by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On August 3, 2023, business leaders and Chamber members heard from Chemeketa Community College representatives about a potential upcoming bond proposal at our monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting. The meeting also included an update from Oregon Business &...
by Lena Prine | Aug 1, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On July 10, Salem City Council voted to adopt an employee-paid payroll tax. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has long supported sending this tax to a vote of the Salem electorate. Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) filed a petition to refer the ordinance to the...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 2, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On June 1, 2023, business leaders attended a roundtable discussion with state legislators to express their views on issues impacting the business community and to hear what has been happening during the 2023 Legislative Session. In addition, attendees received their...
by Chamber Comms | May 7, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 4, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem on the city’s budget deficit and the ways in which the city is looking at adding revenue sources, including a potential Employee Paid Payroll Tax. Click above to watch...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 9, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On April 6, 2023, local leaders gathered at the Chamber for a presentation by the City of Salem about parking in downtown Salem. The presentation covered some of the history, past actions by Salem City Council, and current recommendations that would implement paid...