by Chamber Comms | Sep 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On September 7, 2023, attendees of our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting heard from Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Senior Economist Josh Lehner about the state’s most recent Economic and Revenue Forecast. The meeting also included both sides of the...
by Lena Prine | Sep 6, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Last week (August 30) the Office of Economic Analysis released their quarterly economic and revenue forecast. State economists frequently remind us that there is still a significant amount of uncertainty to this forecast, but the overall projection is a soft landing...
by Lena Prine | Aug 29, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During last night’s (August 28) Salem City Council meeting a motion was put forth by Councilor Julie Hoy (Ward 6) to repeal the Safe Salem Payroll Tax ordinance. A discussion followed the motion in which a ‘citizen trust deficit’ was identified in...
by Lena Prine | Aug 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
SUMMARY CEOs agree that workplace culture is their most powerful asset, yet it ranks low on their list of priorities. According to research, a great culture affects reputation, hiring and employee retention. Mark Miller suggests leaders start by making space for hopes...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 10, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
Aided by Salem Chamber members, concerned residents, and Salem employers and employees, the effort led by Oregon Business & Industry to refer Salem’s Employee-Paid Payroll Tax to Salem voters has generated nearly 13,000 petition signatures — more than three...
