February 16th, 2010
Stanford University’s Dr. Walter W. Powell
FYI Readers: BCA is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets to this Thursday’s Central Coast Business Symposium at the Clark Center. The Feb. 18 event runs 3-7 p.m. and is a who’s who of the Central Coast – on stage and off. Jon York of Cal Poly talks (business) turkey with Randy Flamm (IQMS), Ty Safreno (Trust Automation), Steven Newell (Windset Farms) and financing guru Lloyd Greif. Stanford University’s Walter W. Powell will provide the keynote address discussing what makes community economies tick. Symposium host Andre, Morris & Buttery is joined by co-sponsors BCA, Morris & Garritano, Taylor Frigon Capital Management, LLC and Poor Richard’s Press. Send us an e-mail and if we still have tickets, we’ll hold a comp or two for you …
Former PG&E exec and current Tribune “As We See It” columnist Missie Hobson’s tenacious spirit (and dedicated family and great friends) have carried her through surgery and a grueling series of breast cancer chemo treatments. She tackles radiation in March. The smart money’s on Missie to show this disease who’s boss. Celebration plans when treatment’s complete? ”I’m going to Disneyland.” … Kitty Arosteguy, the enterprising owner of Spa Central Coast, has opened a wine bar next to the spa at 6155 El Camino in Atascadero. Kitty calls it “Haven” and the name fits. Local wines, a tasty bistro menu, overstuffed chairs and a 12-week-old St. Bernard puppy make it a cozy spot.
Missie Hobson with husband Larry, son Matt, daughter Lacey, Lacey's husband Jeff, and grandson Peyton.
February 16th, 2010
Parable Christian Stores’ owner Steve Potratz says the retail store’s move next to Trader Joe’s in SLO went off like clockwork: crews arrived at 7 a.m., finished by noon and store staff had the new digs (50 percent bigger than the former downtown location) ready to open by dinnertime … The curtain’s gone up on a new name for a local favorite: the Pacific Repertory Opera has unveiled its fresh new name,
Opera San Luis Obispo's new look
Opera San Luis Obispo, and a contemporary logo designed by Isaac Horton of BCA. Bravo! … Economic powerhouse Diablo Canyon Power Plant has filed a request with the NRC for license extensions for each of its two reactors, currently permitted to 2024 and 2025. The next round of NRC meetings in SLO unfolds March 3. Find out more. … The ConocoPhillips Refinery on the Nipomo Mesa is working its way through regularly scheduled maintenance, called “Turnaround”, with the help of about 250 extra workers who come to the area for the several-week project … Anyone who watches the many reality based television shows on HGTV, DYI or the Discovery Channel is aware of prominent advertiser Lumber Liquidators. According to Internet sources, they are opening a store in SLO – 170 Suburban Lane, Suite 130. Welcome to the “hood.”
February 16th, 2010
Congrats to Henry Dubroff and his team of dedicated business newsies on the tenth anniversary of the Pacfic Coast Business Times. And more kudos: to Melissa McGann Babu of Andre, Morris & Buttery. Melissa has been named a principal of the firm.
February 16th, 2010
Kelsey Magnusen
Kelsey Magnusen covers a lot of ground. The Cal Poly student interns with us at BCA, manages marketing for the Mustang Daily, leads the Cal Poly chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and broadcasts as “Kelsey the intern” alongside Tom Keffury on KJUG Thursday and Friday mornings. Oh yeah, and she’s a public relations student, too …
We extend our condolences to Rob and Laurie Rossi and family over the loss of Rob’s mom, Mary Rossi, an elegant, caring woman who did much for the community of Avila Beach (among many other contributions).
