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LOCAL BEAT

December 1st, 2011

 And you thought he was just an engineer. Bill Thoma is also a crack photographer (dare we say artiste?) who was moved by the amazing colors now on display in the Edna Valley. Take a drive and enjoy the spectacle before the weather washes it away … Get in the Spotlight: SLO Little Theatre is hosting a first ever Talent Show competition Jan. 16-19. It’s wide open: all ages welcome; solo or group performers invited and any talent considered. Take a chance and have some fun for a good cause – proceeds benefit the theatre’s Scholarship Fund. Find out more … Welcome to Joshua Roberts, P.E., new project manager in RRM Design’s Engineering Group … Two of Santa’s reindeer are touring the Central Coast this holiday seasons, courtesy of Hopper Bros. Family Christmas Trees. Find the duo at one of Hopper’s locations (AG, Santa Maria and Paso) and show your appreciation with a gift toy or non perishable food item. Learn more … Holiday gift ideas eluding you? Galaxy Theatres in Atascadero offers gift cards, and now with a new free Rewards Card, Galaxy dollars buy even more. And if you’re still looking for a party location – think Galaxy Theatres. Fun way to celebrate.

Categories — Business Expansions, Events

LOCAL BEAT

November 11th, 2011

The restaurant space at the historic Carlton Hotel in Atascadero will soon be jumping with a new – and locally popular – eatery in its location. Colby Jack Café & Bakery will make a highly anticipated move to the Carlton with plans to open the bakery and food services prior to Thanksgiving and the bar and beverage in January … Breathtaking views, soft powder, crisp winter air – get your fix for the winter slopes and support the Performing Arts Center’s Youth Program by attending Warren Miller’s 62nd annual winter sports film, …Like There’s No Tomorrow, on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., at the Christopher Cohan Center …We are so happy to extend congratulations, times two, to Cuesta College: for naming Gil Stork President (time to unload that interim title) and Shannon Hill, new Executive Director for Advancement … Mission Community Services is offering a two-hour session focused on making a winning elevator pitch. Get rid of butterflies and deliver a solid sales pitch with confidence. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. to noon … and Wednesday, Nov. 16 the Cal Poly entrepreneurship forum, “Inventing Next Generation Entertainment,” unfolds at the Performing Arts Center … BCA’s own Brian Trapp and the Business and Entrepreneurship Center of Cuesta College are working together on a series of business workshops that begin in January. Co-sponsored by BCA, topics include sales development, social media, marketing and other subjects designed to help boost business bottom lines.  Find out more when Brian speaks at the Tri-Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the South County Regional Center.

Categories — Business Expansions, Charity, Events

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 13th, 2011

Last FYI we mentioned our pride in a BCA-designed logo for the new Serra Meadows housing development in SLO, but, duh, we neglected to show you just what we were talking about. We herewith present the work with a nod to designer Christine Marin … And call him a chip off the high achieving parents block: little Carter Downing was born ten weeks early, but will have none of that teeny baby business. He is quickly outgrowing the Sierra Vista NICU and will be heading home soon. Proud Dad Brandon (KSBY TV’s Creative Services Director) and Mom Shannon (Sierra Vista’s Manager of Physician Relations & Marketing) are more than ready. Best wishes to a terrific trio.

Categories — Business Expansions, Celebrations