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September 29, 2017 - White House unveils tax reform plan

P White House and Congressional Leaders Reveal Sweeping Tax Reform Plan National Federation of Independent Businesses The administration’s proposal would cut taxes and repeal the death tax, marking a good starting point on reform. The White House and Congressional leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new framework for tax reform, releasing […]


September 28, 2017 - Oregon outperforming in jobs, wages, and GDP

Oregon Metro GDP, 2016 By Josh Lehner Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Hot on the heels of metro level household income data, we now get the annual metro GDP figures as well. In stepping back and looking at the bigger picture, the metro GDP growth looks like one would expect. […]


September 27, 2017 - Senate revisits paid family leave

By Mark Hester, Oregon Business and Industry The Senate Workforce Committee devoted more than two hours of its Legislative Days meeting to testimony on Paid Family Leave (PFL), which remains a priority for Democratic leadership. Though PFL legislation, as currently proposed, would require a tax and therefore a 60% supermajority […]


September 26, 2017 - Nike joins anthem protest, Under Armor joins everyone

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation NFL sponsor, Nike Inc., released a statement Monday in response to Trump’s Friday comments directed at the NFL. Nike took the lead among three NFL sponsors, including Ford and Hyundai, in issuing a definitive statement fully siding with players’ rights to protest: “Nike supports […]


September 25, 2017 - State building permits on the rise

Building Permits in Oregon by Felicia Bechtoldt Oregon Workforce and Economic Information Oregon’s population continues to grow, led by migration to the state. Housing availability for both buyers and renters has become a concern in many local areas.


September 22, 2017 - Tax reform starts with small business

NFIB Tells Senate Finance that Tax Reform Must Start with Small Business By Jack Mozloom National Federation of Independent Business Small businesses need rate parity, lower taxes, simplified code, says National Federation of Independent Business The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) told the Senate Finance Committee today that no […]


September 21, 2017 - PERS plan may cost business, consumers dearly

by Mark Hester Oregon Business & Industry The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) Task Force described each of its first two meetings as “brainstorming,” but it’s already clear that most of the proposals discussed so far would create a storm of controversy. Perhaps, that is unavoidable […]


September 20, 2017 - Metro incomes on the rise

Oregon Metro Incomes by Josh Lehner Oregon Office of Economic Analysis As our office continues to upack the latest Census data, we will share some of the findings here, and in our quarterly forecast presentations and documents. Today, a quick look at household incomes across Oregon’s metropolitan areas. We will […]


September 19, 2017 - Doughnut shop theft story going viral

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, Social media has given small businesses a way to vent everyday frustrations. This was found especially true as nearly 3,000 people have liked a story about a Portland doughnut shop confronting thieves who stole a coffee mug. Here is a synopsis of the story […]


September 18, 2017 - Theft and drugs having affects on Retail business

Oregon retailers need help in drug, theft law reforms By Oregon Prosperity Project A panel of retail and law enforcement representatives discussed recent trends related to drug laws, sentencing reform and retail theft at the Council of State Retail Association’s (CSRA) Annual Meeting in Portland earlier this month.