SALEM IS RIGHT FOR BUSINESS

A place for companies like yours to grow and thrive

Few metropolitan areas in America stand at such a favorable junction of environment, resources and business amenities as Salem. We're 40 minutes from Portland, an hour from the ocean and no more than 90 minutes from year-round skiing, world-class windsurfing, fishing, hiking, camping and whitewater rafting. Yet we're within an hour's drive of 70 percent of Oregon's population.

We're especially rich in one precious resource: water. Salem's water was recently judged the best tasting in the West and is among the purest to be found anywhere.

Some 14 of the state's top public colleges and universities are from minutes to less than an hour away. And more of Salem's public schools are on Oregon's top 10 list than those of any other city in the state.

Salem is an exceptional environment for living, for working, and for growing a business. Our commutes are short, our air pure, our parks abundant and beautiful. We have abundant land for development. A ready and willing workforce. Great training programs. And a city that works hard to make doing business easy.

How can we be of service? You can learn a lot more about Salem's many assets to industry, commercial and retail and professional firms right here. For information and services to help you in the daily course of your Salem business, follow the drop-down menus above to the support you need.

	Permits and Inspections Everything you need to know about construction and Salem's simplified development review: land use applications, zoning and design review.		Services and Resources Making doing business easier:  development services, and useful resources or incentives for industrial and retail firms to locate or expand in Salem.
	Property Selection Learn more about exciting industrial properties, development opportunities, City lease space in downtown retail core and commercial leasing.		Current Developments Learn more about major projects and planned construction in Salem.  We make doing business with the City easier - see our requests for bids and proposals.
	Salem Assets Three brief glimpses into what makes Salem a magnet for business: our land, people and support.		Maps Salem's has many business map resources such as zoning, urban renewal areas, utilities, and much more...