Business View Civil and Municipal | May/June 2022

80 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 older building.” Historic downtown Kerrville is home to many of these small businesses, bringing a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, merged with the ever-changing backdrop of the Guadalupe River. Downtown is also home to the recently restored Arcadia theater – a hub of music and cultural events within the community with a 1400-person capacity. The city is becoming an increasingly popular location for live music. Mayor Blackburn boasts, “The Kerrville Folk Festival is here for 18 days from May into June, bringing fantastic talent. That festival started in 1972, but the live music venue is getting stronger.” As Kerrville and Kerr County continue to grow and thrive, there is much to look forward to. Salinas shares, “I’ve been asked the secret to the success that we’ve been having here in the Kerrville, Kerr County area, and I can sum Offering competitive salaries, a safe and serene facility, and selective benefits, Peterson Health is not only the largest employer in the region but one of the strongest. In May of 2021, our efforts to create an exceptional work environment were recognized as we were proudly named one of the nation’s Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare. View current openings at PetersonHealth.com/Careers . Come Join the Best at Peterson Health