March 25th, 2010
When Galaxy Theatres agreed to be part of Atascadero’s Colony Square, developer Jim Harrison snagged more than a film company. Check out this video of what Galaxy did for Gig Harbor, Wash. No wonder Atascadero is starry eyed over the possibilities. A contingent of Atascadero civic leaders is road tripping to a Galaxy site in Tulare next week to see the operation firsthand …
No 28, Linda Somers Smith of Duggan Smith & Heath
Attorney Linda Somers Smith (Duggan Smith & Heath) continues to prove she’s fabulous at more than the law. The longtime runner, who will be 49 soon, tackled the LA Marathon and took first for age 40 and over; sixth place among all women who raced (the first five are in their 20’s) and eighteenth overall among the 20,000 racers. Linda’s performance qualified her for the Olympic Trials for the record seventh time.
March 25th, 2010
Free training available through Mission Community Services Corporation: Fear of Public Speaking, Friday, March 26; How to Write a Brilliant Business Plan on Only One Page, Saturday, March 27; Time Management for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs, Friday, April 9 … There’s still time to take advantage of new laws regarding private sector employment benefits and hiring incentives. Wayne Longcrier’s e-newsletter can fill you in.
March 25th, 2010
San Luis Obispo Symphony is calling concert goers to bring non-perishable food and cash donations to the Symphony’s March performances to support the Food Bank of San Luis Obispo County. Every dollar translates to seven meals. Talk about making a harmonic difference … The preceding item creates a smooth transition for this one: Hunger Awareness Day, a cause near and dear to BCA’s heart, is coming up this year on Thursday, June 3. Please send an e-mail to let us know you’d like to help … A name to note and a guy to get to know: Jonathan York heads the Entrepreneurship program at Cal Poly and has a team of students on the move creating an Entrepreneurship Club. Good things to follow … Speaking of entrepreneurship, how’s this for the Central Coast at its best: Tireless North County volunteer Susan Jones (Midland Pacific Homes) told us about Teens at Work, a program that takes at-risk middle school age kids and train them in every aspect of business operation. The Teens make products to sell, including a fun line of Scrabble-tile jewelry, baked goods and greeting cards, and they’re paid for their work. Find out more.
March 25th, 2010
Christy Gabler of North Coast Engineering
Going green wins gold for the River Oaks Center in Paso Robles. Kudos to Dick Willhoit and team at Estrella Associates for the precertified LEED gold retail/office complex also being named “Best Light Commercial” project by ICF Builder … Engineering hot shot and supreme multi-tasker Christy Gabler, senior civil engineer at North Coast Engineering in Paso Robles, has added more initials after her name. The PE (Professional Engineer), is now also a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) … A Templeton residence created by Atascadero’s Madrone Landscape won the California Landscape Contractors Association State-wide Presidential Trophy Award for best residential entry … Madrone owner Rick Matthews creates beauty in many ways – KCBX listeners know him as the station’s Saturday morning jazz show host.
March 25th, 2010
BCA's interactive expert Isaac Horton
This week we share two Web sites that showcase both web talent and the businesses they’re promoting. Local CPA Glenn Norris worked with Todd Peterson of Red Canary to put a fun spin on the wild world of accounting. Check out the home & staff pages … And we get to brag about our own interactive expert Isaac Horton’s amazing e-commerce design and programming work for Impact Absorbents, an Atascadero manufacturer who boasts an international clientele. Takeaways: business is vibrant here and top notch web talent abounds. Keep it local.
March 4th, 2010
Steve Newell set a gold standard in proclaiming support for Canada
Randy Flamm and his team at IQMS had a big week recently. The Paso Robles software design company hosted a visit from Congressman Kevin McCarthy, then Randy talked (business) turkey as a panel member at the 2010 Central Coast Business Symposium hosted by Andre, Morris & Buttery and co-sponsored by BCA … Speaking of the symposium, entrepreneurship expert Jon York of Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business dished up a lively session in conversation with Randy, Ty Safreno (Trust Automation) and Steve Newell (Windset Farms). High marks all around. Favorite anecdote: Steve’s tale of Santa Maria Mayor Larry Lavagnino good naturedly palming a bat and asking what it would take to land the Windset greenhouse in Santa Maria instead of Camarillo. Decision Santa Maria. Favorite visual: Vancouver resident Steve’s wardrobe choice.
March 4th, 2010
It takes more than the luck of the Irish to understand the estate tax repeal. Join Michael Morris of Andre, Morris & Buttery on March 17 to hear more in an educational seminar co-hosted by Edward Jones rep Joe Brittingham. Details on the firm Web site … Vroom vroom Vespa style: buy the winning $10 raffle ticket from SLO Rotary and drive away on a 2009 cherry red Vespa LX 150 donated by SLO Vespa … Business Booster classes available in March from Mission Community Services Corporation: How to Start, Grow & Expand Your Business w/SBA Loans; Tax Talk; The One Page Business Plan; and Fear of Public Speaking. Info: call (805) 595-1357.
