A portrait of Salem would not be complete without understanding that this community is filled with citizens with a vision to see what the future will demand and go into business to provide it. Salem is a gathering place for commerce, agriculture, and government. Salem has many businesses with have lasted the test of time for 15 to 100 years. These businesses have invested in the community and remain a part of efforts to improve Salem’s well being.

Here are some of Salem's heritage businesses:

Arbuckle Costic Architects

Belcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

Bible Book House, Inc.

Bishop's Store

Capital Manor

Capital Press Newspaper

Curly's Dairy

Gerry Frank’s Konditorei

Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest

Home Service Oil Company

Key Title Company

Northwest Natural Gas Company

Olson's Florist

Portland General Electric

Pumilite Building Products

Roberson Motors

Roth's Your Family Markets

Salem Electric Company

Salem Hospital

Salem Tent & Awning

State Farm Insurance

Statesman Journal Newspaper

Vande Burgt & Co. Accountants

VanNatta Public Relations, Inc.

Walling Companies

White's Restaurant

Whitlock's Vacuum and Sewing Center