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Oregon Secretary of State sent this bulletin at 09/25/2020 08:25 AM PDT

Secretary of State

Corporation Division
255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151
Salem OR 97310
sos.oregon.gov/Business

Contact: Corporation.Division@oregon.gov | 503-986-2200

Business Resources

Wildfire-Affected Business Information

The Small Business Navigator provides current information for businesses affected by Covid-19 and wildfires. Call them at 833-604-0880. Additional wildfire-related information can be found at http://wildfire.oregon.gov.

In response to a federal disaster declaration, the Small Business Administration is accepting applications for federal disaster loans to businesses and private nonprofits in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion counties. Find more information here.

Affected by wildfire, winds, and smoke? If you're concerned about your business/nonprofit registry with Secretary of State Corporation Division, just email corporation.division@oregon.gov.

Wildfire Resources for Employees

The Oregon Employment Department is currently working with FEMA and the U.S. Department of Labor to implement Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for those affected by the Oregon wildfires. The agency is waiting for federal approvals. Employees impacted by the wildfires can get information about unemployment here.

Free Small Business Training & Resources

The Small Business Advocacy Team regularly conducts free, educational seminars online. These seminars are available for anyone to attend. Recordings of presentations are available on our YouTube channel. Register to participate in a live webinar online.

Learn about topics ranging from Covid-19 resources for businesses to the difference between independent contractors and employees. Doing business from home? Check out the webinar on Business Licenses and Home Occupations.

If you have questions or concerns about state or local government, contact the Small Business Advocacy Team or visit their website.

E-Notices for your business

You've been asking for the Secretary of State to email reminders to file your annual report and/or renew your Assumed Business Name instead of mailing them through USPS.

To opt in for emailed or email and paper reminders, go online to this website or click on the image to the right. Choose Sign Up Now and follow the prompts. Our system sends you a validation email. Follow the instructions in the email to validate, and then you'll be set up. Email corporation.division@oregon.gov with questions.

36th Annual Employment Law Conference
November 5-6, 2020 (100% virtual)

BOLI's 36th Annual Employment Law Conference will help employers navigate complex and frequently changing workplace rules. BOLI's 36th Annual Employment Law Conference tap are 12 sessions organized around topics of concern to employers from around the state. Join BOLI compliance experts and top employment law attorneys this November to learn what you need to know to stay in compliance. Register here.

You can also get help with free, confidential technical assistance for employers and find current employment law posters from BOLI's website.