OSCC formally endorsed Measure 102 at the Board meeting last Friday. Measure 102 would lift the ban that currently exists on government working with non-profits and local businesses to build affordable housing with bond funds. This move aligns with the OSCC 2018 Legislative Priorities to increase the affordability and availability of workforce housing.
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Oregon Transportation Commission Will Hear Tolling Recommendations Thursday
Contact: Dave Thompson, 503-860-8021 JOHN DAY — During its Aug. 16 meeting in John Day, the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) will consider the recommendations of its tolling advisory committee and will provide direction to ODOT on preparation of an application to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to implement tolling. In 2017, the Oregon Legislature directed […]
Volunteer Highlight – Don Zinter, Citizens Bank
How did you decide to pursue the career that you are working in today? The opportunity to work with and learn about a wide variety of businesses/industries. What is the most important thing you want people to know about your business? Citizens Bank is not the typical bank. Our business is truly based upon trust, […]
Volunteer Highlight – Alec Ramsey, Southwest Office Supply
How did you decide to pursue the career that you are working in today? I had been working in the medical field for sometime in two large organizations. I took sometime and really looked at the trajectory I was on and who was around me. I then decided I needed to be in a field […]
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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New 20% Deduction for Passthrough Businesses
IR-2018-162, Aug. 8, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations today for a new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income. The new deduction — referred to as the Section 199A deduction or the deduction for qualified business income […]
Help End Easy Tax Hikes
In just a couple of months, Oregonians will be voting on Measure 104, one of the most important issues to ever hit our state. Measure 104 ensures that any legislation that raises revenue requires a three-fifths majority vote. This includes fees or the elimination of tax exemptions, deductions or credits – making it clear that Oregonians […]
Issues Impacting Oregon Businesses
How are Oregon businesses impacted by tariff policies? OSCC has heard concerns from individual Chambers about the impacts of recent tariff policies on Oregon businesses. To date, China, the EU, Mexico and Canada have already retaliated or announced plans to retaliate with billions of dollars in tariffs on American-made products. The potential impacts to Oregon businesses […]
OSCC Testifies on Cleaner Air Oregon Rules
Yesterday evening, OSCC joined OBI and the Oregon Forest & Industries Council at the Cleaner Air Oregon rulemaking hearing in Eugene. OSCC was one of 11 organizations to provide public comment in response to the Cleaner Air Oregon rules. Click here to view testimony. We highlighted three concerns for Oregon businesses: Community engagement: The proposed rules require […]
OSCC takes stand against tax hikes, endorses Measure 103 and Measure 104
Salem, OR – The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) announced today that the Board of Directors unanimously endorsed Measure 103 and Measure 104. The decision to endorse both measures came as a result of a thorough vetting process by both the Board of Directors and the Government Affairs Council at their meeting held Friday, […]