by Chamber Comms | May 15, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On Monday, May 8, 2023, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed former Oregon Senator (2006-2021) and Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate (2022) Betsy Johnson to share her experiences in public service and during her run for Governor last year. In taking questions from the...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 31, 2023 Salem, OR—Today, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her budget recommendations for the 2023-25 biennium, titled “Mission Focused” because of its focus on three top priorities: building more housing and reducing homelessness; improving access...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced three new staff members who are joining her Communications Team:Elisabeth Shepard joins the administration as the Governor’s new Press Secretary. Shepard brings nearly a decade of...
by Chamber Comms | Jan 26, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASE January 26, 2023 (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced details of her urgent request to state lawmakers to invest $130 million toward reducing the number of unsheltered Oregonians in 2023. Currently, there are approximately 18,000 Oregonians...
by Salem Chamber | Apr 13, 2020 | Public Policy blog
The coronavirus crisis has devastated businesses across all sectors of Oregon’s economy. Oregon employers are struggling to keep their doors open and paychecks funded during this crisis; legislators need to hear from you now. Share your personal impact from...