Our Impact
Our mission
Salem Main Streets is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to support the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round retail, dining, and cultural destination through business retention, recruitment, and promotion.
We are the Heart of Salem - anchored in authenticity, sense of place, respect, and celebration of our downtown community.
Our Impact
Proudly serving a district of roughly 1 square mile — home to 260 storefronts, multiple cultural and historical sites, and nearly 1/3 of Salem’s population. Downtown Salem currently enjoys a business mix that is over 85% locally-owned, at least 40% microenterprises, and boasts a storefront vacancy rate of less than 2%.
Our numerous events throughout the year draw over 120,000 event attendees annually, feature 100+ small business vendors, and engage over 150+ businesses and community groups. Our volunteer ambassadors assist over 35,000 visitors annually at our October Info Booths.
Read our 2024 Impact Report
What we do
Promote Downtown Salem
Support local businesses
Build community
We can’t do it without you
As an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, we rely on donations from businesses and individuals to keep doing what we do. Please consider supporting us with a tax-deductible donation, or your time.
Salem Main Streets operates in part from the support of the City of Salem, the U.S. Department of Housing and Development, Salem Five, Eastern Bank, and the local business community.