Get Involved With the Chamber!
Your Connections. Your Community. Your Chamber.
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is more than a network of businesses. It’s a community of people building relationships, sharing ideas, developing leaders, and working together to make Salem a great place to live, work, and do business.
Not sure where to start? Explore the opportunities below and find what fits you best! Explore our Events Calendar here.
Connect & Build Relationships
Meaningful relationships are at the heart of the Salem Chamber. From casual conversations to structured networking opportunities, our programs help you connect with the people who make Salem’s business community thrive.
- Greeters
Start your Friday morning connecting with fellow business professionals at our weekly networking event, hosted by local Chamber members. Learn More About Greeters. - Chamber Business Women (CBW)
Build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow personally and professionally alongside women in Salem’s business community through monthly gatherings and special events. Explore Chamber Business Women. - Salem Emerging Leaders (SEL)
Designed for professionals 40 and younger, SEL offers social connections, leadership conversations, and opportunities to engage with local business and community leaders. Discover Salem Emerging Leaders. - Leadership Salem
Develop leadership skills, build lasting relationships, and explore the organizations, industries, and issues shaping our region through an immersive community leadership experience. Learn how to become part of Leadership Salem. - Forum Speaker Series
Stay informed and inspired through monthly luncheons featuring influential voices and conversations on topics impacting our business community. Learn more about our next Forum Speaker Series. - Salem Chamber Ambassador Program
Take your involvement to the next level by welcoming new members, strengthening connections, and serving as a representative of the Salem Chamber. Explore Ambassador Opportunities. - Business Advocacy
Stay informed about local and state policy issues, participate in advocacy conversations, and help ensure the voice of business is heard by decision-makers. Explore Business Advocacy. - Education & Workforce Development
Connect with local students, share your professional experience, and support efforts to prepare the next generation of Salem’s workforce. Click here to learn more about Education & Workforce Development. - McLaran Leadership Foundation
Support the development of current and future community leaders through programs that encourage leadership, mentorship, and community engagement. Explore the McLaran Foundation. - Celebrate & Engage: Some of the best connections happen when our community comes together to celebrate its people and accomplishments. Throughout the year, the Salem Chamber hosts signature events, awards celebrations, ribbon cuttings, and community gatherings that bring businesses and leaders together. Whether you’re attending, volunteering, sponsoring, or celebrating another business’s success, there are countless opportunities to be part of something bigger. Explore Chamber Events.
Ready to Get Involved?
You don’t have to do everything to make the most of your Chamber membership. Start with one event, one introduction, or one program that interests you. The relationships you build along the way can open doors you never expected.
