ADVOCACY BRIEFS

Tax Bill Passes: This bill advances key priorities of the restaurant and lodging industry, enabling owners to create jobs and invest in their businesses. It also includes No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime provisions.

TLT Bills Defeated: Oregon's hospitality industry avoided $95M in new taxes as HB 2977 failed, keeping the state TLT rate at 1.5%. Lawmakers also rejected HB 3962, preserving tourism reinvestment and industry stability.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Minimum Wage Increase in Effect: Oregon’s minimum wage rose 35 cents on July 1, bringing Portland’s rate to $16.30 an hour and the non-urban rate to $14.05 an hour. This year’s 2.4% increase is the smallest since 2015.

Supporting Visitor Experiences: Travel Oregon has awarded nearly $6.2 million to 65 projects through its 2024–25 grants program. The funding supports inclusive, community-driven efforts to enhance visitor experiences statewide.

HEADLINES

• What the new tax bill means for you and your tax strategy​
• Oregon lands 5 on top resorts list
• Accommodation and Foodservice job openings surged in May
• A new era for restaurants: Breaking down pro-growth tax provisions (video)​
• Portland's Blue Star Donuts ranked top 10 in the nation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

ORLA Hospitality Conference

September 13-15, 2025 | Seaside, Oregon

Get ready to level up your business at the 2025 ORLA Hospitality Conference, where Oregon’s restaurant and lodging leaders come together for fresh ideas, connections, and inspiration. From practical workshops to powerful keynotes, you’ll leave energized and ready to tackle what’s next. Join us in Seaside this September and bring your team for a fun, game-changing experience you won’t want to miss!

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RESOURCES

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CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe® Manager Training
This in-depth training for managers teaches essential food safety practices to create a culture of food safety. Training meets the "Demonstration of Knowledge" and "Person in Charge" requirements of the Oregon Food Code. Classes now in Portland, Wilsonville, Eugene.

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