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From  the Desk of Bill Burges

Written by Bill Burges on Oct. 16th, 2024

BE a Voter. Encourage others to be voters too. Let’s show our nation and the world how democracy works. The Marion County Clerk’s office looks forward to receiving your voted ballot. Check your registration status at  www.oregonvotes.gov and update if necessary. If not yet registered, you have until October 15th to register to vote. 

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Giving Back: Salem Health Foundation Offers a Helping Hand

Written on Oct. 16th, 2024

Working behind the scenes to ensure a healthy community is the Salem Health Foundation.

Despite fully supporting Salem Health, the foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 by a group of citizens that wanted to improve the health of the community.

“We are separate from Salem Health, but our missions align,” Salem Health and W…

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IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY

Written on Oct. 16th, 2024

Oregon needs to strengthen the public safety system to hold criminals responsible, support law enforcement, and respect crime victims.  

During the past 20 years, many of our political leaders have quietly weakened our capabilities to fight crime. Most of these activities are carried out in public but have not been noticed because they are done …

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Lucy Escobar: A Journey Rooted in Purpose, Leadership, and Community Impact

Written by Wyatt Jones on Oct. 16th, 2024

Lucy Escobar, founder and CEO of Lucy Escobar Coaching and Consulting LLC, her path to becoming a business and community leader was shaped by a deep sense of responsibility and purpose. Growing up in Torrance, California, with immigrant parents who owned small businesses, Escobar quickly became the bridge between her family and the world around them, help

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Latino Business Alliance’s program equips Latino leaders

Written by Carlin Croff on Oct. 16th, 2024

The Latino Business Alliance is gearing up for its fifth cohort of the Latino Microenterprise Development Program (LMDP), empowering Latino individuals in the Willamette Valley to launch and grow their businesses.

The Latino Business Alliance developed the LMDP in partnership with Chemeketa Community College, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, …

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Salem Events: October

Written by Alex Ferry on Sep. 29th, 2024
DATETIMEEVENTLOCATIONADMISSION1-Oct8:30 AM - 9:30 AMKeizer Greeters: Pendleton Woolen MillsPendleton Woolen Mills 1313 Mill St SE Salem, OR 97301FREE2-Oct11:45 AM - 1 PMKNOW LuncheonThe View at McNary Golf Course 165 McNary Estates Dr NE Keizer, OR 97303$152-Oct5:30 PM - 7:30 PMSalem Real Estate Investor's Group1230 State Event Venue 1230 State St. Salem, OR…
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SEDCOR awards ceremony celebrates the industries that sustain us

Written by Carlin Croff on Sep. 23rd, 2024

The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) hosted their annual Awards and Membership Meeting at the Salem Convention Center last week, celebrating the achievements of the organization and its members over the past year.

SEDCOR acts as a support network for industry and economic vitality in the Willamette Valley, serving Marion, Polk and Yamhi…

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Salem Business Legacy: Tyson Pruett

Written by Ángela Andrada on Sep. 19th, 2024

In a world where business and community leadership often intersect, Tyson Pruett stands out for his commitment to both. As the managing partner of Anthem Strategists, a local business consultancy, this leader has made it his mission to foster business growth while simultaneously uplifting his community through thoughtful leadership.

Reflecting on his jour…

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From the desk of Ed Diehl

Written by Ed Diehl on Sep. 19th, 2024

Measure 117 – Is Ranked Choice Voting right for Oregon?

On November 5th, Oregonians will decide whether to make radical changes to our election system, impacting both how we vote and how votes are counted.  Measure 117 would implement ranked choice voting (RCV) state-wide.

Elections must be easy to understand and accessible to every voter. They must be transparent and easy to audit, secure and controlled …

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