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PHONE:  (540) 375-3007|HOURS:  M-F 8am-5pm |E-MAIL:  econdev@salemva.gov
LOCATION: City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153

Economic Development

PHONE:  (540) 375-3007|HOURS:  M-F 8am-5pm |E-MAIL:  econdev@salemva.gov
LOCATION: City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153
DepartmentsยปEconomic Development

Doing Business In Salem

The Department is charged with the responsibility of assisting in the improvement of Salem's natural and built environments. This is achieved through the Department's involvement in most major public and private development projects during the City's development review processes, long-range planning, and economic development activities.

Director - Melinda J. Payne
E-mail: mpayne@salemva.gov

Economic Development Specialist - Sadie Remington
E-mail: msremington@salemva.gov

 

What's New in Salem

23

Oct

2018

Job Fair This Wednesday at Salem Civic Center

Job Fair Set for October 24

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Civic Center, Economic Development

27

Sep

2018

Feel the Love

In March the City of Salem unveiled their “LOVE” sign. Made by the Streets Department the sign has been a way to spread the love through the city. Last week, Snyder’s Nursing Home brought us a replica of the “LOVE” sign their residents made. 

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Economic Development

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