Category Business
COLUMN: Unemployment low in Salem, but wage growth mixed
Despite wage increases, the leisure and hospitality industry hasn't added many jobs in recent years compared to other sectors of Salem's economy.
Cannery redevelopment project gets green light from city
The developer buying the former Truitt Brothers cannery site on Front Street plans to preserve the 1914 building and two piers over the Willamette River while redeveloping the site as a 382-apartment neighborhood with a food hall, market and more.
From humble beginnings, LifeSource’s founder built a small natural foods empire in Salem
Thirty years after its founding, LifeSource Natural Foods has remained an independently owned grocery store in south Salem, despite consolidation in the industry and more competition from mainstream grocers.
Five key takeaways about the state of downtown Salem
Vacancy rates are low and developers are investing millions in downtown, but inflation, safety and parking remain challenges for business owners and customers alike.
The problems and promise of downtown Salem
Many downtown businesses report fewer people coming into their stores as a Covid push to support small businesses fades and inflation hits people hard. But downtown remains flush with new developments and businesses eager to invest and expand.
New leader brings passion, experience to Willamette Valley Visitors Association
Tori Middelstadt wants to help the Willamette Valley attract visitors for wine, sports and the outdoors, while benefitting the people who live here.
Taste the latest from Salem’s food entrepreneurs at Friday market
Ola Elkanah’s packaged African spices and meals make it easy to bring West African staples to life at home. Her business, Flourish Spices, is one of 20 participating in an evening market at Chemeketa Community College to show off Oregon food entrepreneurs.
Hundreds of Oregon wage theft, minimum wage complaints could be thrown out
Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries is supposed to enforce worker protections, but a backlog of cases and understaffing mean millions of dollars in violations go uncollected.
Robot-worked nursery, Fly Salem among mid-Valley efforts honored for economic development
SEDCOR, the region’s economic development nonprofit, on Wednesday recognized businesses, partnerships and people who have contributed to more than $178 million in investment coming to the Salem area over the past year.