Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance
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The Oregon Secretary of State's Office is closed today for Veteran's Day. We'll be back tomorrow with our regular business hours. Contact us by phone at 503-986-1523 or email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Oregon Secretary of State's Office is closed today for Veteran's Day. We'll be back tomorrow with our regular business hours. Contact us by phone at 503-986-1523 or email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Only 3 days until the Latino Business Alliance’s Expo Negocio! ☀️💼 Our Office of Small Business Assistance can’t wait to connect & help you tackle your small business challenges. See you there!
📅 Nov 13 | 7:30am–3pm
📍 Keizer Civic Center
https://www.latinobusinessalliance.org/expo-negocio
📅 Nov 13 | 7:30am–3pm
📍 Keizer Civic Center
https://www.latinobusinessalliance.org/expo-negocio
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Only 3 days until the Latino Business Alliance’s Expo Negocio! ☀️💼 Our Office of Small Business Assistance can’t wait to connect & help you tackle your small business challenges. See you there!
📅 Nov 13 | 7:30am–3pm
📍 Keizer Civic Center
https://www.latinobusinessalliance.org/expo-negocio
📅 Nov 13 | 7:30am–3pm
📍 Keizer Civic Center
https://www.latinobusinessalliance.org/expo-negocio
BOLI’s 41st Annual Employment Law Conference is just 2 weeks away! Stay updated on the latest employment laws and HR strategies in Oregon.
Don’t miss this opportunity – register now: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
Don’t miss this opportunity – register now: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
BOLI’s 41st Annual Employment Law Conference is just 2 weeks away! Stay updated on the latest employment laws and HR strategies in Oregon.
Don’t miss this opportunity – register now: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
Don’t miss this opportunity – register now: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
Join the Office of Small Business Assistance at BOLI’s 41st Annual Employment Law Conference on November 6th and 7th for a 100% virtual event, bringing you insights on Oregon’s most pressing workplace laws!
Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join the Office of Small Business Assistance at BOLI’s 41st Annual Employment Law Conference on November 6th and 7th for a 100% virtual event, bringing you insights on Oregon’s most pressing workplace laws!
Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/conference.aspx
Our offices are closed on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th with regular business hours.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
October 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Our offices are closed on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th with regular business hours.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Are you a woman who owns her own business or are you planning to start one? Interested in government contracts?
Get certified through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID): https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/MBE-WBE/Pages/default.aspx
Get certified through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID): https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/MBE-WBE/Pages/default.aspx
Business Oregon : Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification : Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification : State of Oregon
https://www.oregon.gov
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October 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Are you a woman who owns her own business or are you planning to start one? Interested in government contracts?
Get certified through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID): https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/MBE-WBE/Pages/default.aspx
Get certified through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID): https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/MBE-WBE/Pages/default.aspx
This month we're celebrating #WomensSmallBusinessMonth! We're empowering female entrepreneurs like you by sharing women-centered resources throughout October.
Learn more here: https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-10/sba-celebrates-womens-small-business-month-during-period-historic-growth
Learn more here: https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-10/sba-celebrates-womens-small-business-month-during-period-historic-growth
October 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This month we're celebrating #WomensSmallBusinessMonth! We're empowering female entrepreneurs like you by sharing women-centered resources throughout October.
Learn more here: https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-10/sba-celebrates-womens-small-business-month-during-period-historic-growth
Learn more here: https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-10/sba-celebrates-womens-small-business-month-during-period-historic-growth
Looking to start or grow your business? Join us in connecting with local and state services at the Community Resource Fair hosted by Explore North Marion Business. RSVP for this free event (bilingual resources available): https://nmc-works.com/resource-fairs
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September 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Looking to start or grow your business? Join us in connecting with local and state services at the Community Resource Fair hosted by Explore North Marion Business. RSVP for this free event (bilingual resources available): https://nmc-works.com/resource-fairs
Our office is closed for Labor Day. We're back tomorrow with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or email oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov. Image: Iona Murphy at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. in Portland, 1942, Ray Atkeson (Oregon Historical Society)
September 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our office is closed for Labor Day. We're back tomorrow with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or email oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov. Image: Iona Murphy at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. in Portland, 1942, Ray Atkeson (Oregon Historical Society)
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Every Oregonian deserves a chance to succeed, no matter where they live. Secretary Read attended the Eastern Oregon Economic Summit to hear from local entrepreneurs and share information about programs we offer that directly help rural businesses grow.
July 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Every Oregonian deserves a chance to succeed, no matter where they live. Secretary Read attended the Eastern Oregon Economic Summit to hear from local entrepreneurs and share information about programs we offer that directly help rural businesses grow.
Looking to grow your business and make the right connections? Join our team at Salem Capitol Connections this Tuesday, July 29, 7:30–10:30am
✅ Network
✅ Problem-solve
✅ Get the support your business deserves
Register here: clients.oregonsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mod...
✅ Network
✅ Problem-solve
✅ Get the support your business deserves
Register here: clients.oregonsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mod...
July 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Looking to grow your business and make the right connections? Join our team at Salem Capitol Connections this Tuesday, July 29, 7:30–10:30am
✅ Network
✅ Problem-solve
✅ Get the support your business deserves
Register here: clients.oregonsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mod...
✅ Network
✅ Problem-solve
✅ Get the support your business deserves
Register here: clients.oregonsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mod...
Yesterday, the Latino Business Alliance hosted their monthly Café y Pan Dulce in Woodburn — a vibrant gathering designed to connect local entrepreneurs, share ideas, and build community.
July 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Yesterday, the Latino Business Alliance hosted their monthly Café y Pan Dulce in Woodburn — a vibrant gathering designed to connect local entrepreneurs, share ideas, and build community.
Unsure about proposed laws in Oregon that could involve your small business? Let us help! View our list of bills being tracked here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Office of Small Business Assistance : Small Business Legislation 2025 : State of Oregon
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May 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Unsure about proposed laws in Oregon that could involve your small business? Let us help! View our list of bills being tracked here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
It's a wrap on Q1. In January alone, 8,195 new businesses registered here in Oregon. Our Corporation Division tracks and publishes this information online for your viewing here: sos.oregon.gov/business/Pag...
May 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's a wrap on Q1. In January alone, 8,195 new businesses registered here in Oregon. Our Corporation Division tracks and publishes this information online for your viewing here: sos.oregon.gov/business/Pag...
#DidYouKnow that Business Oregon provides more than 80 grant, loan, and tax incentive programs to further the development of businesses in Oregon?
Find the program for you here: www.oregon.gov/biz/programs...
Find the program for you here: www.oregon.gov/biz/programs...
Business Oregon : Programs : Programs : State of Oregon
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May 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#DidYouKnow that Business Oregon provides more than 80 grant, loan, and tax incentive programs to further the development of businesses in Oregon?
Find the program for you here: www.oregon.gov/biz/programs...
Find the program for you here: www.oregon.gov/biz/programs...
Our Office of Small Business Assistance provides a unique service: objectivity when issues arise with small businesses or nonprofits and the state of Oregon. Remember: we're a resource for you, that's why we provide monthly opportunities to connect!
Learn more here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Learn more here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
May 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Our Office of Small Business Assistance provides a unique service: objectivity when issues arise with small businesses or nonprofits and the state of Oregon. Remember: we're a resource for you, that's why we provide monthly opportunities to connect!
Learn more here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Learn more here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
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Oregon is a great place to start a business, and our office is often one of the first stops for them. I recently toured Looptworks, a business that's doing great work to reduce the waste headed to landfills by reusing materials. There's so much innovation happening right here in Oregon.
May 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Oregon is a great place to start a business, and our office is often one of the first stops for them. I recently toured Looptworks, a business that's doing great work to reduce the waste headed to landfills by reusing materials. There's so much innovation happening right here in Oregon.
Enhance your small businesses financing with Business Impact NW's Capital Readiness Program.
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April 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Enhance your small businesses financing with Business Impact NW's Capital Readiness Program.
Take a workshop, get advising, and learn more at: businessimpactnw.org/capital-read...
Take a workshop, get advising, and learn more at: businessimpactnw.org/capital-read...
Wondering if your business form has been filed? Check the "Where's My Form?" tracker. It shows which dates we're processing based on when we received forms.
Find the tracker here: sos.oregon.gov/business/pag...
Find the tracker here: sos.oregon.gov/business/pag...
April 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Wondering if your business form has been filed? Check the "Where's My Form?" tracker. It shows which dates we're processing based on when we received forms.
Find the tracker here: sos.oregon.gov/business/pag...
Find the tracker here: sos.oregon.gov/business/pag...
The Office of Small Business Assistances quarterly newsletter is here! We're bringing you the latest updates:
✅ Catch up on legislation
✅ Learn about Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
✅ Discover upcoming events
Subscribe to our newsletter today at: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORS...
✅ Catch up on legislation
✅ Learn about Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
✅ Discover upcoming events
Subscribe to our newsletter today at: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORS...
Office of Small Business Assistance : Newsletter Archive : State of Oregon
Archive of Minding Your Business newsletters from the Office of Small Business Assistance
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April 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Office of Small Business Assistances quarterly newsletter is here! We're bringing you the latest updates:
✅ Catch up on legislation
✅ Learn about Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
✅ Discover upcoming events
Subscribe to our newsletter today at: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORS...
✅ Catch up on legislation
✅ Learn about Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
✅ Discover upcoming events
Subscribe to our newsletter today at: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORS...
Oregon small businesses, mark your calendars! Throughout April, the Office of Small Business Assistance will be coming to a city near you. If you have a complaint about a state agency, we want to hear about it.
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
April 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Oregon small businesses, mark your calendars! Throughout April, the Office of Small Business Assistance will be coming to a city near you. If you have a complaint about a state agency, we want to hear about it.
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Ready to Xcelerate your business growth? This amazing nonprofit is battling systemic inequities and empowering women entrepreneurs just like you.
Explore their inspiring values and programs here: www.xceleratewomen.org
Explore their inspiring values and programs here: www.xceleratewomen.org
Xcelerate Women | An Oregon Nonprofit that Supports Women Entrepreneurs
Our business advising, peer mentorship, and growth education programs help women in Oregon increase self-efficacy and overcome internal and external barriers to create economic power, build generation...
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March 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ready to Xcelerate your business growth? This amazing nonprofit is battling systemic inequities and empowering women entrepreneurs just like you.
Explore their inspiring values and programs here: www.xceleratewomen.org
Explore their inspiring values and programs here: www.xceleratewomen.org
Join the Office of Small Business Assistance at a small business event near you! We're here to help your business navigate state and local government. Our mission is to be an independent, objective resource for Oregon entrepreneurs.
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
March 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Join the Office of Small Business Assistance at a small business event near you! We're here to help your business navigate state and local government. Our mission is to be an independent, objective resource for Oregon entrepreneurs.
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Find more opportunities here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...