by Chamber Comms | May 27, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Press Room blog, Public Policy blog
NEWS RELEASEMay 27, 2025 Salem, OR – Last week, Governor Tina Kotek visited Amity High School’s Construction Trades program, led by John Stearns, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Amity School District, where students learn technical skills in...
by Chamber Comms | May 19, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On May 12, 2025, our Forum Speaker Series welcomed U.S. Chamber of Commerce VP of Congressional and Public Affairs Chris Eyler to provide “An Insider’s View” from Washington, D.C. and break down how new federal policies are affecting business here in...
by Chamber Comms | May 7, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On May 6, 2025, the Salem Chamber hosted a Contractor Forum with managers of the Salem Civic Center Project, a seismic retrofit that will renovate and modernize the 50-year-old building that houses Salem City Hall. The Forum provided local contractors with information...
by Chamber Comms | May 6, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
At our Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on Monday, May 12, we are thrilled to welcome Chris Eyler from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide an insider’s view of the new administration in Washington, D.C. Join us for a fascinating look into what’s happening...
by Chamber Comms | May 5, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on May 1, 2025, the business community received updates on three key topics of interest: the upcoming Center Street Bridge Retrofit Project, Oregon potentially disconnecting from the federal tax code, and the latest news from...