by Chamber Comms | Oct 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Chemeketa Meets Student Needs During COVID-19 Excitement abounds each September as students and faculty fill the halls of Chemeketa Community College’s seven campuses and centers, signifying the start of a new academic year. But with students learning from the comfort...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Eugene, OR — OCCU Foundation (OCCUF), the philanthropic arm of Oregon CommunityCredit Union (OCCU), is donating $100,000 to aid wildfire recovery efforts across the state.On Sept. 9, OCCUF launched its Fire Relief Fund to provide support to nonprofits caring...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Salem, OR – [10/15/2020] – Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties announces Robbin Kerner as the new Chief Development Officer. “Robbin comes to us with a wealth of experience and expertise as well as a deep passion for our community,” said Sue...
by Salem Chamber | Oct 15, 2020 | Chamber Blog
By Jacob Espinoza I was stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire. My truck’s rim bent out of shape. It was cold outside. It was raining. I didn’t have a jacket. I should have paid attention. The dash on my Tundra even has a little light to alert me when there’s...
by Salem Chamber | Oct 14, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog, Update, What's Happening in Salem
Released each October, Salem’s annual City Councilor Policy Agenda Progress Report is the key navigation tool for City staff and community residents regarding progress on Council-identified priorities. Key topics include homeless challenges, affordable housing...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 12, 2020 | Press Release, Public Policy blog
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced the appointment of Matthew Garrett as Wildfire Recovery Director, effective immediately. In this role, Garrett will serve as principal advisor to the Governor on recovery issues related to the 2020 wildfire season,...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 12, 2020 | Chamber Blog
If you want to get things done on a political level, knowing how to connect with your elected official is imperative. You have to make your case directly to the people at or near the top. But what is the best way to do that? Most people who want to reach out to their...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cherriots is now the state’s cleanest public transit fleet now that it is using renewable natural gas (RNG). Cherriots, also known as Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD), contracted with the fuel provider U.S. Gain and has been using RNG in its fleet since...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 9, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Marketing
By Zachary S. Sielicky Have a great idea for a business? Wondering how to test out your product – without risking everything? If so, you might want to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) – a “version of a new product which allows a (development)...
by Salem Chamber | Oct 8, 2020 | Business Spotlight, Chamber Blog
Housed on the corner of Court and High Street, while being illuminated by the presence of vibrant colors and filled with the scent of fresh flowers, Olson Florist is no stranger to sweetness. That fact is made even clearer when one speaks with its Co-owner Maria...
