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Salem on the Edge to reopen downtown under new ownership
Anna Davis and Eric Frey bonded over wanting to showcase the work of local artists. Three years into their friendship, they’ve taken over as the new owners of Salem on the Edge. The downtown gallery, which closed last month, reopens on Friday.
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.
After sharing fine art downtown, Salem on the Edge to close
Salem on the Edge owner Melanie Weston is closing her downtown gallery to move to Southern California. Over the past four years, her gallery has highlighted local artists and welcomed newcomers to the art community.
Capitol Auto Group buys Salem’s Nissan franchise after fire destroys old dealership
Capitol Auto Group has acquired Salem’s Nissan franchise and is opening a new dealership Thursday in a building off the Salem Parkway. The former Nissan lot on Northeast Market Street is up for sale after a fire destroyed the dealership in January.
Salem business owner named Mrs. Oregon America
Business podcaster and Salem resident Ellen Yin is the first Asian American to hold the title in nearly three decades, and hopes to use the platform to support women entrepreneurs throughout the state.
Sparrow Furniture to be replaced by workforce development program
For the past six years, Salem refugees have learned English and woodworking skills at Sparrow Furniture, moving on to careers throughout the community. The store announced its closure last week, to be replaced by a broader workforce development program.
Bentley’s Coffee donates 958 toys to local animal shelters
The Salem coffee shop holds an annual toy drive in honor of the organization’s namesake: An 18-year-old yorkie mix pup.
Clyde’s Lock and Safe gets a new owner
Tim Marinello is a licensed locksmith will soon be the new owner of Clyde's Lock and Safe. The downtown storefront on State Street has been there for more than 70 years.
Holiday season is make or break for downtown Salem’s retail “tiny businesses”
Higher operating costs, inflation, price sensitivity and the allure of online shopping make running a retail business more challenging than ever.