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NFIB/Oregon members are involved in many ways across the state.

NFIB Oregon Members "Take It to the Hill"
As part of the program at NFIB's biennial National Small-Business Summit in Washington, D.C., NFIB/Oregon members on June 20 joined with more than 500 other attendees from around the nation in lobbying their senators and congressmen on the issues vital to the survival of Main Street enterprises.
Forest Grove Business Owner is Oregon's 2006 Small-Business Champion
When Dave Easton joined America's largest small-business group, Richard Nixon was campaigning for a second term, Governor Tom McCall was in the Oregon state house, and Sidney Wicks brought home an NBA Rookie of the Year award for the then two-year-old Portland Trailblazers. Thirty-four years later, Easton is NFIB's state Small-Business Champion of the Year for 2006, it was announced today.
Business Connections Awarded With Important Industry Honor
NFIB members are not only leaders of the community, but leaders in business. ATSI (Association of TeleServices International, Inc.) has awarded its prestigious Award of Excellence for 2005 to Business Connections of Salem, Ore.
NFIB/Oregon Member Keeps Her Eyes on the Green
Adaptability is the key to survival for the small-business owner, as Jan Kaiser knows well. For Kaiser and her family, the ability to make a dramatic shift 35 years ago preserved not only their financial independence, but also their family farm.
After 40 Years, Business Owner Still a Driving Force for Small Business
For Richard Gordon, a commitment to his business fuels his commitment to NFIB.
NFIB Member Named Salem's 2004 First Citizen
George Puentes, president of Puentes Bros./Don Pancho Mexican Foods in Salem, has been awarded with Salem's 2004 First Citizen Award.
Building a Better Community Through Business
In 1970, Dave Easton took a part-time job at Ace Hardware. He never imagined he would one day own the business, or that he eventually would pass the reins to the next generation.
Clackamas Businessman is State's First "Small-Business Champion"
America's voice for Main Street businesses today presented Clackamas businessman Jon Egge with its first state "Small-Business Champion" award.
Share Your Personal Story With Your Oregon Lawmakers
For the next two years, your lawmakers will make hundreds of decisions that will affect your business.
Former Big Businessman Finds Success as Small Business Owner
Charlie Tragesser, CEO of the network technology consulting and design firm Polar Systems, Inc., came late to the small business world.
Henshaw Passes on the Family Business Torch
NFIB Leadership Council member Gene Henshaw has participated in both the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta and the 2000 games in Australia. Not as an athlete, but as a supplier.
Letters to the Editor a Powerful Grassroots Tool in Oregon
One of the best ways to reach communities is through letters to the editors of local newspapers.
Oregon Small Business Activism Happens at the Grassroots
It's easy to think that what happens in Salem is far removed from your daily business activities. However, lawmakers and regulators make changes every day that affect your ability to run your business!

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