“What’s Up Salida”, a monthly community-wide networking series is scheduled next from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. this Thursday, March 21.
Held at the Salida Community Center at 305 F Street, the informal get-together is open to all. It attracts business owners, nonprofit leaders, elected officials from Chaffee County, as well as the City of Salida and the Chamber of Commerce, along with anyone wanting to know more about what’s happening in Salida.
A time to share and meet others
“What’s Up” is a valuable opportunity for the community to share and connect. According to its host, the Salida Chamber of Commerce, there is no set agenda. “It’s meant to be organic, and go with what attendees want to talk about.”
Graphic courtesy Salida Chamber of Commerce
Recent news and possible discussion points
A lot has happened in the area since February’s meeting. At the county level, the Board of County Commissioners race is off the starting blocks. Commissioners also approved two major contracts at Salida Airport – Harriet Alexander Field.
The Ward 3 City Council vacancy created by Harald Kasper will be filled this week, with seven applicants vying for the position. January sales tax collections were up substantially over the same month last year, providing a boost to start the new year.
The Salida School Board took steps to increase teacher pay and benefits in the hopes of addressing the challenges of housing costs as teachers decide on their next engagements, an outcome which impacts Salida residents and business owners.
The board approved increasing salaries through annual salary schedule increases (aka steps and levels), which is an estimated increase of $179,500 from the general fund. In addition, the board approved paying the 11 percent increase to insurance; an estimated increase of $127,000 from the general fund.
Attend and add your thoughts and questions to the mix
What’s on your mind? Do you have news to share about your business or nonprofit?
Coffee will be provided; bring your own reusable mug if you wish. The meeting has been attracting nearly a full house every month and the word is out that this is the place to be to get a snapshot of “What’s Up Salida”.
Featured image: Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
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