by Chamber Comms | Jun 29, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
A public hearing for an Employee Paid Payroll Tax will be held during the 6pm July 10 Council meeting. Here is a summary of the components included in the proposed tax: A tax which applies to all wages for work performed in the City of Salem, including self-employment...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On June 1, 2023, business leaders attended a roundtable discussion with state legislators to express their views on issues impacting the business community and to hear what has been happening during the 2023 Legislative Session. In addition, attendees received their...
by Chamber Comms | May 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 4, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem on the city’s budget deficit and the ways in which the city is looking at adding revenue sources, including a potential Employee Paid Payroll Tax. Click above to watch...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On April 6, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem about parking in downtown Salem. The presentation covered some of the history, past actions by Salem City Council, and current recommendations that would implement paid...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 12, 2020 | Chamber Blog
If you want to get things done on a political level, knowing how to connect with your elected official is imperative. You have to make your case directly to the people at or near the top. But what is the best way to do that? Most people who want to reach out to their...
