by Salem Chamber | Dec 1, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Budget focuses on addressing key challenges facing Oregonians to build a stronger, fairer, and more resilient state 12-01-20 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today released her recommended budget and policy agenda for the 2021-23 biennium, which focuses on the key...
by Salem Chamber | Dec 1, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Risk levels and associated safety measures take effect Dec. 3, 25 counties in Extreme Risk (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect...
by Salem Chamber | Nov 13, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR OR, WA, CA The states of Oregon, Washington, and California have issued travel advisories for visitors entering these states and for those returning home from travel outside these states due to increased cases of COVID-19. These travel advisories...
by Salem Chamber | Nov 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
11/13/20 In a press conference at noon today, Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide two-week freeze to help curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. The freeze will be in effect November 18th – December 2nd. Businesses Work-from-home to the greatest extent possible...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 6, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus
Salem Police Ready for Potential Threats to Downtown Properties & Safety Early this afternoon, Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore phoned Chamber CEO Tom Hoffert with information on a concerning development. A credible source to the Salem Police Department has...
by Salem Chamber | Oct 28, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus
This week, Oregon OSHA was scheduled to adopt temporary COVID-19 rules with many provisions taking effect November 1. However, due to new OHA face mask guidelines and feedback from other stakeholders, OSHA is reevaluating its timeline in addition to other potential...