The Chamber Business Women (CBW) Chair and Vice-Chair are individuals who exhibit the highest degree of professionalism and attitude that is positive, supportive, and respectful to all people. The role of the leadership for the program is to professionally represent and support the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce in an effort to improve member retention…. Read More
Running for Office?
Fill out this form to share your information with Salem voters! Salem City Council – Ward 8 Candidate Name: Micki Varney Why do you believe you should represent the community in this office? I have lived my life serving and advocating for others and being on City Council is a labor of love where… Read More
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Mission and Requirements
Ambassadors Individuals who exhibit the highest degree of professionalism and embrace an attitude that is positive, supportive and respectful to all people. Program Mission: To support and represent the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, to promote member commitment, and increase member retention. Program Benefits: • Increased name and face recognition for individual/business • Increased networking… Read More
FairWay Salem – A Bruce Carey and Joe Rogers Restaurant
Welcome to new Salem Area Chamber of Commerce member, FairWay Salem at the Salem Golf Club! The restaurant opened in July 2017 and is owned by Bruce Carey and Joe Rogers, who own and operate four renowned restaurants in Portland, including Bluehour, Saucebox, 23Hoyt and Clarklewis. On the first and tenth tee at the Salem… Read More
New Member: Quality Window Cleaning
Quality Window Cleaning – Cody Carr How did you start your business, and when? I started my business at the beginning of July, 2017. However, I have been cleaning windows for about four years now. I guess you could call it a hobby, but I got my start with CollegePro. Here in Oregon, they do… Read More
Farewell Face2Face
Back before the “likes” and “shares” of Facebook dominated social media, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was on the cutting edge of the technology with Face2Face, a privately branded social network that was ahead of its time. Tim Fahndrich of Third River Marketing, a Chamber member, introduced the technology platform to Kyle Sexton,… Read More
New Member: Dreams United
Dreams United – Susan Garson, Founder How did Dreams United first get started? What was the inspiration behind it? The business started out as a little offshoot based on the experiences I had working with 30 kids in an orphanage in Fiji off and on for a couple of years. After several overseas visits, Jared (my… Read More
New Member: Hoopla Association
Conversation with Hoopla Association President, Jason Unruh How did you first get involved with the Hoop? My dad was one of the founders of the Hoop, the basketball club out south. The Hoop opened in 1995, and I was one of the managers there from 1995-2003. In 1998, a gentleman by the name of Jim… Read More
Press Release: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, Dan Clem, To Retire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2017 CONTACT: JIM BAUER, BOARD PRESIDENT 503-910-2516 jbauer@willamette.edu SALEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO, DAN CLEM, TO RETIRE Nick Williams, the current Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Clem Salem, Ore. – The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Dan Clem, Chief Executive Officer, will retire July 1 of this… Read More
2016-2017 Leadership Development Series Impact
Salem is an incredible community with many opportunities for young professionals as the city is a dynamic location for business. Keeping this in mind, the Inspire Foundation partnered with the Salem Young Professionals to find ways to engage young and talented people in Salem, and one result of this partnership led to the Leadership Development… Read More
