March 4, 2025
Chamber Minute: Advocacy in Action – Creating a Stronger Tomorrow
At the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe in action. We’re not just here to celebrate business success—we’re here to fight for it. That’s why advocacy is at the heart of what we do.
Right now, we’re actively supporting SB 381 & SB 490, two critical pieces of legislation that stand to impact our local businesses and economy. These bills aren’t just about policies on paper; they’re about protecting jobs, fostering growth, and ensuring a thriving future for our community.
SB 381 and SB 490 represent real opportunities to improve our business climate, The Corporate Activity Tax that is straining Oregon’s Smallest businesses needs this reform, Raising the CAT exemption threshold from $1 million to $5 Million would exempt over 14,000 small businesses from the tax while still maintaining 93% of the $1.2 billion generated by the CAT during the 2022 tax year. Your Chamber is at the table, making sure our voice is heard. But advocacy isn’t just about what happens in Salem—it’s about all of us coming together to champion the issues that matter.
How can you help? Stay informed, engage in discussions, and support pro-business policies. When we unite our voices, we make a difference. Together, we’re not just shaping policy—we’re creating a stronger tomorrow together.
Your Chamber is working for you. Let’s move forward, together.
#CreatingAStrongerTomorrow #AdvocacyMatters #YourVoiceCounts
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EVENTS:
March 13th Business Builders Series: “Get to know your regional economic development partners” 1988 Newmark Center Room 201 3-5pm https://tinyurl.com/SWOregonSBDCclasses
March 27th Business After Hours Thursday 5-7pm Bay Area Chamber Offices & Meet the Ambassadors! Come and Celebrate with us, Networking and Great Food!
