On October 5, 2023, attendees of our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting heard from a Public Safety Panel featuring representatives from local law enforcement agencies about the key issues affecting their respective agencies and community safety. The meeting...
Avelo is the first commercial airline serving SLE in nearly 15 years Very low, one-way fares start at $44 PORTLAND and SALEM, Ore.; Oct. 5, 2023 – Avelo Airlines begins exclusive nonstop service this week from the greater Portland / Salem region to Las Vegas and Los...
A Conversation with Ryan Tribbett, President of Pac/West Lobby GroupWith a deep passion for politics and people, Pac/West Lobby Group President Ryan Tribbett and his team are committed to being a solutions company that helps communities thrive. As experts in their...
New leaders must be willing to learn, develop communication skills, and adjust relationships. Transparent information sharing establishes trust and repeats important messages. Listening is a key communication skill and should be prioritized. Treat everyone equally and...
On Oct. 1, Maps Community Foundation began accepting applications for its 2023 Teacher Grants. This year, Maps plans to award $30,000 in grants to K-12 school teachers in Marion and Polk counties. Grants may be used for classroom or school-wide projects, technology...
The Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance for Marion and Polk Counties welcomes Elaine Lozier as their first Executive Director. Having previously used contractor and volunteer support, the hiring of a full-time employee marks a significant milestone in the local...
Last week, the Oregon Legislature convened for Legislative Committee Days, Leg Days for short. Over three days, interim committees met and heard a wide variety of topics. Often this is a precursor to what may be considered during the upcoming Legislative Session in...
NEWS RELEASESeptember 27, 2023 CONTACTAnca Matica, Press Secretary to Governor KotekAnca.Matica@Oregon.Gov Nathan Buehler, Business Oregon Communications and Research Manager Nathan.Buehler@Biz.Oregon.Gov Oregon to Receive $157 Million for Broadband Infrastructure...
Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) this week published the annual maximum rent increase allowed by statute for calendar year 2024. The DAS Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) has calculated the maximum percentage as 10.0%. Following the...
With only five days until the end of the fiscal year and no clear path forward on funding the government beyond Sunday, it is likely that a government shutdown is imminent. The United States Chamber of Commerce is working to impress upon lawmakers the economic damage...
