by Salem Chamber | Feb 24, 2017 | Press Room blog
29 speakers, hundreds of students. February 24th was Career Day at Walker Middle School. Classroom doorways were adorned with speaker and session schedules, students were arriving promptly to the rooms. Career Day had every look and feel of a professional conference....
by Salem Chamber | Feb 21, 2017 | Press Room blog
During the February 21st class of Leadership Salem, participants all had homework: to study an issue that Salem City Council could influence, and bring that research in the form of three minute testimony to Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett and City Councilors Steve McCoid...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 14, 2017 | Press Room blog
Salem Chamber members and community leaders packed the house at February’s Forum Luncheon to hear about the solid work that the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry is doing to foster business growth in Salem. Diane McLaran, Executive Director for CCBI,...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 14, 2017 | Press Room blog
A big thing is happening in Salem. Really big. For the first time in Salem, and in Oregon, leaders in business are coupled with students and educators involved with career technical education. “The intent behind the first year of the CTE Summit is for Salem to...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 19, 2017 | Press Room blog
Rich Harcourt takes Salem and art seriously. Thankfully, he’s been a pioneer in fusing our city and a burgeoning art scene together. Never seeking the spotlight, Rich has quietly led monumental projects like the restoration of Elsinore Theater, bringing...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 18, 2017 | Press Room blog
“Barbara’s time, commitment and training skills cannot be overemphasized.” For 38 years in Salem, Barbara has provided leadership, guidance, council and encouragement to women and men as future leaders have been developed. Barbara Fletcher is a...
