BCA FYI

BCA FYI

Entries Tagged as Business Successes

SEEN & HEARD

December 1st, 2011

The tragic death of KSBY employee Tricia Rittger in an accident just days ago leaves our community saddened. KSBY and Chili’s restaurants are offering a way to help: print the attached flier and head to Chili’s in Arroyo Grande, Paso or Goleta today (Thursday) or Friday and 15% of your meal proceeds will be provided to the fund set up for Tricia’s family … SLO High alum Ricky Villa is a whiz kid working in San Diego for Naughty Dog, a Sony company. And he’s added quite a feather in his gamer hat – he was on the team that developed Sony’s new video phenom, “Uncharted 3” … A good one got away: longtime local John Zuchelli has left his position as news director for KCOY-TV/KKFX in Santa Maria to be the assignment editor for KNTV, the NBC affiliate for the Bay Area … Our friends at Longcrier and Associates CPA’s remind us that now is a great time to offer year end contributions to the many nonprofit organizations that serve locally and beyond. And if you plan to claim the gift as a charitable contribution for tax purposes, get proper documentation so the IRS doesn’t go Grinch in the new year.

Categories — Business Successes, Condolences, Staff Changes

BRAGGING RIGHTS

December 1st, 2011

Local author Jay Asher’s at it again. His previous book, 13 Reasons, is already being made into a movie and now the movie rights to his next book, The Future of Us, have been purchased.

Categories — Business Successes

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