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 &...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Release, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 Media Contact:Contact: Ben Morris, ben.morris@sos.oregon.gov, 971-209-5521 Legislators Disqualified Under Measure 113 Will Not Be Allowed to File to Run in 2024 Salem, OR – Today, Secretary of State LaVonne...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 3, 2023 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
As the parent company of a family of independent firms connected by common values, Neighborly Ventures has been providing exceptional property management, development, and construction services in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho since 2019. With several new and...
by | Aug 1, 2023 | Event, Member News
Are you willing to be a table captain for our September Luncheon? We provide a free lunch to you and your entire table. You just need to bring nine co-workers, friends, or family members to join you and learn about the way Liberty House is caring for children in our...
by | Aug 1, 2023 | Event, Member News
SMI Real Estate & Property Management is the Presenting Sponsor for KeizerFest and we would like to invite you to the KeizerFEST Willamette Valley Greeters on Friday August 11th, 2023 from 8:30-10am. The morning includes a complimentary breakfast served up by...
by Lena Prine | Aug 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On July 10, Salem City Council voted to adopt an employee-paid payroll tax. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has long supported sending this tax to a vote of the Salem electorate. Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) filed a petition to refer the ordinance to the...
by Lena Prine | Jul 18, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During the July 10 City Council meeting, members voted to adopt an employee-paid payroll tax. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has long supported sending this tax to a vote of the Salem electorate. However, that motion failed during the City Council meeting. More...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 13, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At a press conference earlier this morning (July 13) the City of Salem — joined by community partners at Travel Salem, Fly Salem, and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce — announced that Salem Municipal Airport will begin commercial service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles...
