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621 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedDan Clem’s public service career in Salem spans city government, business leadership, and nonprofit stewardship. As he retires from his role as Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission, Cl...
Salem Business JournalViolet Wilson has seen it many times. A longtime property manager in Salem, Wilson has confronted the nightmare of the squatter. She remembers vividly one incident when a tenant moved...
Salem Business JournalTwenty-six years ago, a group of Salem’s community leaders looked around and realized that children who suffered abuse faced a traumatic ordeal all over again as they recounted their experie...
Salem Business JournalIn recent years, Salem’s dining landscape has welcomed an array of new concepts and flavors. Yet none have set out with ambitions quite like ADOBE, the newest culinary offering making...
Salem Business JournalSomething 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. A...
Salem Business JournalIf you're driving by McGilchrist and 22nd these days, you'll see more than just construction equipment and concrete mixers. You're watching the foundations being poured for Salem’s newest in...
Salem Business JournalSalem burger enthusiasts, mark your calendars—Burgerville is officially back, bringing plenty of local flavor to celebrate its return. On April 25, Burgerville will open its doors at the for...
Salem Business JournalChemeketa 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 raisin...
Salem Business JournalSalem’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...
Salem Business JournalOn March 17, high school students from Salem Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) earned first place in the Oregon ProStart Culinary Invitational Championship for their new restaurant co...
Salem Business JournalMore 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...
Salem Business JournalOregon State Parks is inviting nature lovers and marine life enthusiasts to witness one of the Pacific’s most remarkable migrations, as Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the coast from...
Salem Business JournalOregon 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...
Salem Business JournalThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and local governments must comply with FEMA requirements for property owners in their commu...
Salem Business Journal“Building strong connections has been the cornerstone of my career,†she said. “In the hospitality world, it’s not just about the business—it’s about the people. Those relationsh...
Salem Business JournalSALEM, OR – Ask the average Oregonian how a bill becomes law, and you might get a blank stare. That’s a problem the Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) is working...
Salem Business JournalAt First Round Boba and Crepes, owner Guadalupe "Lupe" Peralta, 21 years old, offers a creative twist on the traditional crepe, serving up innovative dessert options that have quickly become...
Salem Business JournalImagine your sales team as a football team. Your running back is that high-performing sales rep who can grab the lead, break through the defensive walls of the buyer, and...
Salem Business JournalIn recent years, the U.S. fire truck manufacturing industry has seen significant consolidation, leading to a market dominated by a few key players. This trend has raised concerns about risin...
Salem Business JournalGregg Peterson has been named Salem’s 2025 First Citizen, one of the city’s highest honors presented by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The First Citizen Award recognizes individuals...
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