By Oregon Small Business Association,

Tire king Les Schwab Tire Centers may sell its 450 stores in a deal that could garner at least $3 billion, according to sources who didn’t want to be identified. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association,

Nike shoes and other products won’t be available at Amazon.com after the sports apparel company severed its two-year relationship with the giant online retailer.

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By Oregon Small Business Association,

After a two-week federal civil trial, jurors determined that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Local 8 in Portland caused $93.6 million in damages to the last container ship terminal operator at the Port of Portland. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association,

Restaurants Unlimited, a Seattle based company operating 35 upscale and casual restaurants in six states, is one of the latest casualties of recent hikes in the minimum wage. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association,

Pot-smoking adults are contributing to the education of Oregon students thanks to a 17 percent state tax on the sale of cannabis. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association,

Governor Kate Brown ordered a 180 day ban on flavored vaping products. The order also bans other sources or additives as they are identified in cases of vaping-related lung injuries or deaths. At the same time Oregon largest County, Multnomah County, is also considering a similar local ban. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association,

People with concealed weapons permits are being asked to leave them outside if they plan to stop by a Fred Meyer store. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association.

SB248, doubled state licensing fees on those who make and sell beer, wine and liquor. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association.

All good things must end, and such is the case with sales tax exemption for Oregon shoppers who spend money in Washington. Read more »

By Oregon Small Business Association.

Within hours of Republican State Senators returning to the legislature May 13 from a four day walkout, House Bill 3427 passed along party lines, 18-11. The bill now heads to the desk of Governor Brown, who will sign it into law. Read more »