Located in the northwest region of Oregon is Salem, the state’s capital and second-largest city after Portland. As of 2019, Salem’s metropolitan population is set at more than 400,000 that covers the counties of Marion and Polk. Salem has a total area of almost 50 square miles, most of which is made up of land area.

In the 19th century, the main economic force of Salem involved the trading of goods and furs from animal trappers and food gatherers. As Salem grew in size into the 20th century, its economy evolved into a hub for area farming communities. In 1982, Kettle Foods, Inc., began its headquarters in Salem and currently employs 700 in the city.

As of 2018, top employers in Salem include: the State of Oregon (19,700 employees), Salem-Keizer School District (4,692), Salem Health: (6,000), Marion County (1,533), NORPAC Foods, Inc. (1,500), Federal government (1,500), Chemeketa Community College (1,401), City of Salem (1,355), and State Accident Insurance Fund (992).

The Culture in Salem

Every year, Salem offers its residents and tourists many kinds festivals and market events. Operating from May to November is the Salem Saturday Market, a popular exhibit of local crafts, baked goods, produce, and meat. A Wednesday Farmer’s Market is hosted during the summer in the downtown area of Salem, and a Holiday Gift Market in the winter months.

Salem offers several festivals and exhibits every year including:

• World Beat Festival: held annually in June that features international crafts, music, dance, food, and folklore from every content.
• Salem Art Fair & Festival: takes place during the summer and features artwork, interactive exhibits, food, and performances.
• Bite of Salem: held in July and consists of food samples from local restaurants, with live entertainment.
• Chef’s Night Out: a wine and food benefit held in the summer.
• Oregon State Fair: held in August and features exhibits, competitions and carnival rides, concerts, and rodeos.
• Mid-Valley Video Festival: offers local, national and international independent films in theaters throughout the city.

Located in Salem’s downtown region is its Willamette Heritage Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Elsinore Theatre, and other historic buildings to offer historic looks into the city’s foundation.

 

Commercial Debt Collection Services in Salem

For business owners in Salem, it can be a struggle for get debt paid back to you. Fortunately, Prestige Services, Inc., is a top commercial debt collection agency that provides effective debt collection services for businesses like yours. We offer several comprehensive debt recovery services, each with outstanding advantages including:

• Online access (24/7) for you to check the status of your claims
• Free demand service for 10 days: This means if the debtor pays our office or yours within 10 days of placement, we don’t take a fee on the payment
• No debt collection, no fee: We will only take a fee if we collect; if our debt recovery service fails, we don’t accept a fee
• Pre-collection services: We offer collection outsourcing to clients that have a volume of accounts
• Free Final Notice Forms: our effective final notice forms are free for you to use

 

Prestige Services, Inc., is dedicated to being transparent and providing you effective services that meet your business needs. For Salem businesses looking for commercial debt collection laws, visit our Oregon Debt Collection Laws Summary.