Category Business
County, city leaders join downtown business owners for safety, livability discussion Wednesday
A panel hosted by the Salem Main Street Association brings Mayor Julie Hoy, Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson and others to talk about collaborating on mitigating safety and livability issues downtown and also about how city parking revenue could be used to benefit downtown businesses.
Don Pancho moves to larger facility in former NORPAC plant
During a Wednesday ribbon cutting ceremony, Don Pancho, Reser’s Fine Foods and community leaders celebrated the opening of the Salem company’s brand new, 300,000 square food manufacturing facility.
Local flight navigator among 2025 nominees for “Coolest Things Made in Oregon”
Garmin’s touch screen navigation system pioneered upgrades in flight navigation across the industry. It was designed and manufactured largely in Salem.
Rapidly growing scam siphons nearly $200,000 in 2 weeks from Oregon’s poorest families
More than 400 low-income Oregonians lost food or welfare benefits to scammers so far in September - a rapid increase.
Oregon Gov. Kotek tells state agencies to stop travel, prepare for budget cuts
A Tuesday letter from the governor to agency directors comes after a budget surplus turned into a $373 million shortfall in a matter of weeks.
Robots, tortillas, kombucha: economic development awards recognize Salem businesses
Several Salem manufacturers and entrepreneurs took home awards at SEDCOR's annual recognition of businesses and people promoting economic development in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Elsinore Theatre lights up downtown Salem with recreated iconic sign
The Elsinore Theatre revealed a replica of its iconic blade sign Friday night, celebrating its ongoing renovation project as they approach their 100-year anniversary.
Oregon’s business reputation has taken a hit. Are businesses really leaving?
Data shows companies doing business in Oregon are frequently choosing to expand elsewhere. Limited industrial land, taxes and duplicate regulations are among the issues business leaders cite.
New Salem-based hospice opens with focus on nursing staff wellness
Solterra Hospice, which began accepting patients in November, is a new venture led by a Salem hospice nurse that limits the amount of patients per nurse to 10, far below what’s become the industry standard since Covid.