by Chamber Comms | Apr 5, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Committee meeting on April 4, 2024, the business community learned about Salem’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative, led by the City of Salem and the Salem Police Department. Salem Chief of Police Trevor Womack shared...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 1, 2024 | Chamber Blog
On March 20, 2024, Salem Mayor Chris Hoy delivered his second annual State of the City address at the Salem Convention Center. During the event, which was hosted by the City of Salem in partnership with Salem City Club and the Rotary Club of Salem, Mayor Hoy touched...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 29, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On April 8, our Forum Speaker Series welcomes a panel of candidates running for Salem Mayor and City Council seats in Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from these candidates, learn about their positions on the key issues impacting our...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 26, 2024 | Chamber Blog
Salem Leadership Foundation Executive Director and Salem champion Sam Skillern will be named Salem’s 2024 First Citizen at the First Citizen Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13. On Friday, March 22, a group of Sam’s family and friends, along with his...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 25, 2024 | Chamber Blog
Longtime local CPA, non-profit volunteer, and McLaran Leadership Foundation Board President Kathy Gordon will be honored with a Distinguished Service Award at the First Citizen Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13. On Friday (March 22), family and friends, including...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 22, 2024 | Chamber Blog
Local wealth advisor, Salem Rotary Foundation Board Member, and youth baseball umpire Barry Nelson will be honored with a Distinguished Service Award at the First Citizen Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13. On Wednesday (March 20), we surprised Barry at his office...