by Chamber Comms | Apr 12, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On April 8, our Forum Speaker Series welcomed a panel of candidates running for Salem Mayor and City Council seats in Wards 3, 5, and 7. The Forum provided an opportunity for our business community to learn and hear from these candidates as we prepare to vote in the...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 29, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On April 8, our Forum Speaker Series welcomes a panel of candidates running for Salem Mayor and City Council seats in Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from these candidates, learn about their positions on the key issues impacting our...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 23, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
On February 1, 2024, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a City of Salem Candidates Forum as part of its monthly Business Advocacy Committee Meeting. Community members heard from seven candidates running for Salem City Council seats and three running for Salem...
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 Lena Prine | Jul 18, 2023 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During the July 10 City Council meeting, members 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. However, that motion failed during the City Council meeting. More...
