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647 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedA new Oregon law, effective October 1, 2022, prohibits hiring bonuses to promote equality, impacting businesses like Tri-Met and McMennamins. As other states increase their bonuses, Oregon f...
Salem Business JournalIn November, Salem voters will decide on a $300 million community improvement bond, funding various projects including infrastructure, affordable housing, and public safety. The bond will no...
Salem Business JournalTravel Salem, SEDCOR, Fly Salem Committee, and the Salem Chamber of Commerce urged the City Council to prioritize efforts for restoring commercial air service at Salem Airport. They highligh...
Salem Business JournalThe upcoming election season will flood media with political ads, pushing controversial issues into daily conversations. Research by Silver & Shaw shows that neutrality in political dis...
Salem Business JournalIn early August, the average national mortgage interest rate for a 30-year loan fell to 5.05% from 5.90%. However, following a sell-off in mortgage bonds, rates have since risen to 5.95%. De...
Salem Business JournalKris and Angel Scott, disillusioned with traditional jobs, discovered Chronic Tacos while seeking franchise opportunities. They opened Oregon’s first location after overcoming challenges,...
Salem Business JournalJennifer Jean, a passionate photographer, transformed her hobby into a thriving career by establishing The Loft Studio in downtown Salem. After overcoming challenges during the pandemic, she...
Salem Business JournalAlex Ferry, a State Farm Insurance Agent, defines leadership as disciplined influence, leading by example, and prioritizing personal development with integrity. He is proud of completing a c...
Salem Business JournalSalem Coffee Roasters, founded by Lan Marberry, aims to support lesser-known family coffee growers globally. Driven by her experiences on her family's Vietnamese farm, Marberry seeks to elev...
Salem Business JournalBetsy Vega turned her passion for balloon decoration into a thriving business, Rose City Balloons, starting in 2007. After moving to Oregon and gaining recognition, she registered her busine...
Salem Business JournalSunday Scaries, also known as anticipatory anxiety, effect many individuals leading into the workweek, with 76% of Americans reporting significant pre-Monday apprehension. Symptoms range fro...
Salem Business JournalSalem's retail sector shows signs of recovery post-COVID, with notable developments in different zip codes. 97301 lacks new construction, showing slight rent declines. 97302 experiences low...
Salem Business JournalCommercial real estate is undergoing significant transformations due to changing consumer habits and needs. Vacant car dealerships, banks, and hotels are prime candidates for conversion to m...
Salem Business JournalTasha Brandon has co-founded Mortgage Marketplace in South Salem with Mike Gillett after identifying a need for better lending solutions in the community. They aim to provide competitive rat...
Salem Business JournalA new Smartest Dollar report highlights that while small businesses constitute 99.9% of U.S. firms and generate nearly half of the GDP, their economic role has declined since the 1980s. Chal...
Salem Business JournalIn June, the Salem City Council prioritized the $300 million Community Improvement Bond and the 2022-23 budget. Key proposals included funding for infrastructure, youth bus passes, and affor...
Salem Business JournalHome mortgage loans are crucial in real estate transactions, emphasizing the need for strong relationships among buyers, lenders, and realtors. Key factors affecting successful closings incl...
Salem Business JournalIn 2019, Oregon established a Task Force on Universal Health Care under Senate Bill 770, advocating for a publicly funded single-payer system. While promising no out-of-pocket costs and pote...
Salem Business JournalBe Bold Street Ministries actively addresses the increasing drug overdose crisis in the U.S., especially in Oregon, which faces high opioid abuse rates. Founded by recovered addict Matt Maci...
Salem Business JournalNFIB has partnered with various business groups to challenge Oregon’s Climate Protection Program (CPP), claiming it lacks legislative approval. They argue the CPP will harm small businesse...
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