Salem Community Connectors
Discover the Heart of Salem
Sponsored by Advantage Heating
Huge thanks to E-Z Flow Plumbing for joining as our food sponosor
Are you ready to feel more connected to your city? Salem Community Connectors is an 8-week experience designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Salem’s government, businesses, and non-profits while helping you build real relationships with people who care about our community.
Who Is This For?
✅ New and longtime Salem residents who want to feel more connected to their city.
✅ Professionals and community advocates looking to expand their local network.
✅ Civic-minded individuals curious about how Salem’s government, non-profits, and businesses operate.
✅ Anyone eager to explore behind-the-scenes aspects of Salem and discover ways to get involved.
✅ Business owners looking to network and get connected
Who Is This NOT For?
❌ People who prefer to stay uninvolved in their community.
❌ Those looking for formal leadership certification or intensive career development.
❌ Anyone who cannot commit to the 8-week virtual sessions and in-person gatherings.
What Will You Get?
Connect with Salem’s movers and shakers—meet local leaders, business owners, and community advocates.
Get exclusive insights into how Salem’s government, non-profits, and businesses work.
Find new ways to get involved and make an impact in your community.
Attend in-person events to build lasting connections:
Welcome Mixer: TBD
Midpoint Social: TBD
Graduation Celebration: TBD
What Questions Will This Program Help Answer?
🔹 How does Salem’s government actually work?
🔹 What are the key non-profits and businesses shaping our community?
🔹 Who are the leaders making a difference, and how can I connect with them?
🔹 What opportunities exist to get more involved in Salem?
🔹 How can I build meaningful relationships with people who care about our city?
Featured Speakers:
Understanding Salem's Land Use Policies: Brittany Randall, Founder of BRAND Land Use
What is happening with our at risk youth? Hailey Kelley, Founder with Punx with a Purpose
Local Politics 101: Ryan Tribbett, Founder of PAC/West Lobby Group
What's Happening With Salem's Business Community? Alex Paraskevas, SEDCOR's Polk County Business Retention & Expansion Manager
What is happening to help Salem's Unhoused? DJ Vincent, CEO with Church at the Park
Program Details:
📅 8 Weeks of Virtual & In-Person Connection
🕕 Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💲 Only $150
📅 Program Kick-Off: April 8, 2025
🚨 Application Deadline: March 27, 2025
Take the Next Step
If you're ready to explore the essence of Salem and connect with a community that cares, this program is for you. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the inner workings of our city and celebrate the spirit of local connection.