Salem Capitol Connections provides Oregon entrepreneurs with opportunities to connect with public and private entities that lead to sustainable business relationships and opportunities.
We typically meet in-person on the last Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is on July August 25, 2026.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
TIME:
7:30 – 10:30 AM
PRESENTATION: TBA
LOCATION:
626 High Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, Room 115
MEETINGS INCLUDE:
Guest Speaker, Introductions, Announcements & Networking
Parking:
Located at Marion Parkade
Sponsor a Meeting
Next Meeting:
July 28, 7:30-10:30 am
CCBI building in Salem, Room 115
Presention: Ashley Sisneros from the Oregon Department of Transportation Procurement Office on heavy highway bridge contracting
Agenda:
7:30 – Program Begins
7:35 – Introductions
8:00 – Presentation
8:30 – Updates/Next meeting
8:45 – Networking/Tabling
(Those who need to leave may do so)
10:30 – Program Ends
Upcoming Meeting Dates
- August 25, 2026
- September 29, 2026
- October 27, 2026
- November 24, 2026
- (no meeting in December)
- January 26, 2027
- February 23, 2027
See Meeting Materials for resources from past meetings.
Overview, Capitol Connections
Our Purpose:
Salem Capitol Connections provides opportunities for small business owners, emerging businesses and entrepreneurs to access information, assistance, training, and seek contracts from larger businesses, corporations and public sector agencies. Small businesses will have the opportunity to network with and connect with each other, larger businesses, government organizations and other local agencies.
Salem Capitol Connections is intended for the Willamette Valley business community, emerging small businesses, minority businesses, women-owned businesses, larger businesses, corporate and government procurement representatives and other interested individuals.
Meeting Format:
- Invited guest speaker(s) formally introduce and promote their company or organization’s procurement programs.
- Small business owners will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and promote their companies to the larger public and private sector businesses and organizations.
- Networking Component – participants will have the opportunity to meet other attendees, distribute their business cards, company brochures, and other materials to promote their businesses.
- Question and Answers – Technical questions regarding contract opportunities will be addressed.
Who We Serve:
- Small businesses interested in selling their goods and/or services
- M/W/ESBs in the Willamette Valley area
- Community members interested in starting a business
- Larger Businesses and corporations interested in purchasing goods and/or services from small businesses and M/W/ESBs
- Members of economic development organizations and associations
- City, county, state and federal procurement representatives
- Anyone seeking information about procurement opportunities
- Micro entrepreneurs