by Chamber Comms | Sep 18, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On Monday, September 11, 2023, the 2023-2024 Forum Speaker Series season began with a welcome to and presentation from new Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda. In her first full address to the larger Salem business community, Superintendent...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On September 7, 2023, attendees of our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting heard from Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Senior Economist Josh Lehner about the state’s most recent Economic and Revenue Forecast. The meeting also included both sides of the...
by Lena Prine | Sep 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Last week (August 30) the Office of Economic Analysis released their quarterly economic and revenue forecast. State economists frequently remind us that there is still a significant amount of uncertainty to this forecast, but the overall projection is a soft landing...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 5, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
New Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda talks about what she is excited to share at our upcoming 2023-2024 Forum Speaker Series kick-off luncheon on Monday, September 11! We invite you to join her and your fellow Chamber and business community...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 31, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
Our 2023-2024 Forum Speaker Series season kicks off on Monday, September 11, as we hear from Andrea Castañeda, Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ new superintendent. During the first luncheon of the season, the engaging Castañeda will share her story, passion for...
by Lena Prine | Aug 29, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During last night’s (August 28) Salem City Council meeting a motion was put forth by Councilor Julie Hoy (Ward 6) to repeal the Safe Salem Payroll Tax ordinance. A discussion followed the motion in which a ‘citizen trust deficit’ was identified in...
by Lena Prine | Aug 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
SUMMARY CEOs agree that workplace culture is their most powerful asset, yet it ranks low on their list of priorities. According to research, a great culture affects reputation, hiring and employee retention. Mark Miller suggests leaders start by making space for hopes...
by Lena Prine | Aug 15, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Release, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE August 14, 2023Contact: Ben Morris, 971-209-5521, ben.morris@sos.oregon.gov Oregon Elections Division Announces CLEAR, a new Initiative to Increase Compliance with Campaign Finance Laws Salem, OR — The Oregon Elections Division...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Aided by Salem Chamber members, concerned residents, and Salem employers and employees, the effort led by Oregon Business & Industry to refer Salem’s Employee-Paid Payroll Tax to Salem voters has generated nearly 13,000 petition signatures — more than three...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On August 3, 2023, business leaders and Chamber members heard from Chemeketa Community College representatives about a potential upcoming bond proposal at our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting. The meeting also included an update from Oregon Business &...
