by Chamber Comms | Jan 14, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On January 12, 2026, our Forum Speaker Series hosted the first public debate between the two candidates running for Mayor of the City of Salem in 2026: Mayor Julie Hoy and Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke. During the debate, the candidates answered questions from...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 6, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
You are invited to join us on Monday, January 12, 2026, as our Forum Speaker Series presents the first public debate between the two candidates running for Mayor of the City of Salem this year. WHAT: Forum Speaker Series – “City of Salem Mayoral Candidates...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 18, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
At our Forum Speaker Series luncheon on December 8, 2025, economist and Adjunct Professor of Economics (Portland State University) Dr. Eric Fruits presented on the current state of Oregon’s economy, the warning signs legislators need to pay attention to, and his...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 13, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
At our Forum Speaker Series luncheon on November 10, 2025, Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda delivered a presentation about the school district’s plan to improve reading and math assessment scores. During the presentation,...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 24, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On October 20, 2025, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed former Oregon Governor Dr. John Kitzhaber to provide an overview of the complexities, challenges, and inequities of our healthcare system, while also discussing steps Oregon can take to build a more efficient and...
