Shark Tank event empowers local groundbreaking innovators
Have you ever wanted to pitch your next big idea on Shark Tank? SEDCOR’s Launch Mid-Valley initiative brought the thrill of innovation and investment to Salem on August 21st with their Pitch Willamette event.
Seven ambitious startups pitched their business to a panel of eight hungry investors. Two of those startups, Revino and Stiira, walked away with a…
Salem Events: September
Feria del Libro Oregon Book Fair: Literature with an impact
A celebration of culture, diversity, and literature filled the room as more than 400 people experienced the first annual Feria del Libro Oregon Book Fair on July 20th. The fair included cultural dances, theatrical performances, book exhibitions, art expositions, poetry contests, and more.
Lucy Escobar Coaching and Consulting partnered with the Mid Valley …
Salem Business Legacy: Don Froylan Creamery boasts the best cheese in North America
You walk around the endless aisles of vendors, each giving a unique cheesy aroma - and delicious samples, of course. Of all these thousands of cheesemakers, Salem-based Don Froylan Creamery rises to the top as a leading producer, winning three coveted awards at the 2024 American Cheese Society conference hosted in Buffalo, New York, last month.
In this ye…
Salem Rising Star: Local-born YouTube sensation Matt Almendinger drops new Hip-Hop album
Keizer-born Matt Almendinger, known in the Hip-Hop world as MATTY and on YouTube as Matty Tingles, has just dropped his ninth album, “Not Supposed To Be Here.” The album marks a major milestone in his career as a content creator.
Almendinger’s Hip-Hop journey began in 2007 with the release of his first album, “Where I’m From.” Three more album…
From the desk of School Board Director Kristina Hudson
I'm the Salem Keizer School Board Director out of Keizer also known as Zone 6, a seat I’ve been honored to hold since 7/1/23, which was quite a heartbreaking year as an attempt to salvage the drastic decline of the SalKeiz School District over the last several years, a year which contained much movement that this upcoming year will be and has already be
Salem Events: August
DATETIMEEVENTLOCATIONADMISSION1 - Aug7 AM - 8:30 AMBusiness Advocacy - November Ballot MeasuresZOOM and In-Person Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301FREE2 - Aug8:30 AM - 10 AMGreeters: Women at the Well Grace HouseWomen at the Well Grace House 1243 Peace St SE Salem, OR 97302FREE6 - Aug8:30 AM - 9:30 AMKeizer Greeters: ServProServPro 859 7th St NW Salem, OR 97304FREE6 - Aug5:30 PM - 8:30 PMPlanning CommissionCouncil Chambers
555 Liberty St. SE, 240 Salem, Oregon 97301FREE7 - Aug8:30 AM - 9:30 AMKNOW August LuncheonThe View at McNary Golf Course 165 McNary Estates Dr NE Keizer, OR 97303FREE7 - Aug5:30 PM - 7:30 PMSalem Real Estate Investor's Group1230 State Event Venue 1230 State St. Salem, OR 97301FREE8 - Aug8 AM - 9:30 AMLatino Business AllianceChemeketa Center for Business &am…
From the desk of Representative Paul Evans
One of our community's most significant challenges is finding and maintaining balance in our decision-making. As a state legislator, I'm deeply committed to an open, thoughtful, and transparent policy development process. I understand that every decision involves trade-offs, and I'm dedicated to finding the right balance between the quality…
Salem Real Estate Market Sizzles as Summer Heats Up
As we enter the peak of the real estate season in Salem, Oregon, the latest statistics from WVMLS (Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service) reveal encouraging trends for both sellers and buyers alike. According to the May 2024 data, the market is experiencing notable increases in listing inventory and sales, indicating robust activity and confidence am