A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Howard, President of Chemeketa Community CollegeChemeketa Community College President Dr. Jessica Howard joins the podcast to share a little about her history in academia, and the important role community colleges play in workforce...
A Conversation with Larry Jackson, Owner of Jackson’s Body ShopAs Jackson’s Body Shop celebrates its 65th year of doing business in Salem, CEO Tom Hoffert sat down for a conversation with Owner Larry Jackson. This generational business has remained committed to...
A Conversation with Tim Davis, Founder and CEO of Valor Mentoring and Owner of The RECTim Davis’ easy demeanor, unrelenting vision, and tendency as a “raging extrovert” make for a most enjoyable podcast conversation. He shares how his childhood experiences and the key...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
