“Better wages make for a more satisfied, more motivated, and overall more productive employees. We have consistently found that better wages both attracts and retains superior employees.”
— Mark Kellenbeck, Co-owner, BrainJoy, Medford & Co-Chair of The Main Street Alliance of Oregon
“Investing in our employees is the smartest investment in our business we can make—my business success relies on my employees. Paying a living wage sends a message of mutual respect—this raises moral and increases productivity and retention.”
— Deborah Field, Co-owner, Paperjam Press, Portland & Executive Team Member of The Main Street Alliance of Oregon
“I want to raise my family in an Oregon that supports investment in our communities, economy-boosting jobs, and creates opportunities for all Oregonians to succeed. We all do better when we all do better. That’s why we need to raise the Oregon minimum wage.”
— Sabrina Parsons, Owner, Palo Alto Software, Eugene & Executive Team Member of The Main Street Alliance of Oregon
