by Chamber Comms | Sep 29, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The electoral outcomes for Marion County Commissioners, State Representatives, and State Senators will play a pivotal role in sculpting policies and regulations that can stimulate economic stability and growth locally in Salem, tackle the considerable economic...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 6, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on August 6, 2026, the business community learned about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit from the Principal at Statecraft, Hugh Ady, and received an update on the current status of the Detroit Lake drawdown from Marion County...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 17, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on July 9, 2026, the business community received updates from City of Salem staff and City Councilor Paul Tigan (Ward 1) on the City’s approved budget for fiscal year 2027, its budget priorities, and its new Prevent,...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 10, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on March 5, 2026, we welcomed the 10 candidates running for Marion and Polk County Commissioner seats to share about their campaigns. The forum provided our audience with a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 10, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on September 4, 2025, the business community heard from a panel of local leaders on a variety of critical community topics. They included public safety, law enforcement updates, state tax policy, upcoming ballot measures, and...
