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WHAT IS

AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SALEM?

GRO’s goal is to help in gaining collaboration and accountability of Salem’s core leaders together, to identify and execute on the key projects.

The Salem Community is the heart of a vibrant Ozarks Region, rich with natural resources. Working together we:

  • Encourage education and life-long learning
  • Embrace and share our culture, arts, and heritage
  • Promote our agriculture, timber & tourism industry
  • Foster economic prosperity
  • Invest in quality of life for all.

VISION

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ACTIVE PROJECTS

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Salem
Resilient Economy
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UPCOMING EVENT

27
July, 2021
Non-Specified

Cross-Community Meeting: Economic Development

July 27, 2021
- 10:00 am
Virtual
- Facebook Live Event
20
July, 2021
Non-Specified

Cross-Community Meeting: Project Rise

July 20, 2021
- 9:00 am
Virtual
- Facebook Live Event
15
July, 2021
Non-Specified

GRO Monthly Business Speaker Event

July 15, 2021
- 12:00 pm
Virtual
- Facebook Live Event
13
July, 2021
Non-Specified

Cross-Cross-Community Meeting: Chamber Consortium

July 13, 2021
- 9:00 am
Virtual
- Facebook Live Event
6
July, 2021
Non-Specified

Cross-Community Meeting: Community Engagement

July 6, 2021
- 9:00 am
Virtual
- Facebook Live Event
29
June, 2021
Non-Specified

Cross-Community Meeting: Housing

June 29, 2021
- 2:00 pm
Virtual
- Facebook Live Event
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ABOUT OUR TOWN

HISTORY

YOUR BUSINESS BELONGS HERE

LIVE HERE.
PLAY HERE.

LEADERS

PEOPLE

INVOLVED

Sally Burbridge

Economic Development Director

Chris Thompson

Chief Executive Officer,
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
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CONTACT US

Sally Burbridge

Economic Development Director

economic@salemmo.com
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CONTACT US

Sally Burbridge

Economic Development Director

economic@salemmo.com
Facebook

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR
NEWSLETTER

Salem History

Dent County was first explored by Dustin Counts and settled between 1818 and 1829. In 1851, the Missouri Assembly created Dent County from portions of Crawford and Shannon counties. It was named for early settler Lewis Dent, who served as the first representative. A log courthouse, built circa 1851–1852, was Dent County’s first and was located on the Wingfield farm northeast of Salem. W. P. Williams became the first mayor of Salem in 1860, just after the Missouri State Legislature passed laws regarding the administration of village government. During the American Civil War, Salem was sometimes manned by units of the 5th Missouri State Militia. Village governments were suspended during the Civil War. In 1881, Salem was incorporated as a town (*Note per wikipedia)

YOUR BUSINESS BELONGS HERE

The Economic Development Office provides services for the City of Salem andeconomic development director Dent County. Partnering with other organizations in the area, we can provide assistance to new and expanding businesses and industries.

Your Business Belongs Here

Each year, visitors from around the country come to Salem, Missouri and surrounding Dent County to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities available here. And every year, many of those visitors choose to make the Salem area their home. The friendly people, great schools, access to healthcare and social services, beautiful parks, and strong faith community make Salem and Dent County a wonderful place to raise a family and earn a living.