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 
Fernandez & 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.
Entries from August 2009
SEEN AND HEARD
August 27th, 2009
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
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
BCA BLURB
August 27th, 2009
Once again, we’re helping the City of SLO’s water conservation efforts. Check out the latest Resource newsletter in your mailbox and watch for this new ad in SLO City News … We welcome our new client, COMEVO, a San Luis Obispo firm that produces online orientation and training software for new employees and students. Their products offer a green alternative and cost savings for business and education … Pacific Repertory Opera lifts the curtain on a new Web site, created by BCA, just in time for the Aug. 29 Broadway by the Sea event at the Chapman House in Shell Beach. Tickets available online.
BCA extends our condolences to Shari Clark and family on the passing of Shari’s dad, Nipomo resident Bill Faulds, a remarkable man who had an impressive business career, and with his wife, Ethel, raised four children. He traveled the world, devoured books and celebrated family, enjoying every minute until a brief illness claimed him earlier this week.
Categories — Business Successes, Web sites
SEEN AND HEARD
August 20th, 2009
Kudos all around for Sierra Vista’s Radiology Department. The hospital is the only one in SLO County to receive three-year accreditation in ultrasound, breast ultrasound and computed tomography from the American College of Radiology … Thoma Electric and RRM Design have been tapped for construction of the Creston Fire Station … We’ve been watching the restoration of the gorgeous historic building at the corner of Pismo and Broad streets in SLO. The former site of Karen Hale’s Healing Center is now home to a trio of CPAs – Polly Sackrider, Ann Palmer and Debbie Wacker … Boisterous TV pitchman Billy Mays may be gone, but QuickChop, SteamBuddy and many of his other products continue on at the new AsSeenOnTV store at Prime Outlets in Pismo … Spot a FunRide car yet? We did. A light green, natural gas-powered Honda Civic parked at the Shell station across from the County Government Center. The convenient location is typical for the new car-sharing program that lets you lease a car on an hourly basis for errands and such … Just two Sundays left to enjoy Summer Nights in Robin’s Garden. The Cambria eatery serves tapas, local wine and live music from 5 – 9 p.m. Aug. 23 and 30.
Categories — Business Successes, New Locations
LOCAL BEAT
August 20th, 2009
A new Tri-County program launched by Pacific Coast Business Times to stimulate green innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties is taking shape, with a working group up and running … United Way welcomes sales and marketing ace Horace Morana to the SLO County team to head up workplace giving campaigns. His 30-year career has included jobs with Silicon Valley “start-ups” Apple, Sun Microsystems and Cisco Systems, as well as SLO’s Ziatech Corporation … The former Broad Street home of Cuesta Equipment in SLO has a new occupant. Xcelaero, a local manufacturer of powerful fans and thermal management systems used in business, industry and defense, is expanding and made the move from the Sacramento Street industrial area. Dennis Fister is Xcelaero CEO, Mary Attalal is CFO and Chief Technology Officer is Chellappa Balan … Do you tweet? Find out how your business can benefit from Twitter, Facebook and other social networking options at the Aug. 26 Arroyo Grande Chamber luncheon, noon – 1:30 p.m., South County Regional Center. Speaker is Eric Hubbs of Collaboration … Longtime local attorney and noted estate planning expert Michael Morris of Andre, Morris & Buttery will share the basics of estate planning at a lunchtime workshop Sept. 2 at Edward Jones, 835 Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach. Joe Brittingham is the host … Take your clients or staff to lunch at Downtown Brew, where the menu is half-price through September … Sign in the window. Weight Watchers is setting up shop in September at the Marigold Center.
