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Episode 15: Business, Politics, and Growth: Insights from Lore Christopher & Kyle Juran
In this episode of the Salem Business Journal Podcast, we sit down with Lore Christopher and Kyle Juran to talk about the future of Salem and Keizer. From business ventures...
Payroll tax proposal sparks emotional debate at Cherriots board meeting
By: Jesse Peone A proposal for a $39 million annual payroll tax drew more than 30 speakers to the Cherriots board Wednesday night, with business leaders and transit riders staking...
Don Pancho Opens 300,000-Square-Foot Salem Plant, Reviving Former Norpac Site
On September 24, 2025 — Don Pancho, the authentic Mexican foods brand under Reser’s Fine Foods, celebrated the grand opening of its 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Salem on Wednesday. The...
Do Entrepreneurs Feel Closer to God Than the Rest of Us Do?
What drives an entrepreneur to leap into the unknown, take on outsized risk, and chase an idea that has no guarantee of success? We often credit grit, hustle, and a...
Episode 23: Building a Media Company: Inside Jesse Peone's SBJ Transformation
Develop a greater vision with Jordan Hill on the Dirt to Sky Podcast. Bringing on a powerful aray of guest that exclusively features their talents and respective position in their...
Youth Jobs Boost: Marion County Expands Grant Program With $5/Hour Reimbursement for Local Businesses
Teenagers in Marion County will have more opportunities to land their first job this summer thanks to a county-funded program that reimburses small businesses $5 an hour for hiring first-time...
Minuteman Press Owners Expand Legacy With Salem Team and Tigard Award
Family-owned businesses are often the backbone of Oregon’s local economy, balancing tradition with innovation while staying closely tied to the communities they serve. For Craig and Carolyn Davidson, second-generation owners...
Salem Academy Christian Schools Selects Rich Duncan Construction for Major Campus Expansion
Salem Academy Christian Schools has chosen Rich Duncan Construction to lead a major expansion. The project will rise on the academy’s Lancaster Drive campus. It is set for completion in...
Real Estate Market Shows Resiliency, Though Challenges Persist
By: Ian Levin,Chapter President of CCIM Institute and Commercial Investment Member at NLCO and Deanna Gwyn, Principal Broker at Windermere Heritage in Salem and Treasurer of the Mid Valley Association...
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...