by Chamber Comms | May 20, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On May 11, 2026, the Salem Chamber’s Forum Speaker Series concluded its 2025-2026 season with a presentation by Oregon’s Chief Prosperity Officer, Tim Knopp, who provided an update on the Prosperity Council’s work, along with feedback the Council has...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 27, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Member News
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, nearly 600 members of the Salem community gathered to celebrate servant leadership at the Salem Convention Center for the 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet! This milestone celebration recognized six individuals, including one...
by Chamber Comms | Apr 23, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series, Public Policy blog
On April 13, 2026, our Forum Speaker Series hosted all eight candidates running for Salem City Council seats (in Wards 2, 4, 6, and 8) in the May 2026 Primary Election. Each candidate provided opening and closing statements illustrating their campaign platforms,...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 20, 2026 | Chamber Blog, Forum Speaker Series
On February 9, 2026, our Forum Speaker Series welcomed Willamette Valley Vineyards’ leadership, Jim Bernau (Founder & President) and Mike Osborn (CEO), to tell the uniquely Oregon story of their company, which is widely recognized as a pioneer in our...
by Chamber Comms | Feb 4, 2026 | Chamber Blog
On January 23, 2026, our business community gathered for the annual SAIF Agri-Business Banquet, presented by KeyBank, to recognize and celebrate our region and state’s agricultural industry. This year’s event featured a keynote presentation by State...
