Saline County economy grew by 12.4% last year, reaching a record high
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the Saline County economy grew by 12.4% from 2020 to 2021, hitting a record high of more than $3...
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the Saline County economy grew by 12.4% from 2020 to 2021, hitting a record high of more than $3 billion total. Local Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saline County grew by $341 million last year, surpassing the highest growth of recent record in 2017, when the GDP increased by 7.3%. Renee Duxler, interim CEO and President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, said the growth is a huge win for overall economic health in Saline County. 'It truly speaks to the public and private partnerships and investments that Salina and Saline County have made over the last few years, and the dedication of community and business leaders working toward a shared vision for progress," Duxler said.