Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business is using Dialogr, a virtual idea-generating and ranking tool developed by faculty member Jeff Danes, to launch a marketing symposium and foster ongoing discussions between faculty and marketing executives … California Fine Wire and CFW Precision Metal Components found success on their first foray into the trade show world. The Grover Beach companies made more than 100 new contacts at the Medical Design and Manufacturing West Expo in Anaheim, with several contracts expected in the next few months … Help is on the way for first-time homebuyers at Midland Pacific Homes, where the staff is ready to share their knowledge about new federal and state tax credits now available to novice buyers. Find out more at Midland’s Mission Meadows, Apple Valley or Del Oro neighborhoods … About 40 hoteliers, restaurateurs, bankers and others took part in the Arroyo Grande Chamber tourism promotion workshop led by John Dunn a couple weeks ago, and the ideas and wish lists for attracting visitors to the seaside village are still pouring in. A visitor survey and branding effort are next on the to-do list.
