by Chamber Comms | May 7, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 6, 2025, the Salem Chamber hosted a Contractor Forum with managers of the Salem Civic Center Project, a seismic retrofit that will renovate and modernize the 50-year-old building that houses Salem City Hall. The Forum provided local contractors with information...
by Chamber Comms | May 6, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
At our Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on Monday, May 12, we are thrilled to welcome Chris Eyler from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide an insider’s view of the new administration in Washington, D.C. Join us for a fascinating look into what’s happening...
by Chamber Comms | May 5, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on May 1, 2025, the business community received updates on three key topics of interest: the upcoming Center Street Bridge Retrofit Project, Oregon potentially disconnecting from the federal tax code, and the latest news from...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On April 14, 2025, our Forum Speaker Series welcomed a panel of candidates running for the Ward 6 seat on Salem City Council and for seats on the Salem-Keizer School District’s Board of Directors. The Forum provided the candidates with a platform to share their...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 16, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Chemeketa Community College Bond Measure M24-513 The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has historically partnered with Chemeketa Community College because of our shared commitment to workforce development. Supporting this bond renewal measure will ensure expansion of...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 15, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 20, Salem will elect a candidate to the currently vacant Ward 6 seat on Salem City Council. Ahead of the election, we sent a questionnaire to the three candidates running for this seat to gauge their alignment with business interests and to learn more about...
