small business

Help Available As You Prepare Your Taxes
Help Available As You Prepare Your Taxes
Help Available As You Prepare Your Taxes
Tax season is officially here.  The IRS and state departments of revenue started processing tax returns last week.  Robin Maxey, with the Oregon Department of Revenue said it's best to file electronically.   “More Than 90% of taxpayers file their return electronically.  It creates a more accurate r...
NIFA Invests Over $2.3M for Small Business Innovation Research
NIFA Invests Over $2.3M for Small Business Innovation Research
NIFA Invests Over $2.3M for Small Business Innovation Research
Last week, the Department of Agriculture announced a $2.3 million investment as part of the USDA Small Business Innovation Research Program. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently awarded eight grants totaling $812,900 to small businesses to improve plant production and protection. Add ...
OFB Asking Farmers To Voice Support For House Bill 2334
OFB Asking Farmers To Voice Support For House Bill 2334
OFB Asking Farmers To Voice Support For House Bill 2334
The Oregon Farm Bureau is asking the Ag community to vocalize their support of House Bill 2334, which is scheduled to have a hearing Thursday. Samantha Bayer, Policy Council with the Oregon Farm Bureau, said HB 2334 focuses on reinforcing the original goal of the Small Business Impacts and Analysis, originally passed in 2005 ...
Schmick Floats Legislation To Retain Rural EMT Crews
Schmick Floats Legislation To Retain Rural EMT Crews
Schmick Floats Legislation To Retain Rural EMT Crews
It’s a struggle many rural portions of Washington face; manning their volunteer EMT staff to ensure when an emergency happens help is on the way.  Colfax representative Joe Schmick has proposed legislation he thinks will make serving as an EMT more attractive.  House Bi...
Equity Minute: The Value Of A Buy/Sell Agreement
Equity Minute: The Value Of A Buy/Sell Agreement
Equity Minute: The Value Of A Buy/Sell Agreement
Jake Carpenter with Equilus Financial Group talks about the importance of having a buy/sell agreement to ensure you farm operation or small business continues following a death.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...
BBB: Farmers Need to Watch for Small Business Scams
BBB: Farmers Need to Watch for Small Business Scams
BBB: Farmers Need to Watch for Small Business Scams
The Better Business Bureau is remnding farmers and growers across the Inland Northwest to watch for scams typically targeted for small businesses.  The BBB’s Kristen Davis says small operators have a lot on their plate, and scammers try to take advantage of that with fast talking pitches.  She said...