In this episode, Be-BLAC Foundation Executive Director and longtime Salem restauranteur and business owner Gregg Peterson shares his incredible life story.Gregg shares details of his upbringing in Compton, California, his battle with addiction in early adulthood, and...
On February 21, Avelo Airlines, Salem Airport’s exclusive commercial carrier, announced it will offer twice-weekly flights from Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) beginning on May 3, 2024. The new non-stop flights mark the...
Join us for the first 2024 event in our LEAD (Learn, Empower, Advance, Develop) Small Business Series as we welcome guest speaker Kyle Sexton to guide us through how to market our businesses by inspiring curiosity, building engagement, and creating commitment. Kyle...
On February 6, 2024, our Salem Emerging Leaders hosted its monthly Lunch with Leaders series, welcoming longtime Salem philanthropist and faith leader Gayle Withnell. To some in the Salem community, Gayle has been known as the “silent partner” of spouse...
On February 12, 2024, United States Congresswoman (Oregon’s 6th District) Andrea Salinas spoke to the Salem business community at our Forum Speaker Series luncheon, where she shared her perspective and insights as one of our state’s representatives in the...
