by Chamber Comms | May 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Where do we go from here? While we wait to hear whom Governor Kotek will appoint to the Secretary of State, we also wait to see what bills will move this legislative session. The Senate hit a screeching halt last Wednesday with Republicans denying quorum and...
by Chamber Comms | May 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 4, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem on the city’s budget deficit and the ways in which the city is looking at adding revenue sources, including a potential Employee Paid Payroll Tax. Click above to watch...
by | May 4, 2023 | Member News, Press Release
Corvallis, OR – Oregon State Credit Union has named Kim Sather to be the credit union’s new executive vice president/chief information officer, announced Oregon State Credit Union President/CEO Rick Hein. As chief information officer, Sather will be responsible for...
by Chamber Comms | May 4, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
Former Oregon Senator Betsy Johnson played a unique and system-disrupting role in last year’s Gubernatorial race. Now, she is coming to Salem in a rare public appearance to share her story with us! Join us for a special Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on Monday,...
by Chamber Comms | May 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Tensions Rise The House will take up two bills this week — HB 2002 and HB 2005 — both dealing with hot-button social issues that will likely generate a lot of emotion and hard feelings among legislators. The House floor session is expected to be contentious enough...
by Chamber Comms | May 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog
The Spring 2023 Issue of the Salem Chamber’s 503. Magazine is out! Click here to read the latest edition online. Some highlights from this issue include: A feature about the Chamber’s recent investments in Business Advocacy during the 2023 Legislative...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
Join us at the Convention Center on Monday, May 8 as the Forum Speaker Series welcomes former Oregon Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Betsy Johnson to share the incredible stories from her political life, including from her system-disrupting run for Oregon governor...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 25, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Deadline Today Today (April 25, 2023) is the deadline for voter registration to participate in the May 2023 Primary Elections. You should update your registration if you move, change your name or mailing address, or want to select or change your party affiliation....
by Chamber Comms | Apr 24, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Meandering Along Though the legislative pace has again resumed a normal cadence, with policy committees once again scheduled, this session so far appears to pose few changes or challenges to general business operations. There are a few exceptions highlighted below,...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 22, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On April 28, the Salem Chamber, Keizer Chamber, and Salem City Club are jointly hosting a special forum event featuring five of the six candidates vying for three seats on the Salem-Keizer School Board. You are invited to join your fellow community members to attend...
