Voters Defeat Salem Payroll Tax by a Wide Margin
On Nov. 7, voters defeated a complex employee payroll tax adopted by the Salem City Council
What’s in Store for Vision Oregon 2023
The event is an opportunity for Oregon’s business community to reflect on the importance of bipartisan collaboration to build a stronger Oregon. We bestow OBI’s highest honor, the Oregon Visionary Award, on people whose work reflects those values.
April 5 Webinar Recording: Multnomah County Capital Gains Tax Opposition Campaign
Leaders with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission discussed their progress in implementing the Future Ready Oregon program.
Jan. 31 Webinar: Legislative Preview, OBI Growth and Innovation Roadmap
OBI’s policy team will provide a preview of the 2023 session and present the highlights of OBI’s Growth and Innovation Roadmap.
2022 Oregon Visionary Video: Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros has opened hundreds of drive-through locations, providing small business ownership and operator opportunities and creating jobs across Oregon.
2022 Oregon Visionary Video: Scott Hamlin
Scott Hamlin founded Looptworks, a champion of the circular economy on a mission to eliminate textile waste.
Dec. 9 Webinar: Oregon Health Care Policy, Program Update
The webinar will recap this year’s inaugural Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow, discuss the importance of the manufacturing sector and talk policy
Addressing Oregon’s Regulatory Crisis
In 2023 and beyond, OBI will seek major system improvements that address the overall attitude toward business and improve the experience of businesses navigating Oregon’s regulatory framework.
Annual Vision Oregon Event to Take Place Oct. 19
OBI will present its highest honor, the Oregon Visionary Award, to a recipient chosen by a nominating committee of our board of directors.
June 15 Webinar: Union Organizing Dos and Don’ts
The June 15 webinar will run from 11 a.m. to noon. Attorney Nicole Elgin with Barran Liebman LLP will discuss what managers should know and do when confronted by a union organizing drive.