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Chamber supports
single-use bag ban
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted last week to support the countywide ban of single-use bags as long as it allows for some wiggle room...
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SLO Chamber calls for Green Award nominations
Does your business make efforts to reduce pollution, improve resource conservation and sustainability, or improve air and water quality? Then it may have what it takes to win a Green Award.
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SLO Wellness Center hires new chiropractor
The SLO Wellness Center recently added another chiropractor to its team. Dr. Miro Bandalo received his doctorate of chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta, GA. He has done post-graduate work in active release technique and is pursuing a diplomate in functional neurology through the Carrick Institute... Read more |
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Unions refuse debate on special election ballot measures
San Luis Obispo police and firefighter union leaders have scuttled a Dave Congalton-sponsored debate on his KVEC radio show about the two ballot measures before the voters in the City of San Luis Obispo, according to Citizens for SLO, the grassroots group supporting the measures. If passed... Read more |
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Connect at Cuesta welcomes new students this fall
To kick off the fall semester, Cuesta College hosted its first annual student welcome event, Connect at Cuesta, which introduced new students to campus life and resources for free on Aug. 10 at the San Luis Obispo Campus. New students were led on campus tours and spent time... Read more |
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Impact Learning Systems helps veterans find their place
Impact Learning Systems is proud to announce a partnership with Fast Forward to help returning soldiers find steady jobs. Impact Learning Systems is an international customer service training organization that helps their clients build and maintain... READ MORE |
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Two members named finalists in Western Wine Awards
The finalists for the seventh annual Sunset Western Wine Awards were were announced earlier this month and two of the 32 of the West’s best winemakers are Chamber members and are now one step closer to receiving the highest honor in... Read more |
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Performing Arts Center welcomes new executive director
The Foundation for the Performing Arts Center, which is the organization responsible for raising private funds to support our magnificent Performing Arts Center, recently announced the appointment of Heather Cochrane as its new executive director. After an extensive review... READ MORE |
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Cuesta College seeks local businesses for annual job fair
Cuesta College is seeking local businesses to participate in its annual, community job fair. The event will be held on Sept. 14 at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom in Paso Robles.
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SLOCCF in top philanthropic tier nationally
San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation (SLOCCF) recently received notification that it has met the nation’s highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability. The notice comes from the Community Foundations National Standards Board, a national accreditation organization based in Arlington... Read more |
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Tech Talk: Improving business productivity
Most business owners are always on the lookout for ways to improve productivity. With today’s companies employing a greater percentage of mobile and remote staff, this ability is critical...Read more
Events: Taste of the Central Coast
Join the Family Care Network for the 8th Annual Taste of the Central Coast - a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction that benefits foster and high-needs children... Read more
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Travel Guide
Local wines are being showcased at the California Mid-State Fair.
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