by Chamber Comms | Dec 18, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
At our Forum Speaker Series luncheon on December 8, 2025, economist and Adjunct Professor of Economics (Portland State University) Dr. Eric Fruits presented on the current state of Oregon’s economy, the warning signs legislators need to pay attention to, and his...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 13, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
At our Forum Speaker Series luncheon on November 10, 2025, Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda delivered a presentation about the school district’s plan to improve reading and math assessment scores. During the presentation,...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 24, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On October 20, 2025, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed former Oregon Governor Dr. John Kitzhaber to provide an overview of the complexities, challenges, and inequities of our healthcare system, while also discussing steps Oregon can take to build a more efficient and...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 14, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
Join us for our next Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on Monday, October 20, featuring former Oregon Governor and healthcare policy expert John Kitzhaber! This is an incredible opportunity to hear from one of the most prominent leaders in our state’s history. Come...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 18, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On September 8, 2025, a new season of the Forum Speaker Series began as our community welcomed regional housing policy expert Michael Andersen (Sightline Institute) to provide an analytical view of housing development in the Willamette Valley. Andersen’s...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 29, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
The 2025-2026 Forum Speaker Series kick-off luncheon will focus on local housing development, as we welcome a regional expert to discuss the Willamette Valley’s need for increased housing production and the policies that can help our community reach its housing...
