Endorse the mission statement below to join the Tobacco Free Works coalition
Mission statement
We are business leaders dedicated to reducing youth tobacco use in order to promote healthy communities where businesses succeed.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. It claims 480,000 lives each year. It’s also bad for business–smoking costs the U.S. more than $600 billion every year due to lost productivity and healthcare spending.
Nearly 9 out of 10 adult smokers start smoking at or before they turn 18 years old. That's why efforts to limit the access and appeal of tobacco products to young people are key to ensuring we have a healthy workforce for the future with better productivity and lower healthcare costs for employers.
Most kids who use tobacco started with a flavored product, and young people often say that they use the products because they come in flavors they like. That’s especially clear with e-cigarettes, but it’s also the case for menthol cigarettes, and other tobacco products that come in flavors like peppermint mocha or cherry crush.
We support ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Doing so will help prevent young people from turning into life-long tobacco users. That’s a win for our communities and the businesses that are such an integral part of them.
Endorsed by,
Angela Stone-Sunriver Sports Group
John Vernon Peterson-Mac Music Academy
Tanja Rodgers-Donner Flower Shop
Alyssa Gomez-Sweet Springs Family Farm
Jeff Labhart-Bonta Natural Artisan Gelato
Eric Delattre-161 Design Ltd
Mark Schwartz-Kylex & Associates, Inc.
Dawn Hudnell-Coastal Kids, LLC
Rhonda Fry-Oceana Natural Food Cooperative
Michael Mros-The Phoenix Auto Repair
Thom Miller-Thom Miller Real Estate LLC
Renee Miller-Restore Hyper Wellness
Simon Wolsey-Jolly Goods
Michelle McGlone-Lucy's Burger Bar
Jessica Baker-Munkabeans
Dan Murray-Bear Cave Brewing
Erica Dahl-Savvy on Pearl
Lauren Kennedy-Burton Snowboards
Hope Scalani-Farfel's Farm & Rescue
Anne M. Howry-Trident Bookstore and Cafe
Trish Van Wagenen-
Highlands Academy
Claire Gordon-Neff-Front Range Show Stables
Judy Simon-Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
Chris Herring-VISCO, Inc.
Katerina Rothman-Beflax Linen
Darby Valley- Cottage Grove Community Acupuncture
Dylan Lawrence-Howliday Inn Doggie Daycare & Hotel
Russell McClanan-South Beach Surf Shop
Rob Sheely-Mill City Sound
Joe Schlottman-NorthStar Lacrosse and Pickleball
Julie Humble-Health Source Chiropractic
David Law-SoccerChili.com
Amy Brace-Amy's Cupcake Shoppe
Patricia Campbell-Crestview Golf Club
Cody Garrison and Carla Janda-City Roots Dental
Valerie Holtz-Disc Golf Depot
Meg Portwood FNP-Coastal Health Practitioners
Becky Wyland-Bookloft
Barry Cox-Del Sol Wilderness Adventures
Eva Barnes-Sugar Time Bakery
John Cooley-Frame Design
Lexie Hallahan-NW Womens Surf Camps
Tina Lynn-Tina Lynn Cosmetology
Jan Guenther-Gear West Ski & Bike
Sydney Elliott-Kayak Tillamook County LLC
Diana Portwood-Bob's Beach Books
