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April Message from Board Chair Karen Vineyard April 29, 2021 This week, Gov. Kate Brown announced that 15 of Oregon’s 36 counties would be moving into the “extreme risk” category due to rising COVID cases. Under the state’s emergency plan, that means several businesses in those counties now face curtailing operations or shutting down altogether – yet again. Oregon to get 6th seat in Congress April 26, 2021 Following a decade of robust population growth, Oregon will receive a new congressional seat for the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Census Bureau announced on Monday. Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update: Practical Answers to FAQs April 20, 2021 The latest COVID-19 stimulus package extends the tax credit for employers who voluntarily provide emergency paid sick leave and emergency family medical leave under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). How does this actually work in practice? Oregon Business Wildfire Relief Fund Raises More Than $180,000 April 8, 2021 In the aftermath of the most devastating wildfire season in recent memory, four Oregon business associations stepped up to raise needed funds to provide community-level support for displaced families and devastated businesses. OBI EVENTS ALL EVENTS Federal Legislative Briefing & Discussion: Representative Earl Blumenauer May 5, 2021 Join OBI and our partners as we hear a legislative update from Representative Earl Blumenauer. Does Solar Finally Make Financial Sense? May 11, 2021 Join OBI member Earthlight Solar on Tuesday, May 11, from 10-11 a.m. to learn everything you need to know about the economic and tax benefits that solar systems can provide. Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps May 12, 2021 Join Grow with Google trainer, Corissa Saint Laurent for an informative and engaging webinar on how to Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps. Rising Stars in Oregon Politics: Q&A with Freshman Legislators May 20, 2021 Join OBI for our May Speaker Series discussion featuring freshman Democratic and Republican legislators from around the state. Hear about their priorities for their districts, their vision for the state, and their thoughts about what it’s like to serve in the Legislature. Forever Changed: What’s Next for Health Care in Oregon? June 8, 2021 Join OBI for our June Speaker Series discussion to hear industry leaders’ perspectives on the pandemic, how health care providers have been impacted and adapted to our new reality, and what the future of health care delivery might look like here in Oregon and across the nation. ADVOCACY Legislative Session OBI advocates on behalf of a strong and healthy business climate for Oregon. Education & Workforce Development OBI supports educational excellence, sound funding and meaningful accountability at all levels. 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