by Chamber Comms | Feb 3, 2025 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
During the upcoming special election in May 2025, our community will be voting on candidates for the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board, but we still need strong leaders with a passion for public education to step forward. If you are interested in serving, please...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 13, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On September 9, the 2024-2025 season of the Forum Speaker Series kicked off with a discussion about the future of public education in our community led by three leaders of our local education systems and institutions. Following an introduction by Dr. Salam Noor of the...
by Chamber Comms | Sep 3, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On September 9, the 2024-2025 season of the Forum Speaker Series begins with a timely discussion about public education in our community, just as students and teachers return to classrooms for a new school year. At this Forum, we’ll hear from distinguished...
by Chamber Comms | Jun 1, 2024 | Chamber Blog
On May 22, 2024, the Salem-Keizer community celebrated the 25th Crystal Apple Awards, continuing its proud tradition of recognizing excellence in local education. Presented by the McLaran Leadership Foundation and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership...
by Chamber Comms | Mar 14, 2024 | Chamber Blog, Public Policy blog
At our monthly Business Advocacy Committee meeting on March 7, 2024, the business community received updates on four important and timely topics with major local impacts. First, Bark Boys, Inc. Owner and volunteer Salem Revenue Task Force Member Bill Riecke joined us...