B Corporation legislation pushed in Oregon

Portland Business Journal:

An effort is on to get a hearing for legislation supporting the legal formation of Benefit Corporations in Oregon during the Legislature's short session, which begins Wednesday.

As Sustainable Business Oregon reports, the legislation would provide a legal framework for companies to register as a company dedicated to providing a public benefit. The designation would be available as an option alongside C Corporation or S Corporation.

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