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salem oregon economy: Make A Difference in Salem Oregon! - 08/21/09 12:10 PM
Your help is needed to make a difference for Salem homeless families
As you drive down Edgewater Street in west Salem, you can easily pass and not notice the day center of Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network (Salem IHN).  It is in an area of older homes converted to business use and apartment buildings.  The unpretentious sign gives only a small clue as to what business this location contains.  Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network is a safe haven to families experiencing homelessness.  The program unites dozens of churches and hundreds of volunteers to serve the goal of self sufficiency for homeless families.
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salem oregon economy: Good Economic News to Share with Buyers - 03/29/09 09:22 AM

Media emphasises the negative news, but some economic indicators are improving! 
Personal spending is tracted closely by economists because it accounts for about 70% of total economic activity.  Consumer spending has increased in January and February indicating a rise in consumer confidence.   
Consumer savings has increased from nearly zero a year ago to over 4% in 2009 -- good news that people are thinking seriously about their personal finances. 
While personal incomes have dropped due to layoffs, these economic indicators give hope that the declining economy is coming to an end.
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salem oregon economy: The Future Hold Promise! Article on Salem Oregon's Economy - 11/10/08 08:02 AM
This editorial was in the Stateman Journal on Sunday and I felt it filled with so many wonderful economic aspects about Salem, that I wanted to share it.  It seems that negative and sensational news is what we remember, while there are so many positive aspects of our local economy we can focus upon! 
The future does hold promise for Salem!
Economic news is not all bad in Salem - Bill Church - November 9, 2008
Eons from now, when media archeologists pick through the rubble of 2008, they'll find remains that will make them pause. 
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