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...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 28, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
This column was originally published in the Winter 2022 edition of the 503. Magazine. Read the entire edition online here. An overview of what employers and employees should know before January 1, 2023. By T.J. Sullivan & Beth Black, Hagan Hamilton Insurance In...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 9, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On Thursday, December 8, we hosted a panel of city and nonprofit leaders for a discussion about the ongoing houseless crisis in Salem and what our local organizations are currently doing to address our community’s needs. Many thanks go to everyone who attended,...
