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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day and will re-open Tuesday, September 8th, with regular business hours. Contact us at (503) 986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Have you seen the new and improved Secretary of State website? It's easier to navigate, works better on your phone, and has improved search tools to help you find what you're looking for fast. Visit the new website at sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tonight, the Secretary of State's office will launch a new and improved website. It's easier to navigate, works better on your phone, and has improved search tools to help you find what you're looking for fast. Visit the new website at sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today, July 3, in recognition of Independence Day. We will return Monday, July 6 with our regular business hours. You can reach us by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-986-1523.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today in recognition of Juneteenth. We will return Monday, June 22 with our regular business hours. You can reach us by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-986-1523.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today in recognition of Memorial Day. We will return tomorrow with our regular business hours. You can reach us by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-986-1523.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today in recognition of Presidents' Day. We will return tomorrow with our regular business hours. You can reach us by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-986-1523.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. We'll return tomorrow with our regular business hours. You can contact our office by phone at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Our offices are closed today in observance of the New Year's holiday and will reopen on Friday, January 2 with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Our offices are closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Friday, December 26 with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Our offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving and will reopen on Monday, December 1st with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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 www.latinobusinessalliance.org/expo…

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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: www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages…

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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: www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages…

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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): www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/M…

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Business Oregon : Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification : Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification : State of Oregon

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

This month we're celebrating #WomensSmallBusinessMonth! We're empowering female entrepreneurs like you by sharing women-centered resources throughout October. Learn more here: www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-10/sba-c…

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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): nmc-works.com/resource-fairs

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Explore North Marion Business

Find Your Future in North Marion County

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

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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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

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.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

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...

Office of Small Business Assistance talking with a small business owner at Salem Capitol Connections.

Office of Small Business Assistance presenting to a room of small business owners at Salem Capitol Connections.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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...

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Office of Small Business Assistance : Small Business Legislation 2025 : State of Oregon

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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...

8,195 New businesses registered January 2025

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

#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...

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Business Oregon : Programs : Programs : State of Oregon

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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...

2025 May events:
May 15: Woodburn, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
May 21: Redmond, Oregon Small Business Summit, 8am-1pm
May 22: Bend, Oregon Small Business Summit, 8am-1pm
May 30: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30am-9am

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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.

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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...

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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...

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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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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

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...

2025 April Events:
April 10: Salem, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
April 11: Portland, OAME CAEPT Networking, 7:30-9am
April 16: Astoria, Oregon Small Business Summit - Astoria, 8am-1pm
April 17: Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Employer Conference, 7:30am-6:30pm
April 17: Woodburn, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, Woodburn, 8-9:30am
April 25: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30-9am

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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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...

2025 March Events:
March 13: Salem, Café Y Pan Dulce, Latino Business Alliance, 8-9:30am
March 13: Tigard, Los Empresarios de Tigard, 6-8pm
March 14: Portland, OAME CAEPT Networking, 7:30-9am
March 19: Coos Bay, Oregon Small Business Summit - Coos Bay, 8am-1pm
March 28: Portland, OAME Coffee and Issues, 7:30-9am

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