For the final Forum Speaker Series event of the 2022-2023 season on June 12, 2023, the Salem Chamber hosted and presented its annual Business of the Year Awards and All-Member Meeting at the Salem Convention Center.
Seven outstanding companies and organizations were recognized for their excellence in business, but also for their outstanding community engagement efforts and the key partnerships they’ve established across the Salem-Keizer area.
2023 Awardees:
Business of the Year – Bark Boys, Inc.
Workforce Development Leadership Award – Modern Building Systems
Employer of the Year – Doneth & Sturdivant Wealth Advisors
Small Business/Entrepreneur of the Year – Zak Stone Photography
Ag Manufacturer of the Year – Don Froylan Creamery
New Business of the Year – Salem Capitals Basketball
Non-Profit of the Year – CASA of Marion County
In addition, the Chamber took time to recognize its key volunteers, including members of its Board of Directors, and celebrated the 2023 Leadership Salem graduating class.
The Salem Chamber thanks its Business of the Year sponsor, Willamette Valley Bank, for making this event possible.