by Salem Chamber | Jan 15, 2021 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog, Marketing
Anton and Jessica Cobb showcase their delicious pastries. Anton and Jessica Cobb are Co-owners of Lively Station where, together, they foster new life at this local eatery. Located at the former site of Livesley Station, an iconic South Salem train depot named after...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 14, 2021 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
A strong back cannot cure a sore heart. While the former can utilize various therapies to increase its nimble character, the latter requires specific care; a practice in improving the soul of the patient. Dr. Andrew Isaksen, the Chamber Ambassador of the Quarter,...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Vaccination of Oregon seniors, educators to begin January 23, pending increased vaccine deliveries from federal government (Salem, OR) — Following today’s updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Kate Brown announced...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Updated risk levels take effect January 15 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 11, 2021 | Coronavirus
01/11/21 (Washington DC) As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 11, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Public Policy blog
As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 8, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
BREAKING NEWS: Forum Speaker Change “Following an inflammatory comment by U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-D5) on a Caucus Conference call this afternoon (Friday), the Salem Chamber has chosen to change our keynote speaker for Monday’s Forum Speaker Series...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 7, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was set to expire on December 31, 2020. This new bill provides employers with the opportunity to voluntarily extend the FFCRA into 2021. This means that employers are no longer required to provide Emergency Paid Sick...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 6, 2021 | Chamber Blog
“You got this!” she cheered, as if standing behind a bewildered stranger reaching for the top shelf. Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, Sarah Noelle has a personal mission to connect and positively affect those within her life and community. With the...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 6, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Marketing, Salem Eats Challenge
Wanting to support our local restaurants during these unique and challenging times? Take part in the Salem Eats Challenge, a new and fun way of giving back to local eateries who have given us so much by filling our bellies with a diverse array of tasty food....
