Save the date for the inaugural California Sustainable Tourism Summit, Oct. 1, at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Monterey. Sponsored by the California Travel and Tourism Commission, the one-day conference is geared for hotels, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus and “all those who realize the importance of promoting, preserving and protecting their destination while maintaining economic growth through tourism.” Anaheim could have used this 50 years ago … Some encouraging news for our local economy. Long-time appliance company, Idler’s, is opening two new stores – Idler’s Sleep Source, featuring Tempur-Pedic and Serta in Paso, and the cabinet and kitchen Design Center in SLO … Cambria’s annual Art and Wine Festival isn’t happening until Jan. 29 – 31, but the Chamber of Commerce is gearing up now with a poster contest. Artists are invited to submit their entries by Aug. 17. Call the chamber for info, 927-3624 … The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum will sponsor the Family Kite Festival July 26, showcasing the community’s food, museums and family-friendly businesses. Sponsorships and booths available; call Carrie Rosing, 928-8414 … Nonprofits can find the tools they need in this challenging economy at a nonprofit board development seminar July 15, in Santa Maria. Find out more from sponsors Your People Professionals and Byars Thompson Buchanan Insurance … Noah Wilson, a 2005 film department grad from Cal State Monterey Bay, has joined the creative team at KSBY. Along with shooting and editing skills, he does animation and character voice acting.
