by Chamber Comms | Nov 13, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On November 3, 2022, the Salem Chamber held its monthly Public Policy Committee Meeting, which provided an important update on the progress being made to bring commercial air service back to the Salem Airport. Watch a recording of the meeting above. Panel: Salem...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 9, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
CITY OF SALEM RELEASE (Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 11:11am) Salem, Ore. — On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Salem voters approved the $300 million Streets, Safety and Liability bond, Measure 24-472. The bond will provide for investment in Salem’s future with funding...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 4, 2022 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
During a special Salem City Council meeting Wednesday (November 2, 2022) evening, Chris Hoy was sworn in as Salem’s new mayor, taking the place of Chuck Bennett who had served as mayor for the last six years before officially resigning. After winning the mayoral...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 19, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
Salem Mayor-Elect Chris Hoy and Salem Chamber CEO Tom Hoffert recently appeared on the debut episode of Capital Community Media’s “Our Community Matters” program, where they discussed the details of the $300M Salem Community Infrastructure Bond, how...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 19, 2022 | Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
On October 4, 2022, candidates running to be Oregon’s next Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner joined us for another insightful and informative forum. BOLI Commissioner candidate Cheri Helt talked to Chamber members about her candidacy in person at the...