by Chamber Comms | Mar 12, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on March 6, 2025, the business community heard presentations on two key ballot initiatives that voters will decide on during the upcoming May Election. First, representatives of Chemeketa Community College and its Bond...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 24, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On February 10, 2025, our Forum Speaker Series welcomed a panel featuring state legislators, fire department leaders, and Oregon’s Insurance Commissioner to discuss the timely and important issues of wildfires, ways to potentially mitigate our community’s...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 19, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEFebruary 19, 2025 Media Contact:Governor Tina Kotek Press Officenews@govpress.oregon.gov Andrea ChiapellaAndrea.CHIAPELLA@das.oregon.gov Direction to state agencies on rulemaking is latest step to improve transparency and improve how Oregon state...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 12, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on February 6, 2025, we received updates related to our local housing market and how it has changed in recent years, housing affordability challenges, and legislation and policy that are creating additional barriers to meeting...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 4, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On January 29, 2025, local contractors and businesspeople received important information and updates on current and upcoming City of Salem construction and Public Works projects. The forum provided local contractors with the opportunity to ask questions and learn more...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 3, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During the upcoming special election in May 2025, our community will be voting on candidates for the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board, but we still need strong leaders with a passion for public education to step forward. If you are interested in serving, please...
