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Small Business Task Force CreatedSpeaker Tina Kotek appoints two NFIB-member state representatives to new legislative panel.
Big Wins for Small Business in the LegislatureNFIB succeeds in stopping onerous legislation, reports State Director Jan Meekcoms in her update from the Capitol.
Three High School Seniors Win YEF ScholarshipsNews Release--Silver Lake student in running for $10,000 Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Your Day at the State Capitol is April 23RSVP--NFIB’s annual event gives members a chance to meet with and hear directly from top policymakers and small-business experts.
Governors’ Export Policies OpposedJoint news release criticizes Kitzhaber’s, Inslee’s greenhouse gas gambit.
Going on the Defensive in the LegislatureNFIB keeping small business out of the crosshairs of bill activity, reports State Director Jan Meekcoms in her latest update from Salem.
Bill Restoring Liability Protections a Top PriorityIn her report from Salem, State Director Jan Meekcoms also warns of two measures aimed at employers and independent contractors.
Comment on Latest SBET ReportNews Release--Slight bump in national economic optimism masks deeper worries in Oregon.
Salem-Area Business Owners Gather to Discuss the HITTax on the fully insured market threatens ability of employers to offer health care.
You’re Invited to Stop the HITA special roundtable on stopping the Health Insurance Tax is being held for NFIB/Oregon members and other small-business owners, February 21.
Small Business Agenda Making NewsMonthly columns by NFIB/Oregon State Director Jan Meekcoms for the Salem Business Journal.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Oregon's Young EntrepreneursYour tax-deductible donation will allow NFIB to support graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
2013 State Member Ballot ResultsSmall-business owners give their opinions on right to work, unemployment, trespassing and public pensions.
We Should Be All Nikes NowFrom NFIB/Oregon State Director Jan Meekcoms' January 2013 column in the Salem Business Journal.
Bypass Doctor Referrals for Back PainNFIB participation in pilot program takes aim at fifth most common reason for visiting a physician.
YEF Scholarship Deadline Extended to Jan. 6Give a state student a head start in college.
Vote Your State Member BallotResults center NFIB’s lobbying position in Salem.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Vote the Small Business Agenda on November 6Here's your one-stop resource guide.
39 Legislative Candidates EndorsedNews Release--Small-business association also campaigning for and against three ballot measures.
Small Business Cyber Security WorkshopsHosted by Congressman Greg Walden, NFIB members in Bend, Medford invited to free presentation by nationally recognized expert Bill Connor.
Gladstone Entrepreneur Wins Statewide HonorNews Release--Steve Ferree named NFIB’s Small Business Champion of the Year.
Joint Small Business Conference a Huge SuccessMeeting in Portland, NFIB members from Washington and Oregon heard the latest from top elected officials and experts.
PAC, Leadership Council Finalize November PushNFIB President and CEO Dan Danner visits NFIB/Oregon to discuss national efforts, hears about state programs.
Dan Danner, U.S. Rep. Herrera Beutler to Headline Small Business ConferenceRegister this week and be entered to win a gift certificate to exclusive Seattle, Portland restaurants.
State Supreme Court Petitioned on Critical Workers' Compensation IssueAn appeals court's holding undermines the long-standing basic tenant of Oregon statute that an injured workers' exclusive remedy against their employer is via the workers' compensation system.
15 Tough Questions to Ask Candidates Wanting Your VoteA practical guide to separate the true friends of small business from those just saying they’re pro-small-business.
Local Reaction to Today's SBET DropNews Release--Is there more bad economic news to come following Supreme Court's Obamacare decision?
Members Invited to Cascade Policy Institute's Milton Friedman DinnerThis year's event on July 31 would have been economist Milton Friedman's 100th birthday.
Petition Drive to Repeal Oregon's Death Tax UnderwayNFIB/Oregon is teaming up with Common Sense for Oregon to phase out America’s most unfair levy.
New Faces Emerge After Primary ElectionDefeat of pro-business Democratic representative one of the biggest surprises of the night reports NFIB/Oregon State Director Jan Meekcoms in her wrap-up.
Time for a Right-to-Work Law?Steve Buckstein of the Cascade Policy Institute argues that allowing employees to choose whether to join a union or not would help spur Oregon’s economy.
Lower Back Pain—Lower Health Insurance PremiumsNFIB-supported council now offering a wave of requirement for physician referral.
Two High School Seniors Win YEF ScholarshipsNews Release--Students from Creswell and Gresham get a financial head-start for college.
Wanted: Small Business Leaders!NFIB is recruiting members to serve on its Oregon council.
State Director, Member Support Manager Visit Nine Cities, Log 1,400 MilesNFIB-member meetings and personal visits provided legislative insights and a chance to convey concerns.
NFIB State Director Named Influential LeaderPortland Business Journal to give Jan Meekcoms an Orchid Award April 25.
Legislature Ends Historic Session With No New TaxesAfter 35 days in their first official annual, even-numbered-year gathering, lawmakers even balanced the state budget without increasing levies.
Small Business Day Another Huge SuccessAnnual gathering once again put NFIB members in direct touch with policymakers.
Facebook Seminars Big Hits in Medford, BendNFIB partnership with U.S. Chamber showing small-business owners how to attract and keep customers.
Why Doesn’t NFIB Take a Stand on This Issue?Knowing of what we speak on issues that matter most to our members has made us the only voice of small business that policymakers respect.
Congressional Special Election Fast ApproachingVoters in Oregon’s First District will choose a new representative on Jan. 31, 2012. Registration closes Jan. 10.
NFIB Endorses Rob Cornilles for Congress in Special ElectionExperience as a job creator cited as most important reason.
Lunch 'n' Learn: Facebook and NFIB are coming to Medford and Bend, Oregon!Learn how to grow your business with Facebook at a live, in-person training session. RSVP now.
Have You Voted Your State Member Ballot?News Release--Annual NFIB poll underway.
Dec. 15 Deadline for Scholarship ApplicationTwo weeks left to apply now for a head start in college. NFIB/Oregon members can help with a donation to the Young Entrepreneur Foundation.
Small Business Agenda Making NewsA regularly updated story on the media coverage of NFIB/Oregon’s legislative advocacy
Small Business Summit – Day 1: Members, Lawmakers MeetAlso, NFIB Leadership Council gets down to business.
Small Business Summit – Day 2: Search for Regulatory ReformTop policy experts, state legislators and small business owners also exchange ideas on health care.
Small Business Summit – Day 3: Gov's Top Aides Hear From MembersAlso, highly acclaimed artist closes with inspirational remarks.

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