ADVOCACY BRIEFS

Liquor Surcharge Extension Proposed: The OLCC is considering extending the existing 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits as a renewal of the "temporary" surcharge initiated in the 2009-2011 budget cycle. 

Support the CCCA: ​While legislation has not yet been re-introduced for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), restaurants are encouraged to sign on to letters the coalition and the National Restaurant Association will send to Congress expressing support for the act.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Inspiring the Future Workforce: The Oregon ProStart Championships are coming up on March 17 and we are looking for industry volunteers. If you are interested in being a judge or volunteer at this statewide culinary and restaurant management competition, please complete one of the forms.

Sharing Aloha Spirit: Russ Rodrigues is the perfect example of a caring and empathetic leader in Oregon's hospitality industry. He takes his role to heart, sharing his "aloha spirit" with everyone he interacts with.

HEADLINES

• Feds issue final approval for Coquille Tribal Casino in Medford
• Portland restaurateur says wine tariffs under Trump would be ‘punch in the gut’ 
• Myth-busting about Short-Term Rentals (STRs) on the Oregon Coast
• Two Portland restaurants headed to Beaverton
• Local governments look for greater flexibility over lodging tax dollars​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

ORLA Taste Oregon & Capitol Day

February 18, 2025 | Salem, Oregon

​ORLA will host its annual Taste Oregon Legislative Reception and Capitol Day at the start of the session. This is the industry’s unique opportunity to meet some of Oregon’s policymakers and state agencies to share personally the impact our industry has on our state's economy and livability.

Learn More & Register | Sponsor Opportunities

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TRAINING

Free Training for Staff
ORLA is now partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to provide FREE human trafficking training for members and their staff. This 30-minute course can help protect your hotel or restaurant – and even save a life. Log in to the Member Portal for codes.

LENDING SOLUTIONS

ORLA Finance Center
Your association is partnering with Adesso Capital to help small businesses like yours finance dreams. Originally offering ERC Assistance, Adesso is now helping businesses with lending solutions, Tip Tax Credit eligibility and FFCRA. Learn more.

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