Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce

09/15/2026

Salem's first-ever State of the City is almost here.

On Tuesday morning, business leaders, residents, community partners, and city officials will gather at the Salem Civic Center to hear what has been accomplished — and what comes next.

If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to make it official.

☕ Networking Breakfast begins at 8:30 AM
🎤 State of the City begins at 9:00 AM

Come connect. Come listen. Come be part of the conversation about Salem's future.

Save your seat → s-rcchamber.org

09/14/2026

GRAND OPENING THIS THURSDAY!!!

Starting after our Grand Opening on September 17th, Dragon’s Tooth Dog Training will be offering weekly and monthly classes designed to support our clients, new puppy owners, graduates, and local adopters! 🐾

This calendar is your quick reference for what’s happening each week at our new facility. Whether you’re looking for Puppy Group Class, Basic Group Class, Graduate Support, or our free programs for Angels of Assisi and Salem Animal Shelter adopters, there’s something available to help you and your dog keep learning and progressing.

Interested in one of the classes? Send us a message for more details, pricing, eligibility, or to get signed up!

09/14/2026

TOMORROW!!
Will you be joining us?

✂️ONE WEEK AWAY!! ✂️

🎓 60 years is worth celebrating!

Join us as we celebrate ECPI University’s 60th anniversary with a special Chamber Ribbon Cutting!

Come meet the ECPI team, connect with fellow Chamber members, enjoy light refreshments, and help us recognize this exciting milestone.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 5234 Airport Road, Roanoke, VA 24012

We hope you’ll come celebrate with us! 🎉

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

VBR Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to enjoy local restaurants throughout the Roanoke Region.

09/14/2026

One of our favorite parts of Level UP? Learning from the professionals who are already part of our Chamber community. 💙

This Thursday, we’re putting the spotlight on Katie Beach — Chamber member, Chamber Ambassador, and our next Level UP speaker!

Katie is taking on a topic almost every workplace can relate to:

How do we help five different generations communicate, collaborate, give feedback, build loyalty, and work together successfully?

This won’t be about stereotypes or putting people into generational boxes. It’s about understanding where differences can show up — and learning practical ways to bridge those gaps.

We’re especially excited to have one of our own Chamber Ambassadors leading this conversation!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM
☕ Networking + breakfast included

Members use promo code VACU for $10 registration.

Thank you to Express Employment Professionals Roanoke, VA, our Level UP Title Sponsor, and Virginia Credit Union, our 2026 Registration Sponsor.

09/13/2026

Why should YOU attend State of the City? Because Salem's future impacts all of us.

At the inaugural State of the City, you'll have the opportunity to:
📈 Hear updates on Salem's growth and progress
🏙 Learn about initiatives and opportunities ahead
🤝 Connect with business and community leaders
💡 Better understand the direction Salem is heading
⭐ Be part of the city's first-ever State of the City

Whether you're a business owner, young professional, community leader, resident or someone who simply loves Salem, there is a seat for you in the room.

Tuesday, September 22 | Salem Civic Center

Come hear what's happening — and what's next.

Register today at s-rcchamber.org.

09/12/2026

Ever had a conversation at work where you thought…

“Why are we seeing this SO differently?”

Sometimes the challenge isn’t the work itself — it’s how different people approach it.

One employee prefers a phone call. Another would rather get a message.
One person expects regular feedback. Another believes no news is good news.
One employee sees changing jobs as normal career growth. Another may define loyalty very differently.

Those differences can affect everything from communication and morale to leadership and retention.

At Thursday’s Level UP, Katie Beach will help us unpack some of those differences and, more importantly, talk about what we can actually DO about them.

You’ll walk away with practical ideas for creating better communication, stronger teamwork, and more common ground across generations.

📅 September 17 | 8:30–10:00 AM
☕ Networking + breakfast
🎤 One hour of practical professional development

Members: use promo code VACU for $10 registration.

09/11/2026

A vision for Salem's next chapter.

Salem Mayor Renée Turk will deliver the city's inaugural State of the City Address on September 22.

Mayor Turk will share updates on Salem's accomplishments, ongoing growth, and the priorities helping shape what comes next.

As Salem's first female mayor, she will also mark another important moment in our city's history as she takes the stage for Salem's first-ever State of the City.

If you live here, work here, do business here, or simply care about Salem's future, this is a conversation worth being part of.

📍 Salem Civic Center
☕ Networking Breakfast | 8:30 AM
🎤 Program | 9:00–10:00 AM

Save your seat at s-rcchamber.org.

09/04/2026

Help us celebrate 60 years of ECPI University! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with a special Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 AM!

Come connect with the ECPI team, help us officially mark 60 years, and enjoy light bites and refreshments while we celebrate together.

📍 5234 Airport Road Roanoke, VA 24012
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 11:00 AM

We’d love to see our Chamber members and community there to help us celebrate!