by Chamber Comms | Aug 9, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on August 7, 2025, Salem Chamber Members received several key policy updates at both the local and state levels. The meeting was highlighted by Salem Fire Chief Dave Gerboth, who provided an overview of his department,...
by Chamber Comms | Aug 8, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At a special Business Advocacy Forum hosted at the Salem Chamber on July 31, Cherriots General Manager Allan Pollock and the Cherriots Board of Directors engaged with the Salem and Keizer business communities about an upcoming Employer-Paid Payroll Transit Tax, which...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 29, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJuly 25, 2025 DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to pause farm...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEJuly 22, 2025 Legislature will return to Salem next month to restore essential transportation services and staff Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon...
by Chamber Comms | Jul 22, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on July 10, 2025, the business community received an update from Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack on public safety in downtown Salem, current crime rates, and how his department is working with the resources available to serve...
