Oregon thrives because of its small businesses, but our policies don’t reflect that reality. 

• Direct investment in small businesses, especially women- and BIPOC-owned businesses, through startup grants, technical assistance, and microloans

• Simplifying licensing and permitting processes at the state and federal level

• Reimagining tourism to support local economies, not just corporations, with infrastructure that benefits year-round residents and workers

• Strengthening regional economic development plans that tie small business growth to local agriculture, tourism, and workforce needs