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Why Your Prospects Aren’t Buying—And It Has Nothing to Do with Your Pitch
Sales teams often find themselves frustrated by stalled deals, ghosting prospects, and polite conversations that go nowhere. You prepare your presentation, you showcase the value, and yet—nothing sticks. The real...
Oregon Startup Conference Highlights Regional Innovation, Dayo Secures Top Investment
The Oregon Startup Conference 2025 recently convened, bringing together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from across Oregon. Hosted by the Launch Mid-Valley Regional Innovation Hub, an...
Beyond the Trophies: What the 2025 Business Awards Say About Salem’s Economic Pulse
Something was different at the Salem Convention Center on June 9. Yes, there was networking, the kind you'd expect at a midday business luncheon. But beneath the polite greetings and...
From Tax Breaks to Tariffs, U.S. Chamber Outlines Key Federal Policies for Small Businesses
The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session may be winding down, but Chris Eyler, Vice President of Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says business is starting to...
Wyden’s 2024 Stock Windfall Outpaces Market, Sparks Insider Trading Debate
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon enjoyed a 123.8% increase in the value of his stock portfolio in 2024 – a stunning gain that more than doubled his holdings . The...
Salem's New Business Boom Defies Economic Uncertainty
Something unusual is unfolding in Salem. In the face of rising inflation, budget shortfalls, and creeping unemployment, a surprising wave of business openings is sweeping through the city. At first...
Chemeketa Renews Push for Bond to Modernize Campuses Without Raising Taxes
Chemeketa Community College is renewing efforts for a $140 million bond measure in May 2025, seeking to upgrade aging facilities and expand high-demand training programs — all without raising property...
From Slowdown to Stabilization: What’s Next for Salem Retail?
Salem’s retail market in 2024 saw a slowdown in leasing activity, with total square footage leased dropping by over 34% and the average lease size shrinking by nearly 18% compared...
Battle Lines Drawn for Bill That Would Create Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board
More than 80 people testified in-person on a contentious bill that would establish a new board under the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) tasked with setting minimum pay and...
Oregon Hospitals Spend 8.7% Less on Community Benefit in 2023
Oregon hospitals reduced their community benefit spending by 8.7% in 2023, marking the first decline in this spending since 2014. According to a new data brief from the Oregon Health...