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621 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedEmployers are facing hiring challenges amid inflation and pandemic recovery, leading to a need for improved recruitment strategies. Refreshing marketing, handling online reviews, understandi...
Salem Business JournalMaryland, Georgia, Florida, and Connecticut have suspended their gas taxes to alleviate rising fuel prices, albeit for limited durations. Governors face complexities over funding and potenti...
Salem Business JournalSalem, OR will soon welcome a new Ace Hardware store, owned by Jeremy and Heidi Mackay, at 3344 Lancaster DR, opening in May 2022. This family-owned establishment focuses on outdoor living,...
Salem Business JournalCapitol Auto Group donated $340,000 to the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, marking a 13% increase from 2021. This employee-driven campaign involved 81% of staff participating in var...
Salem Business JournalHousing prices are rising significantly, causing stress for buyers while benefiting current homeowners. In Salem, the market remains competitive with low inventory, pushing many to rent inst...
Salem Business JournalKelsey Oran, Principal Broker at Hancock Commercial Real Estate, defines leadership as using one's gifts to uplift others. She is proud of her team's resilience during pandemic challenges an...
Salem Business JournalDARE TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WOMAN by Lucy Escobar empowers women to achieve personal and professional success through a structured methodology. The book offers tools and strategies to overcome c...
Salem Business JournalThe new Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties aims to be a communal space, described as Salem's living room, fostering belonging and connections. A cafe, Thrive Healthy Kitchen, will se...
Salem Business JournalSupply chain disruptions are causing delays and rising costs in commercial real estate (CRE) development, particularly due to shortages of materials like lumber and appliances. While these c...
Salem Business JournalVolunteering, despite busy lives, offers significant benefits for individuals and organizations. It fosters community connections, enhances employee health and teamwork, boosts business succ...
Salem Business JournalOregon lawmakers plan to address flaws in Measure 110, the state's drug decriminalization law, in the upcoming legislative session on Feb. 5. Concerns about public safety and insufficient tr...
Salem Business JournalI know what most of us are thinking as we enter 2024. Thoughts about our families, careers, businesses, health, and aging are common - I'm no exception; these are on...
Salem Business JournalDATE TIME LOCATION EVENT Admission 2-Jan 5:30PM - 8:30PM Council Chambers555 Liberty St. SE, 240Salem, Oregon 97301 Planning Commission Free 3-Jan 5:30PM - 7:30PM Xicha Brewing - North Salem...
Salem Business JournalThe Salem Business Journal is launching a Spanish Print Edition to enhance engagement with the Hispanic community in Salem, aiming to improve political awareness and representation. This ini...
Salem Business JournalWith the holiday shopping season upon us, we are reminded of how important access to local stores and products right here in our community is to our everyday lives. I...
Salem Business JournalThe Salem Business Journal announces Promise King as its new columnist. With a rich background in journalism and policy, King has worked with several Portland publications and served in the...
Salem Business JournalThe Salem City Council has returned to the drawing board with a two-fold strategy to gain revenue and to protect the budget, hoping to solve Salem's projected $19.4 million deficit...
Salem Business JournalAs a small business owner, a former mayor, and a mother of twin daughters, I understand how federal policies can have a significant – and sometimes unintended – impact on...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon State Legislature will reconvene in January to address Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs. Changes are anticipated, including stricter enf...
Salem Business Journal“Two can be as bad as one, it’s the loneliest number since the number one.†Last week the President of Oregon State University and the school’s athletic director, came before...
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