by Chamber Comms | Feb 18, 2021 | Chamber Blog
By: Zachary S. Sielicky With 2020 in the rearview mirror, it is time to reflect on the events and lessons the year has had for all of us. Of course, it is likely that you have some desire to forget rather than reflect. Tempting as that may be, the end of 2020 did not...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus
A partir del lunes, las personas de 75 años y mayores serán elegibles para recibir su vacunación. Salem Health se complace en compartir que hemos recibido 3,900 primeras dosis de Pfizer que se administrarán en nuestro sitio de distribución en el recinto ferial de...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus
Next week seniors 75 years old and older will be eligible to get their vaccination. Salem Health is pleased to share that we’ve received 3,900 Pfizer first doses to be administered at our Salem Fairgrounds distribution site. Starting today, Friday, February 12 at 3 pm...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 11, 2021 | Chamber Blog
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, it is essential to highlight those whose years of service in commerce, and the community, have not gone unnoticed. Gregg Peterson, local philanthropist and head chef at the Kroc Center, is a man who needs no...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 11, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
What is Happening The Oregon legislative session continues at a slow pace with the House and Senate only convening once a week for floor sessions – the House on Tuesdays and Senate on Thursdays. Policy committees, however, have been busy with numerous hearings on...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 10, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Resumption of outdoor contact school sports, with protocols in place, to be allowed in schools that have returned to classrooms for at least limited in-person instruction Governor issues challenge to parents and coaches: “If our school gyms, fields, and weight rooms...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 10, 2021 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
With a modern interior, exciting menu offerings, and the only rooftop restaurant seating in Salem, Basil & Board was the pizzeria and wine café that many Salem patrons had been waiting for when it opened in 2018. Co-owner Conrad Venti, who also co-owns...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 9, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Press Release
Investment will enable this rural community of 202 people to begin rebuilding its water infrastructure PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is investing $1 million to restore potable water to the rural town of...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 9, 2021 | Forum Speaker Series
Dr. Jessica Howard, Dr. Stephen Thorsett, and Dr. Sheldon Nord discuss the current, and future, state of Salem’s higher education...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 5, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Press Release
News Release from City of SalemPosted on FlashAlert: February 5th, 2021 10:00 AM Salem, Ore. After opening February 1, 2021, the temporary homeless shelter located at the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is at capacity. This includes 100 guests sleeping in...
