Oregon Small Business Ombudsman: Office of Small Business Assistance

Join us to learn about the Office of Small Business Assistance, and how they help entrepreneurs stay in touch with the government and encourage collaboration between state agencies and the small business community. Also get a sneak preview of the upcoming Corporate Transparency Act which goes into effect January 1, 2024.

About our Presenter: 

Trevor Leahy is the Secretary of State’s Small Business Ombudsman. He has 14 years of state service in Oregon with the Office of Small Business Assistance and the Employment Department. Since 2014, he has been working with businesses on understanding compliance, identifying resources, and navigating the requirements for doing business in Oregon successfully. Trevor now manages the office of Small Business Assistance, where he and the rest of the team provide help to businesses with questions, concerns, or problems with state and local government agencies. Trevor thrives on representing the government as approachable and human, eagerly helping entrepreneurs find answers to their questions and making positive connections.