WhirLocal Salem

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Founders and Publishers of WhirLocal

For Local People

Small businesses in our community need our support more than ever. The problem is, big tech and big box dominate our economy.  Like you, our publishers live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, and we believe our community deserve better.

By using our community-based website, you’ll be able to connect with local places, buy local, and help our entire community thrive.

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For Local Places

With big tech and big box dominating our economy, we know that building a local business can be hard. Like you, we live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve.

By leveraging our local, community-based website and marketing tools, you’ll be able to promote your local business, connect with local people, and get more customers all while using a local media company that truly cares.

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Tim FahndrichJulie Hoy Sworn In as New Mayor of Salem, OregonJan. 16th, 2025

Julie Hoy Sworn In as New Mayor of Salem, Oregon

This week, Salem welcomed a new chapter in its leadership as Julie Hoy was officially sworn in as the city’s mayor. The ceremony, held Monday evening at City Hall, marked the beginning of a new ter…
Pam FahndrichStephanie M. Palmblad & Willamette Legacy Law: Providing Estate Planning in Salem Oregon with Heart and ExpertiseJan. 9th, 2025

Stephanie M. Palmblad & Willamette Legacy Law: Providing Estate Planning in Salem Oregon with Heart and Expertise

Stephanie M. Palmblad’s story is one of purpose, passion, and community. As an accomplished estate planning and probate attorney and the founder of Willamette Legacy Law in Salem, Oregon, Stephanie…

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Blog

Why Focusing on Benefits and Emotion Wins Over Features Every Time

Ever find yourself diving headfirst into the nitty-gritty features of your product or service, only to see your prospect’s eyes glaz…

📢 Exciting News for Our Local Business Community!

WhirLocal Salem recently hosted a hands-on AI Workshop at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, and it was a huge success! Local business owners came …

AI Training Workshop – November 14, 2024 – Sign Up Today!

Do you use AI on a regular basis in your business, yet wonder if there are ways you could be utilizing it better? 

You’re not alone!

R…

Announcing Pumpkin Contest Winners!

Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor! Thank you to everyone who submitted pumpkins and who participated in the community voting round in our contest this year. 478 votes were c…

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Pam Fahndrich

Co-founder & COO

Pam is originally from Virginia and moved to Oregon in August of 1991 to take a voluntary service position at Western Christian School as an assistant lead…
LeadershipSales

Tim Fahndrich

Co-founder & CEO

Tim grew up as an MK (missionary kid) and is the youngest of 5 brothers. For over 10 years, he was a partner in a family landscape contracting business. He…
DevelopmentLeadership

Alexander Demchak

Technology Director

Alex has been with the Third River Marketing team since May, 2011. He graduated from Sprague High School in 2008 and promptly went to Chemeketa Community C…
Digital MarketingLeadership

Elyssa

Content Director

Elyssa is the Content Director for WhirLocal Salem and has been with the company since 2015. Born and raised in Salem, she has a passion for supporting loc…
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