by Salem Chamber | Jun 16, 2016 | Public Policy blog
Proposed Measure’s Tax on Oregon Sales Would Hurt Oregon’s Economy [BEND, MEDFORD, PORTLAND, and SALEM, Ore. – June 15, 2016] – A group of economic development organizations representing a large geographic area and a majority of Oregon’s population base today...
by Salem Chamber | Jun 14, 2016 | Public Policy blog
The morning of July 7th from 7:00 to 8:30 AM, the Salem Chamber will continue its series on candidates for statewide office. This series includes in person interviews and an opportunity to review questionnaires submitted by the candidates.The meeting will take place...
by Salem Chamber | Jun 7, 2016 | Public Policy blog
Now that the 2016 Legislative Session and Oregon’s Primary Election have come to pass, it is time to turn our attention to a very concerning initiative proposed for the November statewide ballot. Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) is a proposed new $6 Billion tax...
by Salem Chamber | May 31, 2016 | Public Policy blog
In an effort to acquaint our members with those seeking elected statewide office, the Salem Chamber will begin a series of Public Policy Sessions that incorporate in person interviews with a written questionnaire. Answers will be considered by our members, and...
by Salem Chamber | May 25, 2016 | Public Policy blog
It’s been a fast and furious past few weeks, and in order to stay abreast of what’s happening within local policy making…you have to be sharp. Let us give you a “cheat sheet” for the next few weeks:Police Facility planning:There are...
by Salem Chamber | May 23, 2016 | Public Policy blog
How it’s made…Over breakfast with my good friend Chris McLaran this morning, he said something that was both humorous and very true:”Two things you don’t want to watch be made…sausage and laws.”While sausage is enjoyable regardless...
