive for global commercial banking.