by Chamber Comms | Oct 19, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On October 4, 2022, candidates running to be Oregon’s next Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner joined us for another insightful and informative forum. BOLI Commissioner candidate Cheri Helt talked to Chamber members about her candidacy in person at the...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 6, 2022 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
Retired Portland Timbers star Nat Borchers has set his sights on a new goal off of the pitch: Developing Salem’s 45th Parallel building into a new hotspot for commerce in the Willamette Valley. Located on Hyacinth Street in northeast Salem, and in between the...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 5, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On September 29, 2022, US Congressional District 6 candidates Rep. Andrea Salinas (D) and Mike Erickson (R) joined us at the Salem Chamber to share how they would address the issues facing Oregon and the district, and how they would represent our business community in...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 29, 2022 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
With focuses on affordability and local engagement, Health Net presents an individualized approach to healthcare insurance for Oregonians and local employers. Almost all business owners want to provide quality healthcare coverage for their employees, but it’s...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 15, 2022 | Chamber Blog
The Autumn 2022 Issue of the Salem Chamber’s 503. Magazine is out! Click here to read the latest edition online. Some highlights from this issue include: A feature/editorial about how to engage and activate on important local issues (Pg. 18-24) A column by Salem...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 9, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On September 8, 2022, candidates running for seats in the Oregon Legislature joined us at the Salem Chamber for a forum debate to share their backgrounds, their views on issues, and their platforms with Salem Chamber members. It was a rare opportunity for members of...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 24, 2022 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
How an innocent, inanimate round object helped Becka Brisbin pave the way toward a business and a better life. Located on a particularly active section of Commercial Street close to downtown Salem, Becka Brisbin’s shop is truly a den of imagination. When you step into...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On August 4, 2022, the Salem Chamber hosted a panel of City of Salem officials, the Fire Chief, Mayor-Elect, and Salem City Councilors to discuss the details regarding the $300 million Salem Community Improvement Bond, which will be on the ballot for voters to...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 5, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Download PDF version here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2022 SALEM, OR. — The City of Salem was awarded $850,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) to initiate regional commercial air service...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 4, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On July 26, 2022, the Salem Chamber hosted a special Public Policy Forum on Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law (going into effect in January 2023) and how it will impact Salem-area businesses. We were joined by guest experts from the employee benefits...
