by Chamber Comms | Feb 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On February 2, a group of Salem Chamber members and business owners gathered at Salem City Hall to meet and hear directly from our new City Councilors and Salem City Manager Keith Stahley. We were also joined by Councilor Jose Gonzalez. Click above to watch a...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 31, 2023 Salem, OR—Today, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her budget recommendations for the 2023-25 biennium, titled “Mission Focused” because of its focus on three top priorities: building more housing and reducing homelessness; improving access...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced three new staff members who are joining her Communications Team:Elisabeth Shepard joins the administration as the Governor’s new Press Secretary. Shepard brings nearly a decade of...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Chamber members are invited to our Public Policy Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 2 at the Salem City Council Chamber. Attendees will get to meet all four new City Councilors and hear from the new Salem City Manager, Keith Stahley. WHAT: Salem Chamber...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 30, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
In the past week, we didn’t see any legislation of note being considered that would have significant impacts on businesses. However, we are expecting an increase in activity from both lawmakers and the governor’s office very soon. Most notably, Governor Tina...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 26, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced details of her urgent request to state lawmakers to invest $130 million toward reducing the number of unsheltered Oregonians in 2023. Currently, there are approximately 18,000 Oregonians...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog
On January 20, 2023 the Oregon agricultural and business communities gathered for the Salem Chamber’s annual SAIF Agri-Business Banquet presented by KeyBank. Watch the recording of the event above. The evening included a plated dinner, a speech by PGE Smart Grid...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The 160-day 2023 Legislative Session is now underway, and with 22 new members of the Oregon House, a new Governor and 1,800 bills having already been introduced, we’ll have a lot to track and pay attention to in the coming months. See below for a few notes and...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The Oregon Business Development Department is partnering with the CCD Business Development Corporation to offer $3 million in Statewide Small Business & Microenterprise Grant Assistance. This program is funded with federal grant funds from the Oregon Community...
by | Jan 18, 2023 | Member News, Press Release
Chris Knackstedt has been named Oregon State Credit Union’s newest CFS* Financial Advisor. Knackstedt holds general security trading, investment advisory, and Life/Health licenses. He is an Oregon State University graduate with a degree in economics. “I am excited for...