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...
by | Jul 15, 2022 | Member News, Press Release
Oregon State Credit Union today announced the promotion of Audrey Bailey to director of community education. In her new position, she is responsible for bringing financial education to students and adults in communities throughout Oregon. Audrey will be a key player...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 24, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
As the temperatures rise this weekend to above 90 degrees in most places in Oregon, here is a reminder of OR OSHA’s Heat Rules that took effect on June 15th. Heat The OR OSHA heat rules are applicable to outdoor and indoor work activities when temperatures are equal...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 22, 2022 | Chamber Blog
Beginning on Friday, July 1, the next stage of minimum wage increases will take effect in Oregon. The minimum wage will increase to $13.50 in Salem, Eugene, and surrounding areas, while Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties will see an increase to $14.75 per...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 16, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Although public hearings on the project are now closed, Salem City Council is set to deliberate on “Our Salem” at its meeting on Monday, July 11 at 6pm. The meeting won’t allow verbal testimony, but members of the public can submit written comments...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 16, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Marketing, Press Room blog
The Summer 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 story about how our business community came together to support servant leadership at the 71st...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 14, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
In May, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) adopted administrative rules to protect employees from excessive heat and smoke. The heat rules include requirements to provide access to shade and water. They also require employers to provide...
by Chamber Comms | May 20, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
This update was originally distributed by Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) in its Captiol Connect Newsletter on Monday, May 16, 2022. Oregon OSHA adopted administrative rules last week to protect employees from excessive heat and smoke. The heat rules include...
by Chamber Comms | May 19, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog
From May 12-13, 2022, the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) held its annual Hiring Fair that engaged approximately 700 students and brought 55 employers and a dozen industry experts from across the Mid-Willamette Valley to host informational sessions,...
