by Chamber Comms | Feb 10, 2024 | Chamber Blog
On January 31, 2024, local contractors and businesspeople attended a forum at the Salem Chamber with City of Salem staff members to receive an update on current and upcoming construction projects funded by the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. The forum provided local...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 15, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On December 7, Chamber members received an update from City of Salem staff and representatives on the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. Our group was eager to hear updates on specific projects, including timelines, budgets, and schedules; and about the city’s...
by Lena Prine | Nov 15, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
This morning the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released the latest quarterly economic and revenue forecast. For the full document, slides, and forecast data, click here. Below is its Executive Summary. The economy is rebalancing. Inflation remains above the...
by Lena Prine | Nov 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Salem, OR – Preliminary results indicate that registered voters in Salem do not support the City Council’s employee-paid payroll tax. Early results show 82% in opposition. During the July 10 City Council meeting, a Council majority voted to implement a tax on all work...
by Lena Prine | Nov 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
The Office of Economic Analysis post this week highlights the strong, cyclical labor market. The key point is that there is not a labor shortage due to fewer Oregonians (or Americans) looking for work, but rather due to businesses looking to hire even more, after a...
