by Chamber Comms | Feb 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On February 2, a group of Salem Chamber members and business owners gathered at Salem City Hall to meet and hear directly from our new City Councilors and Salem City Manager Keith Stahley. We were also joined by Councilor Jose Gonzalez. Click above to watch a...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 31, 2023 Salem, OR—Today, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her budget recommendations for the 2023-25 biennium, titled “Mission Focused” because of its focus on three top priorities: building more housing and reducing homelessness; improving access...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced three new staff members who are joining her Communications Team:Elisabeth Shepard joins the administration as the Governor’s new Press Secretary. Shepard brings nearly a decade of...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Chamber members are invited to our Public Policy Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 2 at the Salem City Council Chamber. Attendees will get to meet all four new City Councilors and hear from the new Salem City Manager, Keith Stahley. WHAT: Salem Chamber...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 30, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
In the past week, we didn’t see any legislation of note being considered that would have significant impacts on businesses. However, we are expecting an increase in activity from both lawmakers and the governor’s office very soon. Most notably, Governor Tina...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 26, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced details of her urgent request to state lawmakers to invest $130 million toward reducing the number of unsheltered Oregonians in 2023. Currently, there are approximately 18,000 Oregonians...
