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States May Use Economic Nexus to Impose Sales Tax Collection
On June 21, 2018, the US Supreme Court overturned South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., reversing the long-standing physical presence nexus standard for sales and use tax. The case was South Dakota’s challenge to the physical presence nexus standard established by the US...
Lack of Skilled Applicants Leading Cause of Unfilled Manufacturing Positions
A recent report by the Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce and Economic Research Division identifies Oregon’s current workforce gaps and future workforce needs. Manufacturers won’t be surprised by these results. Lack of applicants is the leading cause of unfilled...
It’s Manufacturing Awards Season
OMEP is proud of our award-winning clients throughout the state. Its awards season again! Learn about new opportunities available for your company. 2018 Best Manufacturers to Work For in Oregon The survey, now in its second year, is designed to showcase Oregon...
Wanted: Manufacturers Capable of Precision Bonding Inconel 625
OMEP is seeking manufacturers capable of precision bonding Inconel 625 as part of our work with RAPID. The application is to bond multiple layers of 0.5mm Inconel 625 to form a microchannel plate and frame heat exchanger. The design is substantially similar to the...
Science + Innovation Awards Presented by Manufacturing USA – Calling All Innovators
Manufacturing USA is helping to honor the next generation of innovative leaders through partnering with the Creators of the Teen Choice Awards in an all new, first-of-its-kind Science + Innovation Awards. We need your help in nominating those rising stars already...
Strategic Energy Management and Equipment Upgrades Reduce Costs for Ice Manufacturing Plant
Producing ice and keeping it frozen throughout the warmest months of the year can be an energy-intensive operation. Plant managers at Arctic Glacier in Portland were already considering new measures to improve energy efficiency when a corporate-wide mandate to cut...
Combat the Risks of Cyber Attacks In Your Business
The best approach to cybersecurity is for businesses to approach the topic with good information, and an understanding of the risks to not taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Consider for a moment that 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. (source:...
R&D incentives offer new opportunities for technology and manufacturing companies
This article was originally published in the Portland Business Journal by Natalie Cohen and Justin Eckley. Read the original article here The new tax-reform law — commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 — contains various changes intended to boost...
Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Disruption Adjustment
Is Disaster Preparedness Really Necessary? Forty percent of businesses do not reopen following a disaster and an additional 25% fail within one year according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Small Business Disaster Preparedness Study conducted...
Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest—Your Input Is Needed
We have partnered with several organizations to conduct a survey of local manufacturing companies to identify and offer insights on some of the most critical challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest. Because you are a leader in...