Salem, OR – Marion County is pleased to offer additional business relief grants for local businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. The county expects to distribute approximately $3.5 million in grant funding to local businesses by the end of the year. Nearly $1.5...
Mayor Chuck Bennett encourages you to shop local this holiday season. Given the disastrous effects COVID-19 has had on our local businesses, it is now up to us, the consumers, to help support those who have supported our community through thick and thin. Head over to...
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown will convene a Special Session of the Oregon Legislature at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, to address Oregonians’ most pressing needs given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which have only been compounded by Oregon’s horrific wildfires....
Over the past year, our community has been faced with incredible challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many businesses have been forced to close their doors due to our uncertain climate, we have seen substantial growth in new businesses right here in...
Long-awaited guidance from the IRS released late 11/18/20 is not very favorable for taxpayers on the issue of the non-deductibility of expenses related to PPP loans. Based upon this latest guidance, the IRS is clearly stating that the expenses associated with PPP...
For the last several years, Doneth and Sturdivant Wealth Advisors, in collaboration with the Kroc Center, has sponsored families in need by buying and wrapping gifts to later distribute during the Christmas season. They invited their clients to participate in the...
Expertise cannot be inherited; it must be introduced, taught and trained. At Parr Lumber, one of the largest building material suppliers in the nation, this notion is being built to last. CTEC Graduates Tim Kiser, 20, and Michael Elder, 18, work the yard at Parr...
Joshua Lehner, economist at the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis, invites you to join us next Monday, December 14th from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM, to discuss timely topics such as the economic impacts of COVID-19, state forecasts heading into the 2021-2023 Biennium,...
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce family grieves with the Salem community and the Pierce family over the unexpected and tragic passing of Dr. Selma Pierce. The Salem Chamber and the Inspire Foundation were fortunate to have Dr. Selma Pierce as a leader on their...
As our earth becomes colder, and the days become shorter, an overlooked population seeks refuge on the margins of our society. The homeless population in our city is a diverse pool of individuals whose voices are often stigmatized with negative connotations. With...
