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.

2012 Meeting Schedule
Jan 19 Feb 23 Mar 22 Apr 19 May 17		June 21* Aug 16* Sept 20 Oct 18 Dec 6		Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Meeting information is posted on the event calendar
*Community Forum

Dwayne E. Johnson

Chair
Apointed June 2009
Term expires June 2012
Artful Phoenix, LLC—Portland

Richard B. Batzer

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

Bridget E. Bayer

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

Jacob G. Daniels

Appointed August 2011
Term expires August 2014
Veggies on the Run—Creswell

Vijay N. Deodhar

Appointed August 2008, reappointed August 2011
Term expires July 2014
3D Infusion—Portland

Larry J. Jackson Jr.

Appointed August 2011
Term expires July 2014
Prem Group—Portland

Kathleen S. Jaworski

Appointed June 2009
Term expires June 2012
Write to Know—Eugene

Kedma S. Ough

Appointed August 2010
Term expires July 2013
AVITA—Portland

Ex Officio Members:

Mary J. Merrill

Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, Oregon