"Associated Oregon Industries is the Oregon business leader in shaping public policies. It achieves consensus on and provides effective leadership for the business agenda in the Legislature, with state agencies and the public. AOI is committed to strengthening and promoting the free enterprise system in Oregon and contributes to the economic health of the state by providing research, education, services and resources to Oregon businesses." Associated Oregon Industries merged with Oregon Business Association to form Oregon Business & Industry July 1, 2017.