Roger Tofte, creator of Enchanted Forest, stands in Tofteville Western Town on Tuesday, October 27. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Enchanted Forest will remain in business after raising over $360,000 from fans of the storied amusement park located just south of Salem. In October, Enchanted Forest warned that it would go bust[Read More…]
Tag: SALEM BUSINESS
With lights and some paints, downtown association seeks to bring cheer to city center
A Hanukkah candle painted on the window of a local downtown business. (Courtesy/Caren Ann Jackson) This winter, the Salem Main Street Association decided downtown needed more than white lights to mark the holiday season. Hoping to inspire some cheer in the midst of a pandemic and a difficult year, the[Read More…]
Shutdowns haven’t stopped Noble Wave from bringing Louisiana cuisine to Salem
In 2018, three men searched nationwide to find the perfect home for a brewery and restaurant. They chose Salem. In mid-May of 2019, they opened Noble Wave in Suite 112 of the Reed Opera House at 189 Liberty St. N.E. Keeping that restaurant alive throughout 2020 has been a challenge.[Read More…]
The JCPenney building is empty. How it’s developed could change downtown
Nick Williams, commercial real estate adviser, stands in a back storeroom at the vacant JCPenney store in downtown Salem on Monday, Nov. 23. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) For the first time in over four decades, Salem’s JCPenney was empty on Black Friday. In late October, the inventory at the big-box retailer,[Read More…]
BUSINESS ROUNDUP: X-mas benefits expiration, waiting week waiver ends, help for homeowners and restaurants
Oregon Employment Department. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) There’s a lot going on business. To help keep you up to speed, the Salem Reporter has launched a semi-regular roundup of business-related items that includes new business openings, locations, grant opportunities and others. To suggest an item, reach out to reporter Jake Thomas[Read More…]
BUSINESS ROUNDUP: New Covid regulations, empty box retailer for sale, Santiam Canyon rebuilding update, get stimulated and safety training en Español
Masks and protective gear are part of the job as laborers in essential fields continue working. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) There’s a lot going on business. To help keep you up to speed, the Salem Reporter has launched a semi-regular roundup of business-related items that includes new business openings, locations, grant[Read More…]
After over a quarter-century, new owner takes over at Salem Art Department
Jessica Ramey (left), the new owner of the Art Department, with Katy and Jim Vigeland who sold the business to her. (Jake Thomas/Salem Reporter) After spending decades working jobs to pay the bills, Jessica Ramey has found her happy ending. On Sept. 30, Katy and Jim Vigeland handed her the[Read More…]
BUSINESS ROUNDUP: A second look at workers’ comp, Electric Alley and agricultural grants
Electric Alley in downtown Salem on Thursday, September 3. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) There’s a lot going on business. To help keep you up to speed, the Salem Reporter is launching a semi-regular roundup of business-related items including new business openings, locations, grant opportunities and others. To suggest an item, reach[Read More…]
For Konditorei, pandemic layers on challenges as business opens and closes
Gerry Frank’s Konditorei plans to open again on Monday, Aug. 17 – the pandemic willing. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) [ NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing this information free as a community service. You can support dissemination by subscribing. ] “I’m getting a little irritated by this whole thing,” said Linae Sielicky, co-owner[Read More…]
For those in Salem with depression, new clinic provides another resource for treatment
Dr. Jonathan Horey, cofounder and chief medical officer, Active Recovery TMS. (Submitted photo) People with depression that isn’t easily treated soon won’t have to drive for hours to access an innovative, FDA-approved therapy option. On Aug. 3, Active Recovery TMS will open a new clinic in south Salem. The Boulder[Read More…]