Partnerships
ORLA Partners with other organizations to expand resources, share expertise, and deliver greater value and opportunities to members.
HOSPITALITY PARTNERS
• ASCAP
• BMI
• Garth T. Rouse & Associates
• Nubi
• Oregonian Media Group
• Pacific Concepts Group (DIRECTV)
• PenridgeGlobal
• RestaurantOwner.com
• RX Music
• Stayntouch
• WhirLocal Media Group
CONSULTING PARTNERS
• Barran Liebman
• Jordan Ramis
• Cascade Employers Association
• KCreative
• Moss Adams and Baker Tilly
• Refettorio Consulting
• Beardman Technology Group
Preferred Partners
ORLA partners with trusted industry purveyors to offer top-quality service at competitive pricing. Member-exclusive discounts support your bottom line—and the association.
Tip Tax Credit | FICA Tax Credits
Did you know your employees’ tips can get you money back from the IRS?
This is a federal program that allows eligible businesses to get back FICA taxes paid on tip earnings that surpass the federal minimum wage.
How can I tell if I’m eligible?
• You operate a bar, restaurant, or other tip-driven business.
• The services you offer (like serving food) should involve receiving tips from customers.
• The tips from your business have been documented as wages and FICA taxes were paid.
Small Business Lending
Funding to Reach Your Goals
Find the funds your business needs with the responsive, personal attention your business deserves.
• Business Term Loans
• Lines of Credit
• SBA Loans
• Micro Loans
• Merchant Cash Advances
• Equipment Financing
• Commercial Mortgage Loans
Hospitality Business Insurance
Powered by Risk Strategies’ Fournier Group, this program serves ALL the industry and ORLA Members receive a free comprehensive audit of their insurance and risk management programs.
As a result of the process, members can be assured they are properly protected and save an average of 10-15%.
• Property Insurance
• General Liability & Liquor Liability
• Umbrella / Excess
• Automobile / Delivery
• Cyber Liability
• Management Liability (Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Liability Insurance)
• Work Place Violence
• Coverage / Active Assailant
Point of Sale
As Oregon’s highest-rated payment solutions provider, IMB brings ORLA members exclusive access to unbeatable rates and VIP service designed to help reduce costs, streamline operations, and elevate guest experiences.
Most ORLA members save $200-$2,000+ monthly. Ready to upgrade your payment processing?
• Cutting-edge POS tools tailored for restaurants & lodging
• Local, 24/7 support from experts who understand your needs
• Transparent, hospitality-focused pricing
• Discounts for ORLA members
Workers' Comp Insurance
SAIF is the Market Leader in Workers’ Compensation. The ORLA Group gets the largest Industry-Specific Discount on Workers’ Comp for Oregon’s Hotels and Restaurants. A 3% discount on workers’ comp premiums for ORLA Members who meet the eligibility requirements.
ORLA Members:
Contact your agent or SAIF directly at 888.598.5880 and ask for an ORLA Group quote.
Existing SAIF Customers:
Ensure your agent is getting you an ORLA Group quote or contact SAIF directly at 888.598.5880.
Even if you are an existing SAIF customer, you must ask your agent to request a quote for the ORLA Group plan; you are not automatically submitted.
Health and Retirement Benefits
A New Way to Offer Health and Retirement Benefits
SLICE provides an integrated platform for employers to offer medical and retirement benefits through a flexible and cost-effective model. It handles administration, compliance, and allows both employers and employees greater control and choice. SLICE provides the advantages of a traditional plan, plus added perks:
Affordability: Set a defined, tax-free contribution for greater cost predictability.
Reduced Administration: SLICE manages benefit and retirement plan administration.
Compliance Support: Stay aligned with health insurance and fiduciary regulations.
Flexibility: Customize coverage, eligibility, and contributions; employees choose to fit their needs.
Competitive Advantage: A stronger benefits package helps attract and retain talent.
AI‑driven Self-Service Healthcare
CodyMD is an AI-powered doctor, delivering fast, personalized healthcare with 24/7 access. Trusted by over a million users, it’s healthcare that’s affordable, intelligent, built for real life and trained by licenced doctors.
ORLA Members can received a 20% for Self-Service Primary Care at $0.19 per day.
Hospitality Partners
ORLA’s Hospitality Partners offer exclusive, members-only cost-saving deals and valuable benefits designed to boost your bottom line. These special offers are available only to ORLA members—unlock your access today!
- ASCAP - ORLA Members can save up to 20% off their first-year music license fees
- BMI - ORLA Members can save up to 20% off their music licensing fees.
- Garth T. Rouse & Associates - Comprehensive health insurance services for ORLA members including highly competitive rates
- Nubi - ORLA members can save 10% on custom website creation and hosting
- Oregonian Media Group - Deep savings on high impact marketing strategies
- Pacific Concepts Group (DIRECTV) - ORLA members can save 20% or more off retail DIRECTV programming rates
- PenridgeGlobal - Progressive discounts on orders of select custom window treatments for ORLA Members
- RestaurantOwner.com - ORLA members receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off all annual plans
- RX Music - Members save up to 50% off normal pricing for curated music or music video programs!
- Stayntouch - ORLA members save up to $5,000 property management systems and mobility solutions
- WhirLocal Media Group - ORLA members get 25% off the AI Hospitality Employee (save $600/year)
Consulting Partners
ORLA’s network of Consulting Partners provide expert guidance and industry-specific support to help members navigate challenges, optimize operations, and grow their businesses.
Employment Law
Barran Liebman LLP is the largest employment, labor, benefits, and higher education law firm in Oregon, exclusively representing and advising Oregon companies. The firm handles litigation, provides legal counsel, and conducts workplace investigations for employers across all industries and sizes, including private companies, municipalities, colleges, universities, and governing boards.
With a focused practice in employment law, Barran Liebman remains at the forefront of evolving rules and legislation, offering efficient and effective representation. The firm is consistently recognized by Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers for excellence in legal services. Known for delivering optimal outcomes and exceptional client service, Barran Liebman provides trusted expertise to employers, HR professionals, in-house counsel, executives, and business owners.
Advise on compliance, policies, leave, terminations, and risk management.
Defend against wage, discrimination, and class action claims.
Support union negotiations, campaigns, and NLRB matters.
Guide benefit plans, executive pay, and compliance.
Handle non-compete and post-employment disputes.
Contact: Andrew M. Schpak, Co-Managing Partner, Barran Liebman LLP | Employment, Labor & Benefits Law Firm | Direct: 503. 276.2156
Business Law
Jordan Ramis is a regionally focused, full-service business law firm with a client-centric approach to service delivery and practice philosophy. Working collaboratively with you to remove obstacles and deliver value beyond the legal opinion, they empower clients to make smart business decisions on challenging issues.
Contact: Matt Lowe, Shareholder, 503.598.5586 | matthew.lowe@jordanramis.com
HR Support
HR is complicated. Rules change, regulations shift and last year's best practices may no longer apply. Cascade Employers Association cuts through the confusion, delivering straightforward answers and strategic long-term solutions. Never stuffy, always practical and completely reliable.
Cascade's brain trust of experts is ready whenever you need them. There's no HR challenge or project you need to face alone.
ORLA Members get a 10% discount when they join Cascade.
Contact: Cascade Employers Association
info@cascadeemployers.com | 503.585.4320 (Salem), 503.224.5219 (Portland), 800.835.5518
Digital Marketing
KCreative is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in hospitality. With 15+ years of experience, the team helps hotels, restaurants, wineries, and tourism brands grow through strategic content and community engagement.
Based in Oregon and serving the West Coast, KCreative has partnered with top hospitality names, including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, award-winning wineries, and local favorites.
From boosting bookings to building brand loyalty, KCreative delivers creative, results-driven marketing.
Contact: Kara Alicia, CEO, KCreative
kccreativesocial.com | 971.599.1020
Accounting
Moss Adams and Baker Till is a fully integrated professional services firm focused on helping clients grow, manage, and protect prosperity. With over 4,800 professionals across more than 30 locations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, the firm serves many of Oregon’s most innovative companies and leaders. Moss Adams and Baker Tilly provide tailored services to over 650 hospitality and restaurant clients of varying sizes and complexities. Services include tax strategy, transaction support, and operational efficiency, delivered with deep industry knowledge and insight into sector-specific challenges.
Contact: Rachel E. Tarver, Business Assurance, Moss Adams and Baker Tilly, 503.478.2164, 503.242.1447
Consulting
Refettorio Consulting has the tools, experience, and solutions to help your restaurant, bar, or food truck be more profitable, more successful, easier to operate, and more fun. Consultants work with small to medium sized tourism, food and beverage, and hospitality businesses to provide training, leadership development, P&L analysis, cost control procedures, employee development, menu creation, inventory solutions, vendor selection, labor solutions, forecasting and more.
Contact: Ken Henson, Chef, Manager, Leader, Problem Solver, Foodie
Ken@RefettorioConsulting.com | 503.807.4418
Tech Services
Beardman Technology Group helps Oregon’s restaurants and hotels turn technology into a competitive advantage—boosting efficiency, security, and the guest experience. Solutions include PCI-compliant networks, email and cybersecurity systems, AI-powered surveillance, smart access control, immersive audio/visual setups, and high-performance Wi-Fi. Services feature white-glove installation, proactive 24/7 support, and a personalized approach. From boutique inns to multi-location dining groups, future-ready systems are designed to keep businesses connected, protected, and thriving—proactively, not reactively.
Contact: Brett Prieto, Founder | COO
503.218.3733 | brett@beardmangroup.com | www.beardmangroup.com