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Forum Speaker Series: “Salem Mayor & City Council Candidates Panel”

WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2024, 11:30am – 1:00pm
WHERE: Salem Convention Center

MAYORAL CANDIDATES: Chris Hoy (incumbent), Clifford Eiffler-Rodriguez, and Julie Hoy (current Salem City Councilor)

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES: Celine Coleman (Ward 1) and Virginia Stapleton (Ward 1, incumbent); Shane Matthews (Ward 3) and Nathan Soltz (Ward 3); Hamadi Jackson (Ward 5), Dr. Irvin M. Brown (Ward 5) and Michael Hoselton (Ward 5); and Vanessa Nordyke (Ward 7, incumbent, currently running unopposed)

In April, our Forum Speaker Series welcomes a panel of candidates running for Salem Mayor and City Council seats in Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7. Join us to hear from these candidates, learn about their positions on the key issues impacting our community, and hear their visions for Salem and business in our city as we prepare to vote on the next group of representatives for Salem in May 2024.

 

2023-2024 Forum Speaker Series Schedule:

 

Monday, September 11, 2023 – Superintendent Andrea Castaneda, Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Monday, October 16, 2023 – The Cannery Project on Historic Front Street, featuring developer Trent Michels & real estate broker Jordan Truitt

Monday, November 13, 2023 – A Path to Healthy Forests in Oregon

Monday, December 11, 2023 – Emerging Leaders Panel: How to Maximize the Effectiveness of Our Emerging Leaders Workforce

Monday, January 8, 2024 – The State of Business in Oregon & The Year Ahead with Governor Tina Kotek

Monday, February 12, 2024 – Representing Oregon on Capitol Hill: Andrea Salinas Shares Insights and Perspective

Monday, March 4, 2024 – National Trends Impacting Healthcare in Salem with Dr. John Combes

Monday, April 8, 2024 – Salem Mayor & City Council Candidates Panel

Monday, May 13, 2024 – David Hugo Anderson, CEO of Northwest Natural

Monday, June 10, 2024, 11:30am – 1:30pm – Business of the Year Awards & Leadership Salem Graduation

All Forum Luncheons begin at 11:30am

 

 

Watch Our Most Recent Forum Speaker Series Event Here:

On March 4, 2024, the Salem business community heard about national healthcare trends and our local system at Salem Health from healthcare expert Dr. John Combes, the Chief Communications and Public Policy Officer for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Dr. Combes presented fascinating information and statistics regarding the national trend toward hospital system consolidation and how Salem Health is moving in a different direction by working to build a more community-based and integrated system to serve our local population. As Salem Health’s Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Combes also helped shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our local healthcare systems, along with the immense challenges we still face.

We’d like to thank Dr. Combes for traveling to Salem to share his expertise with our community.

We’d also like to thank the Salem Convention Center for providing the venue and meal, and Allied Video Productions and Capital Community Media for their help with producing this event.

Finally, a huge thanks goes to Salem Health for serving as this month’s Forum Sponsor and to Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions for being our Presenting Sponsor for the entire 2023-2024 Forum Speaker Series season.

 

About the Series

Hear from business and community leaders who inform and inspire, and network with key decision-makers within our community at the Forum Speaker Series luncheons. Featured speakers cover a wide variety of topics designed to build awareness, foster understanding, and spark conversation in the community. The nine-month series runs from September through June.

The Forum Speaker Series’ purpose is to deliver content, at times through controversial speakers, intended to spark conversation in Salem. The inclusion of these speakers does not imply Chamber endorsement or recommendation of any person, political party, idea, or previous action by these individuals.

The views and opinions expressed in any Forum event do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The Salem Chamber serves as a host for relevant conversations in town and in the state, and you can be part of these conversations by attending the Forum Speaker Series.

For sponsorship information or questions please contact events@salemchamber.org.

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