Salem Chamber Podcast
Welcome to the Salem Chamber Podcast where we share conversations with local business leaders, policymakers, educators, and other influential members of our community. If it’s affecting our businesses or our community, we’ll be talking about it.
Episodes
16 episodes
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 16 - Tammy Dennee
In this episode, Tom chats with Tammy Dennee, Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association, about Tammy's key role as one of Oregon's leading advocates for agriculturalists, farmers,...
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Episode 16
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47:29
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 15 - Bill Riecke
In this episode, Tom sits down with Bill Riecke II, Owner of Bark Boys, Inc., which was honored as the Salem Chamber’s Business of the Year in 2023. Along with sharing what that recognition means to hi...
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Episode 15
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1:12:26
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 14 - Gregg Peterson
In this episode, Be-BLAC Foundation Executive Director and longtime Salem restauranteur and business owner Gregg Peterson shares his incredible life story.Gregg shares details of his upbringing in Compton, California, his ...
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Episode 14
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1:26:10
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 13 - Rhonda Rhodes
In this episode, Tom sits down with Rhonda Rhodes, Principal of the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC), as the Salem community eagerly anticipates the arrival of the CTEC Aviation Progr...
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Episode 13
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53:05
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 12 - Jon Moore
In this episode, Tom sits down with Jon Moore, of The Physical Therapy Project, for a discussion that delves into Jon's formative years as a baseball player at Sprague High School, his undying love for sp...
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Episode 12
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48:30
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 11 - Gladys Blum
In this episode, Tom chats with Salem business and community icon Gladys Blum, a Principal Broker and Owner of one of the most respected and trusted real estate agencies in the Willamette Valley, Blum Real Estate
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Episode 11
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52:18
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 10 - Dr. John Mark Yeats
A Conversation with Dr. John Mark Yeats, President of Corban UniversityIn this episode, Tom sits down with Dr. John Mark Yeats, who was announced as Corban University's 11th President in Marc...
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Episode 10
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48:13
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 9 - Brent DeHart and Angie Villery
A Conversation with Brent DeHart and Angie Villery of Fly SalemFollowing Salem Airport's first commercial flight in nearly 15 years, Tom sits down with two local leaders who helped make the historic moment happen, Brent DeHart...
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Episode 9
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55:28
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 8 - Dr. Kristine Medyanik
A Conversation with Dr. Kristine Medyanik of Shattered Glass LeadershipIn this episode, Tom sits down with Dr. Kristine Medyanik (known to many as "Dr. K"), Corban University Assistant Professor of Business and owner of
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Episode 8
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57:54
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 7 - Justin Martin
A Conversation with Justin Martin of Perseverance StrategiesIn this episode, Salem Chamber CEO Tom Hoffert is joined by experienced lobbyist (Perseverance Strategies) and Salem business o...
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Episode 7
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1:11:42
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 6 - Collier Law
A Conversation with Ryan Collier and Stephanie Palmblad of Collier Law Oregon Estate Planning Attorneys and Partners at Collier Law in Salem, Ryan Collier and Stephanie Palmblad join us on the podcast to talk about their law ...
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Episode 6
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52:28
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 5 - Tim Jennings
A Conversation with Tim Jennings, President of Roth's Fresh MarketsLeading by example for decades in the Salem area, Tim Jennings' career path in the grocery business has been paved by his willingness to raise his hand and help i...
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Episode 5
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46:47
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 4 - Ryan Tribbett
A Conversation with Ryan Tribbett, President of Pac/West Lobby GroupWith a deep passion for politics and people, Pac/West Lobby Group President Ryan Tribbett and his team are committed to being a solutions company that helps comm...
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Episode 4
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45:20
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 3 - Dr. Jessica Howard
A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Howard, President of Chemeketa Community CollegeChemeketa Community College President Dr. Jessica Howard joins the podcast to share a little about her history in academia, and the important role co...
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Episode 3
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35:43
Salem Chamber Podcast - Episode 2 - Larry Jackson
A Conversation with Larry Jackson, Owner of Jackson's Body ShopAs Jackson’s Body Shop celebrates its 65th year of doing business in Salem, CEO Tom Hoffert sat down for a conversation with Owner Larry Jackson. This generational bu...
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Episode 2
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33:46