Category Archives: Member Blog

The Clock is Ticking: Essential Compliance Strategies for the Corporate Transparency Act

The Clock is Ticking: Essential Compliance Strategies for the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, marks a significant shift in the reporting requirements for businesses in the United States. For our Chamber members, understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements is crucial. This blog post aims to demystify these requirements and guide businesses through this new landscape.

Beginning on January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States will have to report information about their beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. They will have to report the information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which you can learn more about here.… Read the rest

10 Steps to Perfecting Your Business Offer

Hey, ever had that moment when you stumble upon a deal and you just can’t resist? Like, you didn’t even know you needed that gadget, but the offer is so tempting you’re scrambling for your wallet. Well, guess what? That magnetic pull you felt was no accident. Someone took their time to craft an offer that would reel you in. The good news? You can absolutely do the same for your own biz. Let’s break it down!

The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Offers They Can’t Say No To

  1. Know Your Audience: The first thing you gotta do is get in your potential buyer’s head. Who are they? What keeps them up at night? Find out their biggest needs and desires, and what really clicks with them.
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AI for Small Business

AI for Small Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a term used to describe science fiction movies; it is a real-life technology that is transforming the way businesses operate. AI can help small businesses in various ways, from saving time and money to increasing efficiency and productivity. In this blog post, we will explore how AI can assist small businesses, what to consider when using AI in your office, and how to integrate AI into your business. By the end of this post, you should have a better understanding of how AI can benefit your small business.

What is Artificial Intelligence & How Can it Help Small Businesses?

Small businesses are always looking for ways to stay competitive and increase efficiency. AI is a technology that has the potential to revolutionize small business operations and provide a competitive edge.… Read the rest

Join us for Shred Day June 17th

Shred Day is June 17th from 10 am - 12 noon

📢 Join us for SHRED DAY! 📅 June 17th, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Time to de-clutter, simplify, and securely dispose of your sensitive paperwork! Held in the Peterkort Parking Lot at 9755 SW Barnes St, Portland, this event is your opportunity to ensure your old personal documents are shredded safely and responsibly.

đź”’ Our professional, state-of-the-art shredding truck will be on site, ready to turn your old bank statements, credit card bills, tax records, and more into unrecognizable pieces. Shredding is accepted until the truck is full, so arrive early to make sure your documents get the cut!

⚠️ Please remember, we can’t accept commercial shredding. Also, kindly remove any paper clips, staples, or other bindings from materials before you arrive to ensure a smooth and quick process.… Read the rest

Reflections on Power, Pride and Grace

The proponents of Oregon’s Civil Rights Bill pose for posterity. Seated, from left: Philip S. Hitchcock and Mark O. Hatfield. Standing, from left: Edgar Williams, Marie Smith, Ulysses Plummer, Rev. J. Harold Jones, Lorna J. Marple, Verdell Rutherford, and Otto G. Rutherford. (Oregon Historical Society photo)

It is compromise that prevents each set of reformers from crushing the group at the other end of the political spectrum.”

― John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Profiles in Courage

NOTE from Kevin, the Wilsonville Chamber CEO: This is a superbly written article that makes a lot of sense. I hope you read it and think about how we can all work together, regardless of our party affiliation, to make our city, our state and our country even better.

Throughout our history there have been legislative issues that have deeply divided the Oregon assembly. Should our Democratic Republic survive, there will be many more. Democracy survives only by engagement, not withdrawal.

It is illustrative to look back at this very month, exactly 70 years ago.… Read the rest