Dr. Thomas Potiowsky will be the guest speaker at the Spring Kruse Way Economic Forum. Dr. Potiowsky is a Senior Advisor and former Director of the Northwest Economic Research Center at Portland State University. Dr. Potiowsky will discuss the current economic forecast for 2023, whether the economy can experience a soft landing…or a hard one, and what plans businesses ought to be making now. Recent events in the banking industry having given the Federal Reserve and the FDIC something to think about,…
State Business Registration Renewal Available Online
Oregon’s Corporation Division wants you to know that it provides online services to help you quickly and simply keep your State business registration up to date. Some businesses have been contacted by outside entities offering this service for a fee. Aside from the required State renewal fee, there is no extra charge to use the State’s online registration tool. Here is a page detailing some common “scams” that target small business and how you can protect yourself.Businesses can renew online,…
Five Daily Habits to Increase Productivity & Reduce Stress
Courtesy of the US Chamber of CommerceMost people understand the importance of good habits — the right habits increase productivity and minimize decision fatigue. This is critical for entrepreneurs who have to make quick decisions and juggle multiple tasks at once. Here are five habits you should adopt in 2023.NetworkingThe Lake Oswego Chamber provides weekly networking opportunities because building and maintaining professional relationships is crucial. It’s a good idea to develop the habit of networking on a regular basis.…
Small Business Evaluation Course Available
Has the recovery of your business from the chaos of the Covid-19 Pandemic been slow? Do you feel as though you could use an “outside eye” to help you get things back on track? The Oregon Business Recovery Center (OBRC) is offering important classwork and in-person business counseling to help you do just that! Create Resiliency and Profitability in 2023! is available to Lake Oswego small business owners. This course provides you with a unique 3-month class series that combines classroom learning,…
Tri-Met Looks at Lake Oswego Service Reductions
Regional public transportation agency Tri-Met is holding a series of “open houses” to gather citizen input on service levels and possible fare increases. The agency is considering eliminating 3 lines it currently operates serving Lake Oswego. This represents almost half the service line reductions in the current proposal.
Current Lake Oswego lines facing the ax include the South Shore, Lake Grove and Boones Ferry Road lines. This represents a pretty dramatic reduction of public transit availability in our area which could negatively impact businesses who rely on customer and employee mobility,…
You’re Invited! – Help Build Our Economy
Oregon’s economy is more interconnected today than ever before. When we can work together as a City, as a County, as a Region or even Statewide, we can accomplish more – create more jobs, start more businesses, grow employment and revenue. Our efforts can provide a “positive feedback loop” where Lake Oswego businesses benefit from general growth in our part of Oregon by creating more customers and vendors.
One unique way Lake Oswego Chamber Members can work to create a growing regional economy is through the Mt.…
Paid Family & Medical Leave Now In Effect!
Employers with 25 employees or more must now participate in this program or provide benefits outside the program. For more information click here. Please contact your benefits advisor, CPA or tax preparer for information specific to your business.
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July Infectious Disease Stakeholder Meetings
Oregon OSHA is in the process of developing temporary rule to address COVID-19 and other airborne infectious diseases (i.e. TB, influenza, H1N1, etc.) in the workplace. The plan is to make a permanent rule next Spring. Oregon OSHA is responding to the request from the AFL-CIO that the state adopt an enforceable workplace health rule on an emergency basis this summer, to be replaced by a permanent rule in 2021. Oregon OSHA is pursuing a rule that would apply to both health care and to the general workplace. Note that OR-OSHA already has broad authority to enforce workplace standards under its “General Duty” authority,…
LO Virus Information for Community and Business
City of Lake Oswego small business grants – open application Thursday, April 9Governor’s Order “Stay Home, Save Lives” Executive Order 20-12, which required the closure of additional businesses “remains in effect until terminated by the Governor.” Rep.AndreaSalinas@oregonlegislature.gov for more information or go to www.oregon.govInformation is changing daily. Please check the government websites as you have questions. Rep. Kurt Schrader Webinar – re-play schrader.house.gov Paycheck Protection Program – CHANGE – Open April 10 – check periodically for changes.…
State of Emergency
City Declares State of Emergency and Closes City Buildings to the Public as Result of COVID-19 Pandemic LAKE OSWEGO – The City of Lake Oswego City Manager, Martha Bennett, has declared a local state of emergency as a result of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic, and a state of emergency has been declared by Governor Kate Brown and Clackamas County. The Lake Oswego City Council will meet to act on the declaration of state of emergency relating to COVID-19 pandemic at a special meeting at noon on March 23,…