by Chamber Comms | Mar 12, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on March 6, 2025, the business community heard presentations on two key ballot initiatives that voters will decide on during the upcoming May Election. First, representatives of Chemeketa Community College and its Bond...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 12, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on February 6, 2025, we received updates related to our local housing market and how it has changed in recent years, housing affordability challenges, and legislation and policy that are creating additional barriers to meeting...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
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...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 17, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on January 9, 2025, we heard from three Salem-area state legislators about their priorities and committee assignments for the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. The legislators touched on several issues, including housing,...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 30, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
As we embark on a new year, our January Forum Speaker Series luncheon welcomes local elected leaders to express their commitments to bettering our community through their elected service. Hear from our area’s mayors and county commissioners about the most pressing...
