by Lena Prine | Aug 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
SUMMARY CEOs agree that workplace culture is their most powerful asset, yet it ranks low on their list of priorities. According to research, a great culture affects reputation, hiring and employee retention. Mark Miller suggests leaders start by making space for hopes...
by Lena Prine | Aug 15, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Release, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE August 14, 2023Contact: Ben Morris, 971-209-5521, ben.morris@sos.oregon.gov Oregon Elections Division Announces CLEAR, a new Initiative to Increase Compliance with Campaign Finance Laws Salem, OR — The Oregon Elections Division...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Aided by Salem Chamber members, concerned residents, and Salem employers and employees, the effort led by Oregon Business & Industry to refer Salem’s Employee-Paid Payroll Tax to Salem voters has generated nearly 13,000 petition signatures — more than three...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On August 3, 2023, business leaders and Chamber members heard from Chemeketa Community College representatives about a potential upcoming bond proposal at our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting. The meeting also included an update from Oregon Business &...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Release, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 Media Contact:Contact: Ben Morris, ben.morris@sos.oregon.gov, 971-209-5521 Legislators Disqualified Under Measure 113 Will Not Be Allowed to File to Run in 2024 Salem, OR – Today, Secretary of State LaVonne...
by Lena Prine | Aug 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On July 10, Salem City Council voted to adopt an employee-paid payroll tax. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has long supported sending this tax to a vote of the Salem electorate. Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) filed a petition to refer the ordinance to the...
