by Salem Chamber | Aug 22, 2016 | Public Policy blog
“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement.” — Bo BennettThe dream: Salem as a destination, a magnet of activity, a magnet of people, a magnet of economic prosperity…and we’re getting there, but there’s still work to...
by Salem Chamber | Aug 11, 2016 | Public Policy blog
Many of you are fully aware of the effort to oppose Measure 97 (formerly known as Initiative Petition 28), the proposed $6 billion tax increase that will be on the November ballot. It’s been a busy few weeks in the campaign and we wanted to provide you with an...
by Salem Chamber | Aug 2, 2016 | Public Policy blog
During the Salem Chamber’s July board meeting, the Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved Chamber support of M24-399. M24-399 is a local bond measure that will, if passed, provide funding for a much needed police facility for the City of Salem’s Police...
by Salem Chamber | Jul 26, 2016 | Public Policy blog
In June and July, the Salem Chamber held interviews with candidates seeking office in Oregon’s House District’s 19, 20, 22 and 25. Following these interviews with our Public Policy Committee and deliberations among the Chamber’s Board of Directors...
by Salem Chamber | Jul 19, 2016 | Public Policy blog
Many businesses and organizations are engaged in the efforts to oppose Initiative Petition 28 – the proposed $6 Billion tax increase that will be on the November ballot. IP28 would create huge new taxes on many products sold in Oregon, as well as on services...
by Salem Chamber | Jul 8, 2016 | Public Policy blog
Shortly after Oregon’s 2016 Legislative Session wrapped up, I received an excited phone call from Representative Jodi Hack. While the recently concluded session had been dubbed by many as the most detrimental to business in Oregon’s history, an opportunity...
