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 | Mar 28, 2023 | Chamber Blog
Last week (March 22, 2023), Salem Mayor Chris Hoy delivered his first State of the City address since taking office at the Salem Convention Center. The event, which was hosted by the Salem Chamber in partnership with the City of Salem, Salem City Club, and the Rotary...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 5, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Download PDF version here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2022 SALEM, OR. — The City of Salem was awarded $850,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) to initiate regional commercial air service...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 16, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Although public hearings on the project are now closed, Salem City Council is set to deliberate on “Our Salem” at its meeting on Monday, July 11 at 6pm. The meeting won’t allow verbal testimony, but members of the public can submit written comments...
by Salem Chamber | Oct 14, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog, Update, What's Happening in Salem
Released each October, Salem’s annual City Councilor Policy Agenda Progress Report is the key navigation tool for City staff and community residents regarding progress on Council-identified priorities. Key topics include homeless challenges, affordable housing...