Hello, Two years into a nasty recession and those of us still standing should be leaner, meaner, and ready to rumble. Amidst the rubble, I see some local businesses that have actually begun to expand, seeing opportunity for growth and having the stones to go for it. After several fruitless, frustrating trips to Sam’s Club [...]
Read more →Hello, Yesterday, I listened to a classic Dylan tune, The Times, They Are A Changin’ and never did it seem more relevant. The current economic tsunami has forced us all to search for more sustainable lifestyles. So when two local men decided to put much of their time and energy into re-starting a Salem farmers [...]
Read more →Hello, Have we ever witnessed such a dramatic shift in the zeitgeist of America? Suddenly, austerity is hip; excess is way, way out. This summer we were pummeled by the $4 gallon. Then the financial sector’s spectacular meltdown. The easy credit spigot has closed with a resounding snap. And now consumers have curtailed their...
Read more →Hello, I felt compelled to go further into our decision to end Friday evening hours. Nearly two years ago, we decided to try and create an evening coffee culture where none existed. In San Francisco (and indeed most cities) coffee houses thrive as an evening alternative to bars as a gathering spot. We were...
Read more →Hello, Two weeks and counting until The Steel Valley Super National Car Show comes to Salem. For some reason, many locals leave town this weekend, but I’m here to tell you that is a big mistake! After Boardman residents became increasingly hostile to the event, show organizers decided to move the event to Quaker...
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