Business of the Year Awards & All-Member Annual Meeting
Each summer, at the final Forum Speaker Series Luncheon of the season, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes members who went above and beyond to help our community thrive with our Business of the Year Awards & All-Member Annual Meeting!
Award Categories
- Business of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- New Business of the Year
- Key Community Initiative or Non-Profit of the Year
- Agriculture, Processing or Manufacturing Business of the Year
- Small Business or Entrepreneur of the Year
2024 Business of the Year Awards & All-Member Meeting
To conclude the 2023-2024 season of the Forum Speaker Series, the Salem Chamber hosted and presented its annual Business of the Year Awards and Annual All-Member Meeting at the Salem Convention Center on June 10, 2024.
Six exceptional companies and organizations were recognized for their excellence in business, but also for their outstanding community engagement efforts which have made a lasting impact in the Salem area and beyond.
2024 Winners
- Business of the Year – Dalke Construction
- Employer of the Year – Green Acres Landscape, Inc.
- New Business of the Year – Miller’s BBQ
- Non-Profit of the Year – Center for Hope & Safety
- Manufacturer of the Year – La Familia Cider Company
- Small Business of the Year – Sunco Homes & Remodeling
2023 Business of the Year Awards & All-Member Meeting
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 Winners
- Business of the Year – Bark Boys, Inc.
- Workforce Development Leadership Award – Modern Building Systems
- Employer of the Year – Doneth & Sturdivant Wealth Advisors
- New Business of the Year – Salem Capitals Basketball
- Key Community Initiative or Non-Profit of the Year – CASA of Marion County
- Agriculture, Processing or Manufacturing Business of the Year – Don Froylan Creamery
- Small Business or Entrepreneur of the Year – Zak Stone Photography