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 Jameson Gideon | Jul 7, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASEJuly 7, 2026 Decision reflects first step in fairness and accountability for data center electricity use Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek applauded the Oregon Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) decision to implement the first updated rate proposal...
by Jameson Gideon | Jul 7, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
PRESS RELEASEJuly 1, 2026 Oregon Small Business Enterprise Program makes it easier for small businesses to compete Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced a milestone in the State of Oregon’s procurement transformation efforts. Effective immediately,...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 2, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
The Salem Chamber joined five other business organizations including the Keizer Chamber, Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties, West Salem Business Alliance, Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS, and SEDCOR to collaborate with the Salem Area Mass...
