BCA FYI

BCA FYI

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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

SEEN & HEARD

November 11th, 2011

We open this week’s FYI recognizing and thanking our nation’s veterans for the service you have given to our country. We are reminded every day of the freedoms we enjoy because of your sacrifice. And we note with sadness the recent passing of one of SLO County’s most dedicated veterans: John Wolcott, a former U.S. Marine. John was one of the founders and tireless volunteers who made the Central Coast Veteran’s Memorial Museum a reality. His other ardent causes included the Toys for Tots annual toy drive and SCORE, where he was a busy volunteer. We extend our condolences to John’s family – and our appreciation for all he did …

Maybe it was the crowd of 500 business and county leaders in attendance, or the optimistic projections of Beacon Economics’ Brad Kemp and Chris Thornberg; possibly the brass tacks panel led by Chip Visci. We know the masterful MCing of funny man Bob Wacker had a lot to do with it. No matter how you slice it, the 2011 Central Coast Economic Forecast event held this past week was an all-around winner. Hats off to retiring chair Terry Westrope, incoming chair Dick Willhoit and a dedicated band of board members who made things happen. And we can’t close the chapter on this year’s event without a big round of applause to Cuesta College volunteer videographer Melissa Brooks, who shot (assisted by BCA’s Brooke Wighton and BCA’s Cal Poly intern Josh Farris) and edited sponsor videos and man-on-the-street interviews used to punch up the program. A new generation of talent. Bravo!

Categories — 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

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 underway …Dick 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