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...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The 160-day 2023 Legislative Session is now underway, and with 22 new members of the Oregon House, a new Governor and 1,800 bills having already been introduced, we’ll have a lot to track and pay attention to in the coming months. See below for a few notes and...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 19, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The Oregon Business Development Department is partnering with the CCD Business Development Corporation to offer $3 million in Statewide Small Business & Microenterprise Grant Assistance. This program is funded with federal grant funds from the Oregon Community...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 12, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed Oregon Business & Industry President & CEO Angela Wilhelms for a look ahead at 2023 and some of the key issues Oregon businesses will likely need to face and/or navigate this year. While much of...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On Thursday, January 5, the Salem Chamber hosted a panel of local elected leaders and lobbyists to preview the upcoming 2023 Oregon Legislative long session. The discussion covered several key issues that will likely be areas of focus for the legislature this year, as...
