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...
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...
