# Event Details - **Event Name**: Investor Lab Salem - June 11th - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Future of Downtown — Why Community Is the New Anchor TenantAbout this EventEnjoy an evening of learning and networking with Investor Lab!At our June meeting in Salem, you'll hear from Jacob Espinoza, the Chief Entertainment Officer of Salem Center.You'll learn:- Why the real vacancy crisis isn't retail, it's gathering- The new anchor model: recurring community before recurring tenants- What Jacob is actually doing at Salem Center- How local media and live events change spaces- Why the next decade of downtown winners will be locally owned_____Thursday, June 11Investor Lab Salem — Cellar 54 at The ForgeNetworking begins at 6 PM. The presentation runs from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. And stick around for another 30 minutes of networking time afterward!This event is FREE to attend._____Jacob Espinoza is the Chief Entertainment Officer of Salem Center, leading the revitalization of downtown Salem's anchor property in partnership with its new local ownership group. He is also the founder of What's Happening Salem, a local media platform with 40,000+ Instagram followers and 10,000+ newsletter subscribers, and the author of How Parties Will Save the World. A former rapper and journalist with roots in Salem's Chamber of Commerce, Jacob coaches youth basketball and has spent years building the kind of community infrastructure he now brings to downtown._____This event is sponsored by:Ferry Insurance - Alex Ferry with State Farm is your local source for personalized insurance in Salem, Oregon. 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Get in touch at 503-822-8315. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/investor-lab-salem-june-11th/100001989613924808 - **Event Categories**: meetups, art, literary-art, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Cellar 54 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salem - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Cellar 54 - **lat**: 44.9421494 - **long**: -123.0379189 - **full address**: Cellar 54, 285 Liberty Street Northeast, Salem, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Investor Lab Salem - June 11th - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/84e6fc440c6d6d0b86973cb2b532d46709d8d37a1f76dcec1eaf6a37ff7bd045-rimg-w1200-h600-dceae011-gmir.jpg?v=1778807950 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Investor Lab Salem - June 11th being held? - **A:** Investor Lab Salem - June 11th takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Cellar 54, 285 Liberty Street Northeast, Salem, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Investor Lab Salem - June 11th? - **A:** Investor Lab Salem - June 11th is organized by Investor Lab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Investor Lab Salem - June 11th is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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