by Chamber Comms | Mar 31, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Salem’s big night, the 72nd Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet, is just eight days away! We can’t wait to see you and your guests at our premier annual event, where we’ll enjoy a night of entertainment while recognizing six outstanding servant...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 30, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed a panel of health experts to discuss the increase and prevalence of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl in our community. Click above to watch the presentation. The panel enlightened our audience about some...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Chamber Engagement Pays Off Recent advocacy updates have highlighted a concerning bill we’ve been tracking, HB 2713. This bill would have permitted cities and counties, whether home rule or not, to prohibit or limit the use of fossil fuels in new buildings...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Last week (March 22, 2023), Salem Mayor Chris Hoy delivered his first State of the City address since taking office at the Salem Convention Center. The event, which was hosted by the Salem Chamber in partnership with the City of Salem, Salem City Club, and the Rotary...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 24, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Retired non-profit leader, city volunteer, 2022 Salem mayoral candidate, and all-around Salem champion Chane Griggs will be named Salem’s First Citizen for 2023 at the First Citizen Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 8. Last week, we surprised Chane at Santiam...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 24, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Another Deadline Looms With the first official scheduling deadline behind us, all eyes are forward. As of last Friday, the 2023 legislature crossed the first major deadline — if a bill was not scheduled for a work session by Friday night, that bill is no longer...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 23, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Former Oregon senator and 55th president of the Oregon Senate Peter Courtney will receive the Legacy of Leadership Award at the First Citizen Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 8. Last week, we surprised the former senator with the help of friend Dick Withnell at the...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 22, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Capital Fútbol Club Executive Director Collin Box will receive a 2023 Outstanding Young Professional award at the First Citizen Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 8. On Monday (March 20), we were joined by Collin’s family and friends to surprise him at his office...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 22, 2023 | Chamber Blog
YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties Board Member and Salem Leadership Foundation Board President Josh Kay will receive one of the two 2023 Outstanding Young Professional awards at the First Citizen Banquet on Saturday, April 8. Last week, we surprised Josh during the...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 21, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Non-profit leader and education, community, and BIPOC advocate Oni Marchbanks will receive a Distinguished Service Award at the First Citizen Banquet on Saturday, April 8. On Monday (March 20), we surprised Oni at Broadway Commons with the news of her award. Join us...
