Chamber Minute
Hello everyone! It’s Rosey here with your latest Chamber Minute. We’re excited to keep you informed about the upcoming WBC Luncheon Forums featuring local candidates, along with valuable programs designed to support our businesses. We’re also taking a stand against Measure 118 in Salem!
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to defending Oregon businesses. Measure 118 proposes an additional 3% tax on sales (not profits) for businesses with over $25 million in sales. This measure would impact approximately 2,400 businesses statewide, leading to increased prices for goods in Oregon and making our state less attractive for business. We urge you to join our campaign against Measure 118!
Additionally, the Bay Area Chamber has voted to support the County’s efforts to pass Measure 6-217 this November. This measure involves a .69-cent tax aimed at maintaining our jail’s capacity at 98 beds. It has taken years to rebuild this capacity and hire the necessary officers, allowing us to implement essential consequences in the public safety sector. Notably, a .20-cent communication tax levy is set to expire this year, meaning the actual request is only .49 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.
Please join us in voting YES on Measure 6-217!
Upcoming events:
Sept 26th Business After Hours This Thursday 5pm-7pm at Midwest Coast Flooring at 1640 Maple Street North Bend, Come see their beautiful showroom up near the airport! Food & Networking Merriment to be had.
WBC Wednesday Business Connection Luncheon Presents October 2nd “The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission” Crystal Adams and she is bringing YUMMY CRAB for the SALAD! Mill Casino Salmon Room 11:30am-1pm.
WBC Wednesday Business Connection Luncheon October 9th Forum with Congresswoman Val Hoyle & Monique Despain: 11:30am-1pm at Mill Casino Hotel & Resort Salmon Room Join us for a Cant Miss Forum !
