Organization Summary Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) works to strengthen Oregon's economy to achieve a healthy, prosperous, and competitive Oregon for the benefit of present and future generations. OBI realizes this mission through advocacy, education, research and political action. Much of OBI’s work is focused on state government, but it can extend to federal or local issues if an issue is of statewide precedent or concern. OBI is Oregon’s statewide chamber of commerce as well as Oregon’s affiliate for both the National Association of Manufacturers and the National Retail Federation. OBI represents companies of all sizes, from all counties in the state and in a wide variety of industries. Together, OBI’s member companies employ more than 250,000