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SW Corridor Light Rail Update
SW Corridor Light Rail News As you may or may not know, Metro & TRIMET are in the middle of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the SW Corridor Light Rail project, studying route options, station options and more. …
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Gross Receipts Tax Moving through House – HB 2830
Another Gross Receipts Tax, son of Measure 97 moving through the State House House Bill 2830 is yet another version of Measure 97. It implements a gross receipts tax of 0.48% on all businesses (not just C corps)…
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Final 2017 State Legislative Report Out
Final 2017 State Legislative Session Report Out – I. Update on Major 2017 Session Themes a. Transportation passed (HB 2017) b. Spending reforms c. Taxes / Revenue – Think there will be ongoing dialogue about PERS reform between…
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The Mutual Benefit of Content Marketing with the Chamber
As a business owner, you’ve likely heard of the importance of content marketing by now. But if not, here’s the short version of it. Content marketing is producing content on topics of interest to your customers, in a medium they…
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State Legislative Week 18 Update
OSCC Update 2017 Legislative Report – Week 18 Excerpted Updates made possible by our Membership in the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce We continue to believe that the legislature has no real political pathway to balance the budget and finish…
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Why Your Dad Was Right About Chamber Memberships
Okay, so maybe your dad never told you anything about chamber memberships but I’m sure between one of your parents you learned the following lessons. And you might be surprised how they apply to chamber memberships.You Are the Company You…
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June 2nd State Legislative Update Impacting Business
Notes from 6-2-17 State Legislative Update from Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Conference Call with our Lobbyist. – Click the bill hyperlink to go to the bill details on the OLIS website. I. Update on Major 2017 Session…
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You’re Out More Than the Cost of Dues If You’re Not Using Your Chamber Membership
It’s obvious to mention that you’re losing money if you’re not using your chamber membership, but it’s more than just being out the membership dues. If you’re not using your membership to its fullest, you are losing potential customers, revenue,…
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Sue Stephens Named 2017 “From the Heart” Volunteer of the Year
Sue Stephens has been selected as the 2017 Tigard Shining Stars “From the Heart” Volunteer of the Year, named in honor of Jim Hartman. Jim Hartman set the standard for this award by his example of giving from the heart…
