by Chamber Comms | Mar 21, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Entrepreneur, business owner, and consultant Jim Vu will receive a Distinguished Service Award at the First Citizen Banquet on Saturday, April 8. Last week, we surprised Jim at Isaac’s Downtown with the news of his award. Join us at the First Citizen Awards...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 16, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Interested in helping propel Salem and our business community forward? We invite you to apply to join the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a dynamic and diverse group of 25 volunteer leaders who care deeply about Salem and our business community....
by Chamber Comms | Mar 13, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Time is Essential We lost an hour over the weekend and the clock is a real consideration as we approach the first major legislative deadline. All bills in policy committees need to be scheduled for a work session by this Friday, March 17 to remain alive. Bill reading...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 13, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On Monday, March 20, we are hosting a panel of local health experts to discuss the rapid influx of the deadly opioid fentanyl and how the drug is adversely impacting young people, communities, and commerce throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. Join us as we tackle how...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog
During its meeting on March 7, 2023, the Salem-Keizer School Board finalized the contract for the next Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Superintendent, Andrea Castañeda. She will assume duties as the district’s superintendent on July 1, 2023. Here’s what...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The 2023 Legislative Session is now at peak intensity. With over 3,000 bills in play, committees are considering a full slate of policy while on a tight timeline. For a bill to be heard in committee by the first chamber deadline (April 4), it must be posted on an...
by | Mar 4, 2023 | Event, Member News
Please join us for the 2023 Corban University Scholarship Dinner! Come hear stories of impact and transformation as Corban students share their experiences. Learn more about your local Christian liberal arts University including our programs of excellence and shared...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On March 2, the Salem Chamber hosted a panel of local leaders and experts to discuss three key and timely issues with our membership. TOPICS: 2023 Legislative Session Update – featuring Salem Chamber lobbyist Nicole Palmateer Hazelbaker (Bravio Communications)...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The February revenue forecast was released last week. The forecast brought good news to lawmakers and budget writers, as it showed more revenue for the upcoming 2023-25 biennium than was previously anticipated. The Governor’s recently-released budget was based on the...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 22, 2023 | Member News, Press Release
Salem, OR — Garten Services, Inc., a local 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Pamela Best has retired effective January 31, 2023. As part of Garten’s succession plan, Best has been training new CFO Ashley Wilson...
