Author: Edge One
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PRESS RELEASE – Recognize a Tigard Volunteer! – Call for 2016 Shining Stars Nominations
PRESS RELEASE 1/18/201612345 SW Main Street ◊ Tigard, OR 97223 ◊ www.tigardchamber.org ◊ 503.639.1656 For Immediate Release Contact: Debi Mollahan CEO, Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) 503-639-1683, debi@tigardchamber.org Recognize a Tigard Volunteer! – Call for 2016 Shining Stars Nominations It’s that time of the year when…
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OSCC Legislative Update – PERS Reform
Update on PERS ReformSenate Bill 754 is real reform. Senate Bill 822 is not. The Governor’s proposal. Governor Kitzhaber put the first PERS reform proposal on the table prior to the 2013 legislative session. The Governor’s proposal is modest, but also does some good things with respect to freeing up over $850 million in taxpayer…
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OSCC Legislative Update – 3/18/2013
This week we are providing a list of the top ten small business issues in this current session: 1. Low Carbon Fuel Standard – SB 488 allows Oregon to proceed with its one-of-a-kind fuel standard that will drive up fuel costs. 2. Paid Sick Leave Mandate – SB 801 and HB 3390…
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OSCC Legislative Update – 3/11/2013
March 11, 2013 OSCC Legislative Update PERS: Last week you received a link to a video that provided the facts about PERS. If you have not used this to educate your members, here it is again: http://youtu.be/8viDMetIUHA The budget reality is that in the 2013/15 biennium, there will…
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Oregon Health Insurance Legislation Updates from Salem
Health Exchange Bill Clears House With time running out, the Oregon House passed SB 99, the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange legislation endorsed by Governor Kitzhaber and supported by the business community. The legislation cleared the House on Tuesday by a vote of 48-12, including all 30 House Democrats and 18 Republicans. The Exchange will create…
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Oliva Paulson named 2015 Tigard Shining Stars Youth Volunteer of the Year
Olivia Paulson has been selected as the 2015 Shining Stars Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year, named in honor of former Mayor Jim Nicoli, who passed away in 2000. Mayor Nicoli’s dedication to the youth of our community was a fitting way to honor his name and award a youth in our community who volunteers…
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Nominations Requested for Tigard’s 2015 Shining Stars Community Awards
It’s that time of the year when Tigard celebrates its community by calling for Shining Stars nominees. Think of it as Tigard’s Oscars!Title sponsored by regional bank, Washington Federal, the 41st annual Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration recognizes and honors Tigard citizens who demonstrate excellence and community leadership in volunteerism, educational achievement and business. The…
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Nominations Requested for Tigard’s 2014 Shining Stars Community Awards
It’s that time of the year when Tigard celebrates its community by calling for Shining Stars nominees. Title sponsored by regional bank, Washington Federal, the 40th annual Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration recognizes and honors Tigard citizens who demonstrate excellence and community leadership in volunteerism, educational achievement and business. The fun, casual dinner event and silent…
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Nominations Requested for 2013 Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards
It’s that time of the year when Tigard celebrates its community by calling for Shining Stars nominees. Title sponsored by regional bank, Washington Federal, the 39th annual Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration recognizes and honors Tigard citizens who demonstrate excellence and community leadership in volunteerism, educational achievement and business. The fun, casual dinner event and…
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New Laws for a New Year – Do You Need to Make Policy Changes?
The July adjournment of 2015 Session seems like a long time ago, but many of the laws the Legislature passed are just now taking effect. Unless an emergency clause caused a bill to go into effect immediately upon passage, all 2015 legislation will take effect January 1, 2016. As employers prepare for 2016, they should…