*** If you have trouble viewing this page, click here to view in a browser. ***  Good Morning San Luis Obispo Thursday, March 25 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, March 23 at 5 p.m.  to be registered for this event. What you need to know - preparing for a fire A fire can devastate any business that isn’t well-prepared. Earlier this month, a terrible fire demolished Cabo San Luis and ripped through Kona’s Deli nearly destroying the popular eatery. Insurance aside, what can you do to better plan for a similar situation? Hear Fire Chief John Callahan speak about how local businesses can prevent and prepare for fires.     If it worked for Rwanda, can it work for SLO? The Republic of Rwanda is known recently as one of the world’s biggest success stories. The country has made an incredible recovery since the infamous 1994 genocide, and now has one of the most advanced communications networks in the world. Bob Fasulkey, director of engineering for Digital West Networks, Inc., provided technical consultation for the design and implementation of Rwanda’s countrywide voice and data network. Hear Fasulkey speak about his work there and the relevance to our community’s effort to participate in the Google Fiber initiative.   How to fashion SLO city’s sustainability efforts after Austin’s Sustainability, energy efficiency, green building and climate change are buzz words we hear everyday. But what does it really take for a city to have an impact on the efficiency of its building stock and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? Richard Morgan, green building and sustainability manager for Austin Energy, the municipal electric utility of Austin, TX, will talk about how that city has used a variety of programs to meet its citizens’ demands for a more sustainable, more livable city. Can this model work for SLO?   Retired judge on local judicial system After more than 40 years as a public servant, 17 of which was spent on the Superior Court bench in San Luis Obispo, Roger Picquet retired in January. Some say he earned his nickname "All Day Picquet" either because he worked so diligently or because he has a "gift for the gab." You decide, as he gives us his witty and irreverent perspective on the condition of the local judicial system.   Tank Farm update from Chevron Chevron and its predecessor Union Oil of California have a history in the Tank Farm property in SLO dating back to the late 1800s. Chevron is embarking now on a huge remediation project on this beautiful but troubled area south of the city. Suzanne Parker, Chevron’s regional public affairs manager, will tell us what Chevron's plans are for remediation, restoration and limited development on the site and how its plans will affect residents and business owners.    A little bit of Opera to start the day  "La bohème", the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical "Rent", captures the devotion and love of two poor Bohemians who can be neither together nor apart. Opera San Luis Obispo (formerly Pacific Repertory Opera) will perform a piece of this passionate and soulful story for our audience. Click here for information about upcoming showings of "La bohème".   See the winning video in the Make SLO Fast contest to promote San Luis Obispo as the perfect place for Google's ultra high-speed Internet initiative. 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 Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com |  Business Directory Follow the Chamber:                        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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