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Open for business in SLO
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo, is proud to announce the launch of www.openforbusinessinslo.com, a website that is intended to assist business people...
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New run-off regs proposed
A new storm water runoff permit, which could go into effect as early as next February, is currently under review by the State Water Resources Control Board. The draft regulations go far beyond what the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates...
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New SBDC to help business
Cal Poly’s latest venture in its efforts to support entrepreneurship and grow local businesses kicked off this week with the opening of a new program, the Cal Poly Small Business Development Center (Cal Poly SBDC)...
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Softec Symposium connects entrepreneurs
The event featured speakers and panels discussing this year’s theme: “Connecting the Dots, Leveraging Local Resources to Help Entrepreneurs.” Read more |
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Heritage Oaks Bancorp's new president & CEO
A financial services professional with more than 20 years of top level experience, became the president and chief executive officer of Heritage Oaks Bancorp (the "Company"), parent company of Heritage Oaks Bank (the "Bank")... Read more |
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Marketing firm rebrands for future growth
The San Luis Obispo-based marketing firm has rebranded itself to convey an evolution that has taken place over the past eight years. The new brand, complete with a new logo, slogan, website... READ MORE |
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Dr. Chowins attains new honors
Dr. Chowins was one of less than 2 percent of all optometrists nationwide to attain ABO Board Certification. READ MORE |
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Investment in SLO County Housing Trust Fund
The San Francisco-based health system, which owns French Hospital, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Medical Center, is providing an additional $500,000 for the HTF’s revolving loan fund. READ MORE |
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Ten years of Shopatron success
Stevens had come up with a novel idea that would revolutionize the eCommerce industry and eventually become the preferred eCommerce solution for brands worldwide. The idea... Read more |
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Talley's 25 years of viticulture success
He made a commitment to excellence that would be carried out through generations. The first Talley vines were planted in 1982 by Oliver’s son, Don, with a vision to grow grapes that were one of the best in California... READ MORE |
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SLO CCF secures future with historic home
An organization established in 1998 and dedicated to the quality of life in the community, has recently purchased and moved into the historic Barneberg House... Read more |
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Central Coast Photo Festival
Presented by Light Photographic Workshops in Los Osos, the Festival offers five days of total digital photography immersion against the backdrop of California’s beautiful Central Coast... Read more |
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Our newest members
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Member Milestones
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Tech Talk: INC 5000 recognizes MINDBODY
The largest online software provider in the health and wellness industry, has once again been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. Read more
Events: SLO Symphony "Rach II" concert
Pianist Robert Edward Thies will join conductor Michael Nowak and the orchestra for this classical concert featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor. Read more
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