Oregon Friendly to Business?

Oregon Friendly to Business?

One of the common statements I read constantly is “Oregon is business unfriendly.” And people say that large companies are “fleeing” the State due to the environmental protections and high taxes here.

Well, Forbes Magazine disagrees with that. They say:

“Our ranking measures six vital categories for businesses: costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, current economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life. We factor in 37 points of data to determine the ranks in the six main areas. Business costs, which include labor, energy and taxes, are weighted the most heavily. We relied on 11 data sources, with research firm Moody’s Analytics as the most-utilized resource”

They peg Oregon in the #9 spot, behind Washington (#7) and Nebraska (#8). Utah comes in at #1 on their list, while interestingly, North Dakota is at #4.

The Small Business & Entrepreneur Site, doesn’t agree quite that much. Based on just tax information and only regarding Small Businesses, Oregon is firmly middle of the road.

“SBE Council’s “Business Tax Index 2012″ pulls together 18 different tax measures, and combines those into one tax score that allows the 50 states and District of Columbia to be compared. Among the taxes included are income, capital gains, property, death/inheritance, unemployment, and various consumption-based taxes, including state gas and diesel levies.”

The Tax Foundation puts Oregon at #13, only four places behind Texas (#9) which seems to be constantly touted as “the best” for Business.

Thumbtack.com Small Business Survey, in partnership withKauffman Foundation has an interactive map that puts Oregon at #20 overall. Their map measures a variety of figures, Ease of Starting a business, Tax Codes, Environmental Regulations, Zoning, Training Programs, and several others.

By any definition of the word, at least from those who get paid to think about it, Oregon seems to be decidedly business friendly.

Dog Friendly Lodging in Lincoln City, Oregon

Dog Friendly Lodging in Lincoln City, Oregon

*Update*
This post has been updated on my other blog, Pacific Northwest Photoblog at Lincoln City Dog Friendly Hotels. That post is much more up to date and includes more hotels and information.

I’m not sure who provides this information, but this is gleaned from a brochure provided by the city of Lincoln City.

All Seasons Vacation Rentals small dogs only

Ashley Inn Also has Tillamook Location

Captain Cook Inn no pitbulls or cats; no unattended pets

Chinook Winds Casino Resort Hotel no pets in suites

City Center Motel (no web site)

Coast Inn Bed and Breakfast 1 room only; well-behaved dogs

Coho Oceanfront Lodge 10 room; under 25 pounds; 1 pet only

Crown Pacifiq Motel Depoe Bay location also; 10 rooms; doggie treats

Edgecliff Motel

Ester Lee maximum of 2 pets per room; 26 pet rooms

The Hideaway no limitations; 6 rooms

Historic Anchor Inn

Horizon Rentals also has locations in Pacific City, Neskowin, Bend, Gleneden Beach, Lincoln Beach, Depoe Bay and Otter Rock

Inn at Wecoma

Lincoln City Inn

Looking Glass Inn maximum 2 per room; dog basket (I highly recommend this one)

Motel 6 friendly pets

O’dysius Hotel 1 pet per room; under 20lbs, 8 rooms

Oregon Beach House Rentals small to large dogs welcome; doggie treats

Overlook Motel no more than 2 dogs per room; 8 rooms

Palace Inn & Suites 2 dogs per room under 25lbs; 6 rooms

Sailor Jack’s Hidden Cove 2 pets per room; up to 25lbs

Salishan Resort

Sea Echo Motel 2 pets per room maximum; 35 rooms

Seagull Motel

West Coast Inn (no website) 2 rooms; less than 25lbs