BCA FYI

BCA FYI

Entries from October 2011

SEEN & HEARD

October 27th, 2011

Nov. 8 is the day the Central Coast Economic Forecast unrolls at the Alex Madonna Expo Center. Master of Ceremonies Bob Wacker will be riding herd on a spirited line up of speakers committed to telling it like it is. Don’t miss out … Attorney news: Duggan, Smith & Heath attorney Linda Somers Smith is at it again. The 50-year old super runner was the first female finisher in the recent SLO City-to-Sea Mini Marathon and she holds the women’s race record… In the category of good-for-him-bummer-for-us: Second-generation Andre, Morris & Buttery lawyer Kevin Morris has been snagged by international rare-earth minerals giant Molycorp to serve as VP of operations. Kevin, who was acquainted with the fast-growing company through his local work with petroleum industry clients, will be headquartered in Denver. A number of local nonprofits will miss his leadership almost as much as the firm will … And speaking of AM&B, we just have to share this awwww photo of Firm Administrator Mike Gibson’s adorable grandchildren, taken after a big day at a Maui beach … Impressive numbers coming out of Cuesta College: Consider student Daniel Lemkuhl’s 6th place finish in automotive repair at the recent WorldSkills event in London. The multi-disciplinary competition brought together students from 55 countries. Daniel was the only American representing automotive repair and, did you get it, he finished 6th in the world? Kudos! And a big chest bump to Cuesta College Athletic Director Bob Mariucci and crew, whose recent Win-A-Green-Bay-Packers trip fundraiser scored $20,000 for the Athletic Department. Winners were Chris and Cindy Hook of Sydney, Australia, who have family in Templeton.

Categories — Business Successes, Contracts, Promotions

LOCAL BEAT

October 27th, 2011

Color, energy and culture come together in Janna Nichols’ “Telling Tales: Colors of Peru,” a vibrant 18-photo portrait exhibit on display at the Photo Shop on Marsh through Nov. 14. Spectacular … Welcome to Dacé Morgan, who has joined Wallace Group as director of the firm’s civil engineering & transportation division and interim director for construction management. Dacé was most recently the deputy director of transportation for Santa Barbara County … Welcome back to Robert Moore, who has returned to Coast BMW following successful back surgery. Nothing can keep this gregarious guy down for long … Mission Community Services’ 14-week course on starting, and running and growing a business is about to begin. Class includes two free trainings in Excel. Call to schedule a required orientation. 595-1357 … And the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will host an Entrepreneurship Forum Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m.

Categories — Business Expansions, Business Successes, Business Workshops, New Locations, Promotions

BRAGGING RIGHTS

October 27th, 2011

We’re not the only ones bragging about Morro Bay author Jeff Wheelwright’s recently published book, The Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess: Race, Religion & DNA. The prestigious Publisher’s Weekly has reviewed the work.

Categories — Good Press

SEEN & HEARD

October 13th, 2011

Major kudos to the Beach Tractors team that swept Sunset Magazine’s “One Block Feast” competition. Can’t wait to see the spring magazine spread … And we note Morro Bay City Manager Andrea Lueker can go the distance at more than just City Council meetings. The dedicated athlete finished first overall at the Santa Cruz Mermaid Triathlon, a women’s event with 270 participants. Andrea ran, swam and cycled her way to an amazing 1:21.02 finish time … Last year’s Central Coast Economic Forecast Event was busting at the seams – so much call for good information and some sizzle – that organizers have moved it to the Alex Madonna Expo Center. Save the date: November 8. Registration now underwayDick Willhoit and his team at Estrella Associates are well known North County housing and commercial developers. They’re at it again, this time with a four-home development on Santa Ysabel in Atascadero that Dick and son Wes purchased from another builder. The now-finished homes are for sale with a cool caveat: two of the four are reserved for purchase by current Atascadero residents and/or employees who work in Atascadero. Dick is working with the City to help at least two local families (or individuals) break into home ownership.

Categories — Business Successes, Events