WhO We Are
The Salem Partnership is a 39-year-old nonprofit membership organization that convenes leaders across business, nonprofit, education, healthcare, and government sectors to align priorities and advance collaborative solutions that strengthen Salem’s economic vitality, livability, and long-term sustainablity.
Our APPROACH TO ECONOMIC Development
The Salem Partnership advances intentional and responsible economic development that:
Encourages diverse business growth, entrepeneurship, and workforce opportunity
Supports a sustainable balance between tourism and year-round community vitality
Promotes long-term stewardship, resilience, and equitable access to opporunity
Protects and enhances quality of life for residents and supports inclusive community growth
Mission
As stewards of Salem’s long-term success, the Salem Partnership convenes cross-sector leaders to align priorities and advance a focused set of high-impact, strategically driven initiatives that promote economic vitality, livability, and sustainability for the entire community.
We serve as a catalyst - bringing together business, nonprofit, education, healthcare, and government partners - to strengthen collaboration, guide responsible developent, and ensure that progress is inclusive, measurable, and enduring.
VISION
Through disciplined focus, strong partnership, and long-term commitment, the Salem Partnership helps shape a future that builds on Salem’s historic strengths, while advancing an inclusive, vibrant, and resilient community for all who live, work, and learn in the city.