BCA FYI

BCA FYI

Entries from August 2009

SEEN AND HEARD

August 27th, 2009

Congratulations to Sandi Sigurdson on her new post as Director of SLO Chamber’s Leadership SLO. She leaves an illustrious career as Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo Symphony … Can you hear us now? Northern SLO County and Southern Monterey County listeners of KCBX will soon be getting a clear signal all the way to Salinas, thanks to the recent acquisition of FM station KBDH. Broadcasting as KNBX, the station will offer news from NPR and local programming at 91.7 by Sept.1 … Cuesta College President David Pelham reports that despite fee increases and fewer classes, enrollment remains steady at Cuesta, with more than 12,000 students on the books for last week’s start of fall semester … One for the record books. Or should we say 14? Sierra Vista had seven sets of twin newborns to care for this week in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Now, that’s a lot of diapers … Family law is all in the family at granada-bistroFernandez & Fernandez law firm in Santa Maria, where Shannon Fernandez and her son, Cameron Fernandez, are in practice. Family bonus: Cameron and his wife had their fifth child last week … Chic and tiny Granada Bistro is now open in the historic Granada building, 1126 Morro Street, SLO. Paninis, salads, cupcakes and swanky ambience are getting rave reviews … Writer wanted. The SLO Chamber is looking for an experienced journalist to write and edit online and print publications. It’s a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Send cover letter, resume and three writing samples to Brooke Azevedo, SLO Chamber of Commerce, 1039 Chorro St., SLO, 93401 by Aug. 31.

Categories — New Locations, Promotions

LOCAL BEAT

August 27th, 2009

Survey says. The City of Arroyo Grande wants to know what businesses think about regulations for temporary signs and banners. Tell ‘em by taking the survey on the AG Chamber Web site … Weekend bonus. Starting Oct. 3, Buona Tavola will serve lunch Saturdays and Sundays in SLO. And, watch for a special Sunday brunch menu in the works … Roommates wanted. Business roomies, that is. RRM Design has three private offices and 14 workstations available for lease at its SLO facility. Office support services available. Call Susan Whalen at (805) 543-1794, Ext. 285, to find out more … Earn Chamber Bucks in Paso. Recommend a business for membership in the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, and if they join, you get $25 in Chamber Bucks good toward chamber dues, events and advertising … Businesses, artists and organizations involved in sustainable landscaping are invited to reserve a space at the Atascadero Autumn Garden Festival coming Oct. 10. Call (805) 461-7217, Ext. 17. Sponsor is the Atascadero Mutual Water Company … Boxcar banquet. No, we don’t mean cold beans out of a can. Pomar Junction Winery will serve a delicious Santa Fe-style dinner in front of its boxcar Saturday, Aug. 29. Music by Susan Chumley & Side Roads.

Categories — Business Successes, Events, Promotions, Surveys

BRAGGING RIGHTS

August 27th, 2009

Electrifying success. Heather Gray and Adam Koble of Thoma Electric passed the Professional Engineering Licensing exam, a feat some compare to attorneys passing the bar. That makes three licensed engineers at Thoma, a pretty impressive number for a company based outside large metro areas.

Categories — Business Successes

GOOD WORKS

August 27th, 2009

aiacc-hdr-bot-imad2007 I Madonnari is looking for sponsors and artists for the 18th annual Italian street painting festival in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza Sept. 12-13. The event featuring 200 artists benefits Children’s Creative Project arts education programs in SLO County schools. Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Central Coast Chapter. Call Shelley Triggs at (805) 927-1697 … Rancho Vino, a CoastHills Federal Credit Union benefit for the local food banks’ BackPack nutrition program for kids, will take place Sept. 19, at the Monarch Club at Trilogy Central Coast in Nipomo. Call event coordinator Rebecca Pohlman at (805) 733-7642 … All three Rotary clubs in SLO will sponsor a free movie night Sept. 5 at Damon Garcia Sports Field. Onscreen: Hotel for Dogs. Field opens at 6 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Bring a picnic, blankets and low-back chairs. Rotary concession stand will be open.

Categories — Charity, Events, Fundraising