OSCC 2020 Legislative Session Concludes House Speaker Kotek and Senate President Courtney will not convene additional floor sessions for the remainder of the session. Republican leaders issued press releases this morning that their caucuses would come back to the Capitol on Sunday, the last day of session, to pass budgets. It was expected that Democrat […]
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Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 and other Viruses
In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world. WHO and public health authorities around […]
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services – Do you need a Real ID?
Something big is happening October first of this year. If you aren’t paying attention, it might mean missing your flight out of PDX or any other airport across the U.S. On that date the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, begins requiring a new type of identification to board a commercial aircraft. The new ID must […]
New Corporate Activity Tax Info
General guidance on how to calculate a business’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) liability has been added to the FAQ on the CAT page of the Oregon Department of Revenue’s website atwww.oregon.gov/dor. The guidance uses two hypothetical examples and includes what information a business will need to figure its CAT liability and how to use the […]
30 Ways to Drum Up Business When It’s Slow
Nearly all businesses experience the cyclical doldrums. For many, that’s the end of January or February when the weather is bad and no one wants to go out. But regardless of when your slow time is, it’s never a good time for the small business owner, no matter how predictable. Here are several ideas to […]
Community Lifelines Toolkit for your Organization
FEMA recently updated the Lifelines Toolkit. In short, the Lifelines help characterize the incident, identify the root causes of priority issue areas, and distinguish the highest priorities and most complex issues from other information. While the term used is Community Lifelines, the Lifelines concept can be applied to your organization. Lifelines may be applied to […]
IRS Headliners and News Releases for September
IRS Updates & News Releases: Did you know? One of the best ways to get information is by visiting the IRS Small Business Tax Center where you can learn everything from how to get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) online to how to best navigate an audit. Third quarter estimated tax payment due Sept. 16 […]
IRS Updates & News Releases: Did you know?
Announcements & Upcoming Events: 25th Annual Oregon Small Business Fair: Saturday, September 14, Lloyd Center Double Tree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, 8am – 4pm. The Oregon Small Business Fair sponsored by the City of Portland and the office of the Oregon Secretary of State celebrates its 25th anniversary with the […]
COMING THIS FALL-OSCC ENDORSED HEALTH PLAN PROGRAM!
Regence BCBS of Oregon and LifeMap are excited for the opportunity to work with the members of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce. WHA Insurance is now the exclusive broker for this special offer. Regence and LifeMap have worked exclusively with WHA to create a unique benefit offer for Chamber members and their families effective […]
2020 Business & Community Directory Magazine
It is once again Tualatin Chamber of Commerce annual Magazine time of year – the official Community & Business Magazine of Tualatin features invaluable local business and community information. Pamplin Media partners with the Tualatin Chamber to produce the annual magazine and the ad revenues directly benefit your Tualatin Chamber. 12,000 print copies are distributed to homes, […]