*** If you have trouble viewing this page, click here to view in a browser. ***  Good Morning San Luis Obispo Thursday, April 22 7:30 - 9 a.m.     Location: Grace Church, in downtown San Luis Obispo      on the corner of Pismo St. & Osos St. To register and pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express click here     If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to:     1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401     *Payment must be received by Tuesday, April 20 at 5 p.m.  to be registered for this event. A new adventure Lauren Brown is best known locally as the co-founder and longtime CEO of JBL Scientific, a SLO biotech firm that later became Promega Biosciences. After a stint in Madison, Wisconsin, Brown is back. Never happy to sit still for long, he's planning a coast-to-coast solo bicycle ride to raise money for charity. He'll depart the day after GMSLO. Why would a 60-something attempt a lonely 3,000-mile bike trek? Find out.   Smoking ban to cover all public spaces The City of San Luis Obispo has been rife with controversy over the new smoking ban that is likely to go into effect later this spring. The ordinance will cover everything from sidewalks to public parks, parking structures and parking lots. City Attorney Christine Dietrick will be on hand to discuss the ban, and tell employers how this ordinance could affect employees and businesses in San Luis Obispo.   Exploring gender differences in communication What’s sex got to do with it? Oftentimes our gender can affect how well we listen, how many questions we ask, and, ultimately, how satisfied we are in our professional and personal relationships. Hear college professor and Competent Communications owner Diane Auten discuss gender differences in the way we communicate. Learn, laugh and be amazed at how different men and women actually are, and you may come a way with a better understanding of the opposite sex.   Story of strength and hope against all odds Today, Carissa Phelps has a law degree and an MBA from UCLA. But years ago, she was abandoned in the lobby of the juvenile hall in Fresno, ended up homeless on the streets and was forced into prostitution. She was 12 years old. Phelps will inspire you with her story, speaking on the correlation of youth homelessness and economic development, and sharing what it took to overcome the challenges of her youth. Reducing stigma of mental illness More than 50,000 San Luis Obispo residents struggle with depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, according to the SLOtheSTIGMA documentary. Fear of social stigma propels them deeper into darkness. SLOtheSTIGMA is a campaign designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness and guide people to resources in San Luis Obispo County. Hear a first-hand account of living with depression from Curtis, a San Luis Obispo county resident featured in the film.   Coppélia – True love gone awry   Enjoy an excerpt from one of the most well-known and beloved comedic ballets – Coppélia – about an eccentric inventor who is infatuated with a life-sized doll he created. Watch as dancers from Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo perform Act I’s “Ballade”. This dance features couples, who are engaged to be married, shaking a stalk of wheat to hear a special sound ensuring true love. For showtimes or more information, please click here.   To register and pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express click here If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to: 1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401 Important Upcoming Events   Leadership SLO Scholarship Fundraiser: Wine Blending Party on Sunday, May 2 at Pear Valley Vineyard in Paso Robles. Limited space is available for this unique experience and fun-filled day of wine education and wine tasting. The last day to register for this fundraiser is Friday, April 23. Click here to register. Click here for more information. Follow the Chamber:                 Text the word SLOCHAMBER to 74700 for last-minute information and event reminders - a maximum of four messages monthly. Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com | Business Directory To unsubscribe to this and other Chamber e-mails, click here and e-mail your request. Include the e-mail address you wish to unsubscribe. Follow the Chamber                     Learn more about the Chamber's social networking sites.  Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com | Business Directory	Be Informed This dynamic, informative 90-minute program is specifically geared toward San Luis Obispo business people. We talk about the issues that affect business. Give & Take Meet and mingle with other business people. Express your views with our roving microphone and tabletop topics. Ask the questions that are important to you. For $100, get on the soapbox and say (almost) anything you want. Breakfast Menu Start your day with a healthy, low-fat breakfast with rotating menus featuring muffins, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, cereal, fruit and hot coffee! Parking Parking is available in the Marsh Street structure on Chorro between Marsh and Pacific or around the park.  PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE SURROUNDING BUSINESS' PARKING LOTS AS SOME OF THEM OPEN BEFORE  9 a.m. Program fee for members: Before deadline: $16.00 At the door: $21 members, $25 non-members (one time) We will hold your reserved seat until 7:40 a.m. After that time, we cannot guarantee a spot as your seat may be given to a person on our waiting list. Click here for Chamber's Event Policy
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