Small Business and Startup

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Starting a business can be exciting, fun, and overwhelming. The City of Salem is here to help support growth and development in our community. Navigating the available resources can be difficult. If you have questions, please contact the City of Salem Economic Development Division staff by calling 503-540-2435 or 503-540-2480.

Advising and training

Financial

Business Oregon
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments
Nonprofit Lenders: Please contact us for more information.
U.S. Small Business Administration

Networking

Regulatory

Startup businesses

Launch Mid-Valley: Please contact us for more information.
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

Gilgamesh Brewery

Contact us

Annie GorskiEconomic Development ManagerUrban Development Department

Mailing address:

350 Commercial ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

503-540-2480 503-588-6178

Fax: 503-589-2054

TTY/TDD:

503-588-6370

Additional resources

Site Selection
Salem is committed to providing tools and resources to help you relocate to and/or expand in our community.
Financial Incentives
Salem offers a variety of services, resources, and financial incentives to help your business and support economic growth.
Construction and Remodeling
If you want to construct a building or make changes to your property, you will likely need approval from the City. The development process includes three general components: land use, public infrastructure, and building permits.