Business voices needed in request to delay the Corporate Activity Tax
A first draft of the letter was sent on 4/22/2020. The form remains open to sign in support should we need to send further communications regarding this matter.
April 20, 2020
In partnership with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, we have drafted a request to the state for swift action. We ask that you "sign" this letter with us to show your support for this cause. In a time of isolation, unity is more critical than ever and we need the voices of business owners to be heard.
READ THE LETTER HERE
April 20, 2020
In partnership with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, we have drafted a request to the state for swift action. We ask that you "sign" this letter with us to show your support for this cause. In a time of isolation, unity is more critical than ever and we need the voices of business owners to be heard.
READ THE LETTER HERE
Advocating for a delay in the Corporate Activity Tax
March 29, 2020
The Oregon Employer Community has called on state legislators to recognize the incredible burden employers are facing in light of COVID-19 and the impact of continuing to collect on the Corporate Activity Tax in this time of crisis.
The Eugene Chamber joins partners in advocating that the Corporate Activity Tax be delayed for the first two quarters of 2020 or to provide employers with an option of filing at a reduced rate. You can read the full letter below.
CAT Letter
The Oregon Employer Community has called on state legislators to recognize the incredible burden employers are facing in light of COVID-19 and the impact of continuing to collect on the Corporate Activity Tax in this time of crisis.
The Eugene Chamber joins partners in advocating that the Corporate Activity Tax be delayed for the first two quarters of 2020 or to provide employers with an option of filing at a reduced rate. You can read the full letter below.
CAT Letter
Update on City Payroll Tax
March 11, 2020
The Public Safety Payroll Tax will become effective January 1, 2021, no longer in July 2020.
It is expected to generate $23.6 million annually to provide faster, more efficient safety responses, deter crime, connect people to services, engage and help at-risk youth, support more investigations and court services, and add jail beds to reduce capacity-based releases and hold those who commit crimes accountable.
Here are some resources provided by the city for more information:
What is the payroll tax going to accomplish?
How will the payroll tax affect my business?
The Public Safety Payroll Tax will become effective January 1, 2021, no longer in July 2020.
It is expected to generate $23.6 million annually to provide faster, more efficient safety responses, deter crime, connect people to services, engage and help at-risk youth, support more investigations and court services, and add jail beds to reduce capacity-based releases and hold those who commit crimes accountable.
Here are some resources provided by the city for more information:
What is the payroll tax going to accomplish?
How will the payroll tax affect my business?
Eugene Chamber Endorses Measure 20-302
October 30, 2019
Back on June 10, with the full support of the Chamber Board and Local Government Affairs Council, the Eugene City Council enacted a payroll tax on employees and employers working in Eugene, to fund critical gaps in our public safety system.
The Chamber's support of the Community Justice Funding Initiative was thoroughly researched and vetted and came with several caveats, including what is now coming to Eugene voters in the form of Measure 20-302.
This measure will establish caps on the tax in the amounts of .0044% on employees and .0021% on employers. It also ensures that the revenues collected by the tax can only be used to fund community safety services and tax administration.
This past week, the Chamber's Board of Directors unanimously voted to support Measure 20-302 and we would encourage our members to support this measure as well.
Questions can be directed to our Director of Business Advocacy, Tiffany Edwards, at tiffanye@eugenechamber.com.
Back on June 10, with the full support of the Chamber Board and Local Government Affairs Council, the Eugene City Council enacted a payroll tax on employees and employers working in Eugene, to fund critical gaps in our public safety system.
The Chamber's support of the Community Justice Funding Initiative was thoroughly researched and vetted and came with several caveats, including what is now coming to Eugene voters in the form of Measure 20-302.
This measure will establish caps on the tax in the amounts of .0044% on employees and .0021% on employers. It also ensures that the revenues collected by the tax can only be used to fund community safety services and tax administration.
This past week, the Chamber's Board of Directors unanimously voted to support Measure 20-302 and we would encourage our members to support this measure as well.
Questions can be directed to our Director of Business Advocacy, Tiffany Edwards, at tiffanye@eugenechamber.com.
Growing Capital Access for Small Businesses
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September 18, 2019
Advocating for dedicated funding sources to help businesses grow This past Monday, our Director of Business Advocacy, Tiffany Edwards, spent time in Salem to meet with Legislators, the State Treasurer and Governor Brown on how we can grow capital access for Oregon small businesses. The Eugene Chamber advocated for dedicated funding sources for businesses who encounter barriers when trying to access funds that would help them create jobs, grow and expand. |
We asked that the Legislature act during the 2020 session to better address the capital needs of small and emerging businesses across Oregon, especially women and minority-owned businesses that face additional barriers.
