by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On August 4, 2022, the Salem Chamber hosted a panel of City of Salem officials, the Fire Chief, Mayor-Elect, and Salem City Councilors to discuss the details regarding the $300 million Salem Community Improvement Bond, which will be on the ballot for voters to...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 5, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Download PDF version here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2022 SALEM, OR. — The City of Salem was awarded $850,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) to initiate regional commercial air service...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 4, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On July 26, 2022, the Salem Chamber hosted a special Public Policy Forum on Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law (going into effect in January 2023) and how it will impact Salem-area businesses. We were joined by guest experts from the employee benefits...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 24, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
As the temperatures rise this weekend to above 90 degrees in most places in Oregon, here is a reminder of OR OSHA’s Heat Rules that took effect on June 15th. Heat The OR OSHA heat rules are applicable to outdoor and indoor work activities when temperatures are equal...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 16, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Although public hearings on the project are now closed, Salem City Council is set to deliberate on “Our Salem” at its meeting on Monday, July 11 at 6pm. The meeting won’t allow verbal testimony, but members of the public can submit written comments...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 14, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
In May, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) adopted administrative rules to protect employees from excessive heat and smoke. The heat rules include requirements to provide access to shade and water. They also require employers to provide...
