by Chamber Comms | Jan 21, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Press Release
Eugene, Oregon – Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) OCCU is taking the progressive step of implementing a $15-per-hour minimum starting wage, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Paying $15 per hour as a minimum starting wage is more than double the federal minimum wage of $7.25...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Vaccination of Oregon seniors, educators to begin January 23, pending increased vaccine deliveries from federal government (Salem, OR) — Following today’s updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Kate Brown announced...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Updated risk levels take effect January 15 (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 Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four...
by Salem Chamber | Dec 14, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Long-awaited guidance from the IRS released late 11/18/20 is not very favorable for taxpayers on the issue of the non-deductibility of expenses related to PPP loans. Based upon this latest guidance, the IRS is clearly stating that the expenses associated with PPP...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 7, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Member News
Joshua Lehner, economist at the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis, invites you to join us next Monday, December 14th from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM, to discuss timely topics such as the economic impacts of COVID-19, state forecasts heading into the 2021-2023 Biennium,...
by Salem Chamber | Dec 4, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Press Release
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce family grieves with the Salem community and the Pierce family over the unexpected and tragic passing of Dr. Selma Pierce. The Salem Chamber and the Inspire Foundation were fortunate to have Dr. Selma Pierce as a leader on their...
