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Honoree George Grabenhorst Receives 2023 Oregon State REALTOR of the Year Award

Correction Notice: In our June 2023 feature, "Salem Business Legacy: Honoree George Grabenhorst Receives 2023 Oregon State REALTOR of the Year Award," we inadvertently misrepresented aspects of Mr. Grabenhorst's illustrious...

Salem Events: July

The award-winning "Best Damn BBQ Sauce" was founded in Salem

Mike White, inspired by his sauce hunt, created his own BBQ sauce in Salem, named ‘Sweet Lady Love.' His sweet and tangy Kansas City style sauce won first place at the prestigious American Royal contest, leading to the launch of Best Damn BBQ Sauce in 2018, now in 500 stores, with plans for sustainable growth.

INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY - MARION COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE MET AND APPROVED THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 COUNTY BUDGET

On May 23, the Marion County Budget Committee met to discuss the proposed $689 million fiscal year 2023-24 budget. The committee is composed of three county commissioners and three citizen...

Legislature Working to Increase Construction Regulation Authority

Construction bills in an Oregon legislative session are typically focused on prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and public contracting. However, this year dollars in federal spending bills come attached to their own...

Local Elections

The primary races in Oregon concluded on May 17th, marking significant political shifts, particularly for the gubernatorial race featuring Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan, and Betsy Johnson. Salem also saw competitive city council elections, including Chris Hoy becoming Mayor. These developments set the stage for the pivotal general election on November 8th.

Salem Business Legacy: Honoree George Grabenhorst Receives 2023 Oregon State REALTOR of the Year Award

George Grabenhorst, Senior Advisor at SVN Commercial Advisors LLC, has received the prestigious 2023 Oregon State REALTOR of the Year Award, in recognition of his exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication...

Chane Griggs: A Beacon of Servant Leadership in Salem

The Salem Chamber of Commerce recently awarded Chane Griggs the prestigious First Citizens Award, recognizing her exceptional accomplishments as a servant leader in the community. Griggs has never sought recognition...

Senate Moves Closer to Implosion

The political stalemate in the Oregon Senate is showing no signs of breaking in time for a normal conclusion to the 2023 Legislative Session. If anything, leadership is moving further...

Salem Events:

The content outlines various events organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations in June, highlighting dates, times, locations, and admission fees. Events include award ceremonies, workshops, community meetings, and recreational activities, catering to a diverse audience, with some events being free and others requiring a fee.