by Chamber Comms | Dec 10, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Meeting on December 4, 2025, a panel of local leaders provided updates on several important issues and topics affecting the business community. Nicole Palmateer Hazelbaker, owner of Bravio Communications and SACC’s contracted...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 13, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our Business Advocacy Meeting on November 6, 2025, a panel of local leaders addressed several important issues and topics, including: The Salem Police Department’s Homeless Services Team (HST) and the impact of the City’s new Safety and Livability...
by Chamber Comms | Nov 13, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
At our Forum Speaker Series luncheon on November 10, 2025, Salem-Keizer Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda delivered a presentation about the school district’s plan to improve reading and math assessment scores. During the presentation,...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 24, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On October 20, 2025, the Forum Speaker Series welcomed former Oregon Governor Dr. John Kitzhaber to provide an overview of the complexities, challenges, and inequities of our healthcare system, while also discussing steps Oregon can take to build a more efficient and...
by Chamber Comms | Oct 14, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
Join us for our next Forum Speaker Series Luncheon on Monday, October 20, featuring former Oregon Governor and healthcare policy expert John Kitzhaber! This is an incredible opportunity to hear from one of the most prominent leaders in our state’s history. Come...