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OBA Well Represented on 2008 Power List

OBA President and active members make Top 50 on the Politicker Oregon 2008 Power List.

It should come as no surprise that OBA and its member compaines are well represented on the list of influential polictical insiders.

#17 Ryan Deckert - President, Oregon Business Association - "A powerful player in the Oregon State Senate, the former legislator is now the one being courted by candidates from all ends of the political spectrum."

#20 Len Bergstein - OBA Board Member, President, Northwest Strategies - "Bergstein regularly provides political commentary on KGW when election night rolls around. His impressive client list keeps him busy both on and off the election season."

#41 Peter Bragdon - OBA PAC Board Member, Vice President/General Counsel, Columbia Sportswear - "Former chief of staff to the governor, Bragdon is now the gatekeeper to Columbia Sportswear's CEO Tim Boyle. Bragdon is also key to any campaign finance committee."

Other individuals on the list who represent OBA member companies include: #6 Bob Stoll of Stoll Stoll Berne Lokting & Shlachter, #9 Dan Lavey of Gallatin Public Affairs, #19 Phil Knight founder of Nike, #22 Kristen Leonard & Keven Neely co-owners of C&E Systems, #25 Michael Simon attorney with Perkins Coie, #28 Junki Yoshida of Yoshida Foods International, #31 Dave Barrows of Dave Barrows & Associates, #32 Gary Conkling of Conkling Fiskum & McCormick Inc., #37 Paul Romain of The Romain Group, #43 Alan Tresidder of The Tresidder Company, #44 Debi Coleman managing partner of SmartForest Ventures, #49 John DiLorenzo attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine.

"The POLITICKEROR.COM POWER LIST 2008 identifies Oregon’s 50 most politically influential personalities. In developing our list, we eliminated anyone who currently holds elected office, as well as the Judiciary. We also eliminated the living former Governors and United States Senators: we believe that all former statewide officeholders remain highly influential and well respected. This is an Insiders List. We looked at policy makers, party leaders, fundraisers, lobbyists, labor unions, businesses, and associations and have assembled the ultimate list of Oregonians with clout, with an impact on politics and government in the Beaver State."

Click here to see the complete Top 50 List.

OBA Craft Brewers Celebrate 21st Annual Oregon Brewers Festival

Craft brewers from across the state and across the nation are in Portland today kicking off one of the most popular events of the summer. The 2008 Oregon Brewers Festival will take place from Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27. Participating breweries include OBA members Cascade Brewing Company, Deshutes Brewery and Rogue Ales, with additional support provided by distributors Mt. Hood Beverage and General Distributors, Inc.

The Oregon Brewers Festival is a true reflection on the immense popularity of American craft brewing, and the fact that the festival continues to draw vast crowds 21 years after its inception is a strong testament to the public's loyalty toward craft brews. More than 60,000 people will flock to Tom McCall Waterfront Park to celebrate the 21st annual event, generating an economic impact of approximately $1.5 million for the city of Portland.

The purpose of the Oregon Brewers Festival has always been to provide an opportunity to sample and learn about craft beer. The number of breweries participating has more than quadrupled from that first year, now with 73 craft breweries from across the county showcasing a score of beer styles ranging from Amber to Wit.

For more information about this year's Oregon Brewers Festival visit the event website at www.oregonbrewfest.com.