Economy
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Jobs, Investment, Growth: Inside SEDCOR’s Annual Report on the Mid-Valley
The Mid-Willamette Valley grew stronger this year. The numbers prove it. The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR) said nearly $80 million in new private investment came to the region in...
Cherriots Tax Must Go to Public Vote
The cost of doing business in Salem and Keizer may be about to get more expensive as our local transit agency, Cherriots, considers implementing a new payroll tax to expand...
Health Providers Discuss Impact of Medicaid Cuts with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas
With Oregon facing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid and food benefits under H.R. 1, the federal tax and spending bill, local health providers expressed frustration and concern during...
Oregon Senate Stalls on Transportation Bill After Senator’s Illness Delays Decisive Vote
Special Session Ain’t Over Til It’s Over. One vote short, session will stay alive with room for intrigue The biggest threat to certainty is uncertainty. Yes, you can quote me...
Salem Chamber Pushes Back Against Cherriots Payroll Tax Proposal
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is urging Cherriots, the city’s public transit provider, to shelve or send to voters its latest plan to levy a new payroll tax on...
Salem's Center 50+ Lands $2.7 Million Private Lifeline as Public Funds Tighten
A major private donation is set to expand senior services across Marion County, a move that feels both like a victory and a stark reminder of the new reality. Just...
Keizer Council Formally Opposes Cherriots Payroll Tax After Heated Testimony
The Keizer City Council has formally opposed the proposed Cherriots payroll tax, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over how Salem-Keizer’s transit system should be funded. The decision, made...
Layoffs at ODOT Hit Marion County Hard, Exposing Structural Fragility in State’s Transportation System
When the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced sweeping layoffs earlier this month, the most immediate damage wasn’t evenly distributed. It landed disproportionately on Marion County—the administrative heart of the...
Cherriots is imposing a payroll tax on Salem— And We Won’t Get a Vote
SALEM, OR — This morning, July 31, 2025 the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held the Cherriots Employer Paid Transit Tax Forum and had it open to all Salem Chamber...
From Idea to Impact: The Most Important Aspects of Managing a Startup from the Ground Up
By Mike White, Guest Contributor for the Salem Business Journal Launching a startup is often described as a thrilling rollercoaster. Founders embark with bold visions, fueled by late-night brainstorming sessions...