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 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 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...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 9, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on April 3, 2025, the business community received updates on three key community impact areas: the 2025 Legislative Session, the potential drawdown of Detroit Lake, and homelessness and housing in the Salem area. The Salem...
