Celebrating Visionary Award Honorees and Looking at Opportunities that Lie Ahead
In her October column, OBI Chair Karen Vineyard, Market Executive, Global Commercial Banking for Bank of America, discusses OBI's process to engage and shape our 2022 advocacy efforts and program schedule.
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Celebrating Oregon Visionaries |
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On Oct. 27, OBI celebrated the first-ever Visionary Award honorees, recognizing individuals and organizations for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to bipartisan collaboration to build a stronger Oregon. This year our honorees were Bill and Karla Chambers of Stahlbush Island Farms, Adam Danforth of Rogue Food Unites, and Alando Simpson of City of Roses Disposal and Recycling. OBI was also joined by keynote speaker Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci for a discussion on Alaska’s commitment to Oregon, leading through the pandemic and where the airline industry goes from here. You can see a recording of Mr. Minicucci’s speech, and our honoree tribute videos, on the OBI event page.
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Next Week – November 4: Oregon Innovation Plan Q&A |
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Join OBI on Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. for a discussion with Business Oregon and members of the Futures Commission to discuss the key take-aways and initiatives coming out of Oregon’s new 10-Year Innovation Plan, as well as the ways in which the Plan can support OBI members and OBI’s mission. We will be joined by Kanth Gopalpur, Principal at Kestrel Advisors and Co-Chair of the Futures Commission, Jenn Lynch, Managing Director of the Portland Seed Fund and Co-Chair of the Futures Commission, and Kate Sinner, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager at Business Oregon
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Membership Survey Regarding Vaccine Mandate Impacts |
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Please help us by taking a short survey (here). As you know, the federal government (via OSHA) is working on rules to implement President Biden’s plan to require certain private sector employers to mandate vaccination or routine COVID testing for employees. OSHA’s language is due any day, but at this time we do not have clarity on what it will include.
The State of Oregon may accept the federal plan, or it may offer up its own plan so long as the Oregon version is as “effective at protecting workers” as the federal rules.
Governor Brown has not given any indication of what she is planning and there are a host of unanswered questions. We want answers as much as you do, and we will share updates as we have them.
Right now, our goal is to make sure OR-OSHA and Governor Brown’s office understand the possible impacts that various regulatory schemes could have on businesses across Oregon.
To help us with that effort, please take a few minutes to provide some information through the survey below. We will aggregate data and not share any identifiable information. Click here to take the short survey.
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Introducing Here is Oregon | Share the Good |
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From Amy Lewin, VP for Brand and Strategic Partnerships at the Oregonian Media Group: “The Oregonian Media Group is launching a new effort called Here is Oregon. It has one simple mission: share the good. Powered by the incredible teams and tools of The Oregonian/OregonLive, we are taking the stories created every day and building a new place dedicated to lifting and celebrating Oregon. This multi-media approach offers a custom blend of community-driven content that is distinctly Oregon. It's an extraordinary aggregate for joy, awareness, and connection across the state. Whether you live in Pendleton, Pleasant Hill or Portland, there’s a place for you here and we want to celebrate that.”
The team at OBI will work directly with Here is Oregon to share and promote some of the inspiring stories of success and positive impact of our members. If you are interested in learning how you can share stories directly or be involved as an organization, please reach out to the Here is Oregon team.
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Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 7 |
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Don’t forget to set a reminder to roll your clocks back by one hour when Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. |
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Survey: What Do You Look for in Business Management and Administration Candidates?
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OBI is partnering with the Oregon Department of Education and Education Northwest on the development of skill standards for career technical education. Specifically, ODE is seeking input on the skills desired of entry-level job candidates in the Business Management and Administration field. A group of Oregon business leaders provided input and review of the proposed skill standards; the standards are now available in a survey format for widespread review.
The survey asks you to rate the importance of a set of skills standards for entry level employees entering business management and administration career pathways. Your feedback will be used to update the standards that career and technical education (CTE) teachers and faculty in Oregon consult when designing coursework.
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Now Taking Nominations for the OBI Board |
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OBI is seeking your input on applicants to join the OBI Board of Directors. If there is someone (yourself or otherwise) you’d like to nominate please, send their name and resume to Angela Wilhelms. Duties of the board of directors include attending bimonthly meetings and providing legislative and organizational guidance for staff.
Have you joined an OBI Committee? The committees identify hot button issues to advocate on behalf of a strong and healthy business climate for Oregon. Our issue areas include Education & Workforce Development, Health Care, Tax & Fiscal Policy, Employment, Energy & Environment, Retail and Transportation. Reach out to Morgan Beltz for more information or to join a committee today.
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Have you had a chance to update your organization’s contact information and check out our brand-new member benefits?
We know business is constantly evolving and we want to keep up with the changes in your organization. We want to be sure that you are maximizing your membership with us.
Please take a few moments to review your information and make any necessary updates by accessing the online Member Information Center. Login at http://obior.memberzone.com/login.
New membership benefits include:
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Member Directory - help other members find you with a listing in our Member Directory.
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Job Postings - submit your own job openings to our jobs list.
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Member-Member Offers (coming soon) - offer coupons and special deals to fellow OBI members.
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Member Events Calendar - add your events to our online event calendar displayed with quick links; use these links to share in your social media, text to mobile devices, add to your calendar, or email to others.
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Benefit Spotlight: OBI Members Receive 15 minutes of Free Consultation Each Month through LegalPlus |
OBI is proud to partner with Innova Legal Advisors to provide our members a free 15-minute legal consultation each month through the LegalPlus program. This program can help identify legal issues and concerns, outline general legal principals and elements that may apply to business challenges and recommending actions and direction moving forward. Learn more here and book your legal consultation today.
“Our attorneys are experienced in Oregon business law and practices, employment issues and labor relations, government relations, real property transactions, healthcare and HIPAA compliance, licensing, mediation, arbitration, and litigation,” the firm’s website states.
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OBI Members Making Headlines this Month
Here are a few recent headlines from OBI members.
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Welcome to Oregon Business & Industry! |
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OBI is thrilled to welcome 14 new members that joined in September!
Congratulations and thank you to the following businesses for joining OBI; we are a stronger organization because of you.
Watch our new video to learn more about these great members and where they do business.
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Are you taking full advantage of your OBI membership?
Check out all of our benefit programs and start saving today!
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Oregon Business & Industry
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Salem, OR 97301
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