Small business makes up an impressive portion of Oregon’s economy. Just take a look at these statistics from 2023:
Elected leaders in Oregon need to prioritize the success of small businesses. Employers cannot continue to carry the heavy regulatory burden and rising taxes. But until we change the political environment, our business climate will stay stagnant at best, or worse, continue to erode.
The Defend Small Business PAC believes we need to turn the business climate around in this state. We can’t expect this to happen without small business champions in our elected leadership. Small donations make a big difference in our ability to fight.
Will you stand with us?
- There are nearly 400,000 small business in Oregon
- Small business makes up just over 99% of businesses in Oregon
- 54% of Oregonians work for a small business
- Small businesses were responsible for 80% of new job growth
- Oregon ranks 31st in the cost of doing business
- Oregon’s economy ranks 26th in the nation
- The average entry rate for businesses is the 41st highest
- The average exit rate for businesses is the 11th highest
Elected leaders in Oregon need to prioritize the success of small businesses. Employers cannot continue to carry the heavy regulatory burden and rising taxes. But until we change the political environment, our business climate will stay stagnant at best, or worse, continue to erode.
The Defend Small Business PAC believes we need to turn the business climate around in this state. We can’t expect this to happen without small business champions in our elected leadership. Small donations make a big difference in our ability to fight.
Will you stand with us?
The Defend Small Business PAC (PAC 17474) - the PAC of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce - helps protect, preserve and foster a political environment that will strengthen local businesses, their employees, their communities, and the private enterprise system.
