Home News Events Biz Headlines Member News Tech Talk Contact Us ***If you have trouble viewing this e-mail, click here to view in a browser *** New State of the City based on member needs A new, member-driven State of the City’s Economy program will be heavy on practical advice and guidance from local experts who know, and... Read More    Something in health care legislation for everyone  What's in it for you? Although no one can say for certain exactly how this new law will affect local businesses in the coming years, here are a few things to keep in mind... Read More    Local hospital launches bold new expansion project   Plans for an estimated $39 million expansion and redesign for French Hospital Medical Center will bring increased patient capacity, needed upgrades and leading-edge technology to the now 40-year-old facility. Read more Local CEO named chairman of Western Independent Bankers   Larry Ward, CEO of Heritage Oaks Bank, has been named the new chairman of the board for the 2010-2011 Western Independent Bankers (WIB). Read more Capps sees ARRA funds at work locally   Representative Lois Capps recently toured the home of local resident Mary Nichols to see firsthand the results of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) dollars at work in the community. Read more    Recognition of local firms shows that small towns have big talent   Local ad agencies and SLO Chamber members Whizbang, Verdin Marketing Ink and 20|20 Creative Group won 18 ADDY Awards for "excellence in the art of advertising" in their district.  The awards won were from all different types of advertising, in many different media forms. Read more    Playful Planet DVD named Parents' Choice   New Chamber member Playful Planet received national recognition this month when the Parents’ Choice Foundation honored the company with a Parents’ Choice Award for its “Storyland Yoga” DVD. Read more    Major donation kicks-off Froom Ranch Campaign   Once again the City of San Luis Obispo’s Natural Resources Protection Program has teamed up with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to create Froom Ranch Open Space. Read more Ribbon Cuttings   Click Here to see the latest ribbon cuttings.   Our newest members Click Here to view a list of our newest members.   Member Milestones Click Here to see which longtime members have been with the Chamber for five, 10, 15 or more years.   Visitors Guide ad deadline nears Reach thousands of visitors and potential visitors in this award-winning publication dedicated to showcasing what makes San Luis Obispo an amazing place to visit. Click here for more information.    Writing a news release Do you know how to write a news release? Visit slo-business.com for tips and a basic template to start communicating effectively for your business.   Want to add this 'Proud Member' logo to your website? Contact Whitney Diaz.     Follow the Chamber                         Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com | Business Directory Text the word SLOCHAMBER to 74700 for last-minute information and event reminders - a maximum of four messages monthly. For more information about the chamber or to get your news onto slo-business.com, please call Aaron Lambert at 805-786-2777, or send him an email by clicking here. 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. The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce is an independent business advocacy organization that is not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce or any other Chamber of Commerce. © 2012 San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.