Aspen gets high Moody\u2019s rating<\/p>\n
The city of Aspen announced last week it received the strongest credit rating possible from Moody\u2019s, \u201can impressive designation that most municipalities do not achieve,\u201d according to a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe city\u2019s strong financial policies and practices, healthy reserves, long-range fiscal outlook and planning efforts helped the city achieve this rating,\u201d said city Finance Director Pete Strecker in a statement. \u201cThis, along with our consistent trend of positive revenue collections, all contributed to this upgrade.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Moody\u2019s report noted Aspen\u2019s large affluent tax base, world-renowned tourist destination, strong financial management with strategic focus, and low fixed costs and lack of pension liability as a reason for the upgrade over the city\u2019s previous rating in March.<\/p>\n
ACRA to hold guest-training seminars<\/p>\n
The Aspen Chamber Resort Association will offer two guest-service training seminars May 30 at Limelight Hotel. The first one runs from 8 a.m. to noon and the second from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Sessions will be lead by Stacey Geyer, who specializes in sales, leadership and customer service.<\/p>\n
The workshop is being designed and delivered by Master Connection Associates, an international training and development company specializing in hospitality.<\/p>\n
RVSP to Claire at 970-920-7131. The first three employees of a business will be admitted free. Each additional member is $25.<\/p>\n