Next Event:
Forum Speaker Series – “Wildfires: Oregon’s Path to Safety & Resiliency”
WHEN: Monday, February 10, 2025, from 11:30AM to 1:00PM
WHERE: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street SE
FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Senator Jeff Golden (SD3)
- Senator Fred Girod (SD9)
- Representative Ed Diehl (HD17)
- Oregon Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi, Director of Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services
- Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth
- Chief Deputy Claire McGrew, Department of Oregon State Fire Marshal
- Ranger Michelle King, Detroit District
Join us at our Forum Speaker Series Luncheon in February as we tackle the very timely and important topic of wildfires. Come hear more about some of the things that we can do, as a state and community, to increase our own resiliency to the impacts of wildfires.
ADMISSION: $40 for Members, $70 for Future Members
Lunch is included!
See the remaining Forum Speaker Series season dates below and mark your calendars for the upcoming luncheons.
2025 Forum Speaker Series Dates:
2024-2025 Forum Speaker Series Dates:
Monday, February 10, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025 – Business of the Year Awards
Most Recent Event:
As we embark on a new year, our January Forum Speaker Series luncheon welcomed local elected leaders to express their commitments to bettering our community through their elected service.
Featured Speakers:
- Marion County Chair, Commissioner Danielle Bethell
- Polk County Chair, Commissioner Craig Pope
- City of Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark
- City of Salem Mayor Julie Hoy (Mayor-Elect at the time of this recording)
Addressing issues such as homelessness, infrastructure, healthcare, and budgeting, our elected leaders presented the current realities and challenges, as well as their visions of how we can make Salem and Keizer safer, more prosperous, and more livable by coming together as a community.
Thank you to the Salem Convention Center for providing the venue and meal, and to Allied Video Productions and Capital Community Media for their help with producing this event.
We’d also like to thank Summit Wealth Management for serving as this month’s Forum Sponsor, and Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions for being our Presenting Sponsor for the entire 2024-2025 Forum Speaker Series season.
About the Series
Hear from business and community leaders who inform inspire, and network with key decision-makers within our community at the Forum Speaker Series luncheons. Featured speakers cover a wide variety of topics designed to build awareness, foster understanding, and spark conversation in the community. The nine-month series runs from September through June.
The Forum Speaker Series’ purpose is to deliver content, at times through controversial speakers, intended to spark conversation in Salem. The inclusion of these speakers does not imply Chamber endorsement or recommendation of any person, political party, idea, or previous action by these individuals.
The views and opinions expressed in any Forum event do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The Salem Chamber serves as a host for relevant conversations in town and in the state, and you can be part of these conversations by attending the Forum Speaker Series.
For sponsorship information or questions please contact events@salemchamber.org.