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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 11 of Commerce, which leases space at District, said the campus has the feel and energy of a large technology company. "It really brandishes a sense of inno- vation and collaboration," Sheehan said. "David is always coming up with new ideas and a different way to do things. Even when he's successful in something, he's finding something else to [im- prove]." In fact, Salinas' other business investments and launches include Arccos Golf, Spe- cialty Food Part- ners and District Athletic Club. He also recently invested in two new companies. e first is Chief Seconds LLC, a professional services marketing firm that offers fractional chief marketing officer services, strategic marketing consulting and marketing due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions. e second is HUUE, a company de- veloping fresh-pressed dry herb "pucks" and a handheld vaping device to support the growing cannabis market, which globally is expected to grow by 28% annually from a $20 billion market to more than $90 billion over the next five years, according to ResearchandMarkets. com data. "It's a real innovation for the vapor- ization space," said Salinas, adding the company sees opportunities with more states, including Connecticut, legalizing the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. "e dryer vaping is actually healthier because you're not burning the [cannabis], which … has more carcino- gens." But Salinas is not simply supporting today's entrepreneurs; he's also looking to build a pipeline of future tech talent for the region and state. rough District's Arts and Education, a nonprofit chaired by Salinas, he helped establish the Holberton School at District. Founded in the Silicon Valley, Holberton offers a technical education with a focus on preparing students for data-driven and digital-centric careers. "Our school systems in Connecticut have struggled to bring technology to the forefront of education and that's a [big part] of equity," Salinas said. "If we want to help Black and brown commu- nities, we need to [build skills] in those areas that are going to be the most lucrative for the next couple of decades." At 41, Salinas is positioned to be a major player in the New Haven ecosystem for years to come. He wants to continue to expand to more ventures in the cannabis market and said he would like to add two additional District-like projects in the state, if not in the Elm City. It's a vision that might bring some naysayers, but Salinas is unphased. "Someone once called me a rhino," Salinas said. "What he was saying was [as an entrepreneur] you have to have thick skin, a hard head to break through obstacles, a big heart for family, which is community, and you never see them walk backwards." n Garrett Sheehan Wittmann Battenfeld, Torrington, CT Napoli Retail, Southington, CT Nufern, East Granby, CT Windsor Marketing Group (WMG), Suffield, CT The Belknap White Group, Hartford, CT Since 1942, The Single Source Construction Firm Since 1942, our goal has been simple: To provide our clients with complete design, planning and construction services for commercial, industrial and retail buildings. Based on years of experience, we're price competitive and offer high quality. 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