Oregon Small Business Advisory Council

The council’s mission is to “improve the development, growth and vitality of Oregon’s small businesses” and meets at least four times each year to discuss ideas, barriers and state policies. The council advises the Governor on small business promotional opportunities; recommends improvements in state-funded programs; identifies state laws, programs and policies that may need change; and works on special projects assigned by the Governor.

2013 Meeting Schedule
Jan 31, Salem Mar 15, Conf Call May 10, Salem		July 12, Coast Sept 13, Central Oregon		Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Meeting information is posted on the event calendar
The council will participate at the following forums which are open to the public and require registration. Event details will be posted on our event calendar as we receive it. April 17, Salem—Governor's Marketplace Conference Aug 20, Portland—Oregon Assoc. of Minority Entrepreneurs Forum Dec 2, Portland—Annual Oregon Business Plan Summit

Bridget E. Bayer

Chair
Appointed August 2011
Term expires August 2014
Business Association Management—Portland

Kedma S. Ough

Vice-chair
Appointed August 2010
Term expires July 2013
AVITA—Portland

Richard B. Batzer

Appointed June 2009, reappointed June 2012
Term expires June 2014
Batzer, Inc.—Medford

Christopher P. Gergen

Appointed July 2012
Term expires June 2015
Country Financial, Financial Representative—Eugene

Larry J. Jackson Jr.

Appointed August 2011
Term expires July 2014
Prem Group—Portland

Dwayne E. Johnson

Apointed June 2009, reappointed June 2012
Term expires June 2014
Dreem Digital—Portland

Ryan J. Wayman

Appointed March 2012
Term expires February 2015
Pride Financial Patners—Portland

Ex Officio Members:

John Saris

Business Oregon
Salem, Oregon