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Second DDEL Draws over 70 for Small Business Workshops
May 14, 2019
The Second Annual Día del Empresario Latino (DDEL) took place Sunday, April 28 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at CSUMB @ Salinas City Center. DDEL, presented by El Pajaro CDC in collaboration with City of Salinas and California Farmlink, is a day of practical and dynamic workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners presented by experts...
AVP Celebration Draws a Crowd
May 1, 2019
On Tuesday, April 23, over 170 members of the Alisal community came to MLK Jr. Academy to celebrate the next phase of the Alisal Vibrancy Plan. Attendees helped prioritize key plan recommendations while enjoying performances from local youth Aztec and folklórico dancers, and guitar players. Emerging priorities from the event include measures to advance housing...
Positive Outcomes from City Investment in Small Business Support
February 20, 2019
In July 2018 the City entered into a three-year Master Agreement with El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (EPCDC) to support implementation of Economic Development Element (EDE) policies and actions related to small business support services. The City has partnered with EPCDC since 2016 to provide technical assistance and to facilitate access to capital resources to...
Alisal Vibrancy Plan Engagement Update
January 24, 2019
Over the past two plus years, City staff in partnership with community grassroots organizations have been engaging the Alisal residents, business owners and stakeholders to develop a community driven, action-oriented plan for East Salinas. Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP) community engagement strategy and tools included the following:
* Technical Advisory Committee of community stakeholders (community-based...
Council to Consider East Alisal Street Corridor Plan Jan. 22
January 8, 2019
In August of 2016, the City of Salinas received a Sustainable Cities Transportation Planning Grant from Caltrans to prepare a complete streets plan for East Alisal Street between Front Street and Bardin Road. "Complete streets" are streets that safe and comfortable for users of all modes of transportation, including pedestrians and cyclists. The East Alisal...
