Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

06/16/2026

Welcome to our newest Member, Marco Polo Global Restaurant:

Marco Polo Global Restaurant offers American, Italian, Asian, Indian, vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian cuisine in Salem. Food Without Borders.

06/15/2026

At our last monthly Business Advocacy Meeting, the business community received key updates from several community areas, including tourism and short-term rental fees, commercial air service, Salem City Council, and downtown Salem.

Watch Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKGNbha2PaQ

The meeting also included a presentation by Oregon Business & Industry about the Oregon Scorecard, which tracks metrics on our state's economy and competitiveness.

Speakers:

- Angie Villery, President & CEO of Travel Salem
- Angela Wilhelms, CEO of Oregon Business & Industry (OBI)
- Brent DeHart, President of Salem Aviation Fueling
- Salem City Councilor Shane Matthews (Ward 3)
- Derek Gilbert, Board Member of the Salem Main Street Association

06/15/2026

Business Spotlight: Old Guy Painting

Full Spotlight: https://salemchamber.org/old-guy-painting/chamber-blog/business-spotlight/

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a contractor who combines craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your home can feel like a challenge. That’s exactly what sets Keizer-based Old Guy Painting apart. Founded in 2015 by Garrett Brown, Old Guy Painting is a family-owned business built on decades of experience, attention to detail, and a simple mission: to deliver painting services done right the first time, every time.

Garrett spent decades traveling across the U.S. and abroad as a mechanical and piping engineer, consultant, and project manager before deciding it was time to stay closer to home. With precision and work ethic carried over from the industrial world, he launched Old Guy Painting to serve homeowners and businesses across Salem, Keizer, and the surrounding area.

To learn more, visit oldguypainting.com.

And thank you to Old Guy Painting for recently serving as an Economy Booster Sponsor for our 2026 Business of the Year Awards!

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a contractor who combines craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your home can feel like a challenge.

06/13/2026

Ground has officially been broken!

It was a privilege to join Salem Academy Christian Schools as they celebrated the groundbreaking of their new secondary building. This exciting project will expand educational opportunities for students and serve future generations in our community.

Congratulations to the team, supporters, and families who helped make this milestone possible!

06/12/2026

Welcome to our newest member:

Randell Construction Company is a general contractor that specializes in tenant improvements. We do jobs of all sizes and pride ourselves on having long lasting relationships with our clients.

06/12/2026

Welcome to our newest member Sarina’s Italian Kitchen :

Sarina's Italian Kitchen brings generations of Italian family recipes to the Pacific Northwest, serving authentic flavors inspired by traditions passed down through the Sarina family.

06/11/2026

See more photos from the ribbon-cutting for Lilly's Glow and Glam Beauty Salon on May 28!

06/11/2026

On May 28, Lilly's Glow & Glam Beauty Salon celebrated its re-opening under new ownership of Lilly Ruiz with a ribbon-cutting!

Located on 2620 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem, the neighborhood salon has renewed energy with new leadership. We were thrilled to join Lilly, her family, friends, and supporters for this joyous occasion.

Join us in congratulating Lilly and her team at the salon!

06/11/2026

Welcome to our newest member Cal’s Moving & Storage:

We are a residential and commerical moving & storage company. We offer both the full service and labor only service options. Our company is also licensed to move clients throughout the lower 48.