"Run for the Roses"

Annual Chamber Banquet and Auction

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Arrowhead Golf Club

Go to our Event Page for more information and tickets!

http://www.molallachamber.com/events/details/annual-chamber-banquet-run-for-the-roses-8921

OSCC releases Pay Equity Guide for members

Dear OSCC members and colleagues -

Last month, the Bureau of Oregon Labor & Industries released their final rules for employers and employees on Oregon's groundbreaking Equal Pay Act, passed by the 2017 Oregon legislature. The new law that goes into effect on January 1, 2019 requires that employees be paid equally for comparable work regardless of gender or any of Oregon's ten other protected classes.

We believe this will be the most challenging human resources issue for most of our Chamber members over the next year. Further complicating matters - and increasing the level of urgency - is that lawsuits are allowed based on violations of the law starting on January 1st.

The guide, which you can view here, provides helpful information for your members as they prepare to comply with the new law. The guidance includes an overview of the law, frequently asked questions, a guide for employers on self-evaluations, a sample checklist of policies and practices, and a calculation tool created to assist employers in determining where they have potential wage gaps between employees.

As the leading grassroots business organization for our local business communities, we think it's critical that every local business in every corner of our state has access to the best available information on how to implement the new law. We hope you will find that this tool provides great value to your members.

Best regards,

Lind Moholt

CEO, Tualatin Chamber of Commerce

Chair, Oregon State Chamber of Commerce

Oregon State Chamber of Commerce
503-363-2182
867 Liberty Street NE, Salem 97301

Chamber Monthly Breakfast

No breakfast in January. Stay tuned for information about February's.

Contact the Molalla Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.

macc97038@gmail.com / 503-829-6941

Holiday Banners!

The Molalla Area Chamber of Commerce is working on getting Holiday Banners to put up along Molalla Ave. and Main St. during the winter months. We would greatly appreciate any type of donation from the community and/or businesses to help us. If you would like to donate, each banner is $140, we are in need of 40 of them, although any donation amount helps. They will be going up where the 4th of July and Heritage banners usually are.

If you are interested in donating or have any questions please call or email us. 503-829-6941 / macc97038@gmail.com

You can also donate online at http://mkt.com/molalla-chamber-of-commerce.

P R E S S R E L E A S E

Secretary of State

DENNIS RICHARDSON

The State of Oregon

CONTACT: Debra Royal / Chief of Staff / 503-986-2361 / debra.royal@oregon.gov

DATE: August, 7, 2018

How to Start a Business in Oregon

SALEM, OR — Today, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson announced the release of a series of videos to help Oregon entrepreneurs start their small businesses.

“One of my top priorities for the Corporations Division is to make doing business in Oregon as simple as possible, and these new videos do just that,” said Richardson.

The “Start a Business” video series can be found through the Secretary of State website. These videos compliment the Business Xpress Startup Toolkit.

Business Xpress is Oregon’s one-stop shop for all things business.

Videos in the series include:

An overview of the process and the Business Xpress Startup Toolkit

Step 1 – Choosing a name and legal structure
Step 2 – Registering your business name
Step 3 – Getting your tax numbers
Step 4 – Insurance and bond information
Step 5 – Business licenses based on location and trade
Step 6 – Understanding employer obligations
An overview of some of the state agencies small businesses might encounter

“Starting a business may seem overwhelming with endless details, but it’s actually pretty straightforward,” said Ruth Miles, Small Business Advocate for the Secretary of State. “When someone wants to start a business in Oregon, it’s our job to clear the obstacles and show the way.”

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The Molalla Area Chamber of Commerce is working on putting flowers downtown again. We would greatly appreciate any type of donation from the community and/or businesses.

If you have any questions or you would like to donate, please give us a call or send us an email.

You can also donate online at https://mkt.com/molalla-chamber-of-commerce