Founded in 1934, the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fulfilling our mission, ‘to create, promote, develop and support quality business opportunities in the Salem-Roanoke County Community.’ In addition to our signature events - the Business and Education Showcase, our Annual Golf Tournament, Kegs & Barrels, and, the holiday favorite, Gingerbread Festival - we also host a variety of networking events and educational workshops. Membership is affordable and based on the number of full-time employees within a company. Individuals may also join. The Chamber is a success because of the involvement and dedication of our members. Our organization also includes a 501(c)3 Salem-Roanoke County Foundation which provides several scholarships annually to high school seniors who attend a local Salem or Roanoke County School, as well as scholarships to mid-level career professionals seeking to advance in their field.