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...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
As we embark on a new year, our January Forum Speaker Series luncheon welcomed local elected leaders to express their commitments to bettering our community through their elected service. Featured Speakers: Marion County Chair, Commissioner Danielle Bethell Polk...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 17, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on January 9, 2025, we heard from three Salem-area state legislators about their priorities and committee assignments for the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. The legislators touched on several issues, including housing,...
