by Chamber Comms | Apr 21, 2023 | Chamber Blog
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, more than 500 members of the Salem community joined together in celebration of servant leadership at the Salem Convention Center for the 72nd Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet. SEE PHOTO GALLERY HERE The sold-out event recognized and...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Tensions Rise Last week was a contentious yet slow week in the Capitol building. All committees except for Ways & Means and the Joint Committee on Tax Expenditures were shut down as both chambers spent almost the entirety of their days on the floor for arduous...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed three-time Super Bowl champion punter Ryan Allen, who told the incredible story of his journey to the NFL, from his beginnings as a youth soccer and football player in Salem. Click above to watch the...
by | Apr 19, 2023 | Member News, Press Release
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde member will be the first woman named to the role in the casino’s 27-year history. GRAND RONDE, Ore. (March 17, 2023) – The Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc (SMGI) Board of Directors named Camille Mercier its next CEO. Mercier begins...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 13, 2023 | Chamber Blog
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, more than 500 members of the Salem community joined together in celebration of servant leadership at the Salem Convention Center for the 72nd Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet. The sold-out event recognized and honored six deserving...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 12, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Halfway Through The April 4 deadline has come and gone and the total bills in circulation are now closer to 1,500 (down from about 3,000). Many surviving bills were moved to Ways and Means Committees where things are beginning to pile up. Likely there will not be...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 12, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Effective April 3, 2023, Oregon OSHA implemented a temporary rule, which rescinds the COVID-19 Workplace Requirements for All Workplaces (OAR 437-001-0744) and Requirements for Employer-Provided Labor Housing (OAR 437-004-1115). This will remain in place until...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On April 6, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem about parking in downtown Salem. The presentation covered some of the history, past actions by Salem City Council, and current recommendations that would implement paid...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 5, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
What makes a champion? Join us for the Forum Speaker Series on April 10 as we hear from three-time NFL Super Bowl Champion and West Salem High School alum Ryan Allen on developing a winning mentality and his experience competing at the highest level of his sport. Ryan...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 4, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Deadline Day Today, April 4 is the “first chamber” deadline, which marks both the unofficial halfway point of the session and also a reprieve from the frantic activity of the past few weeks. By the end of today, all bills need to be passed out of their initial policy...
