Should the City ban smoking in public places? Responding to several dozen citizen complaints, the City Council has asked staff to informally survey community attitude on this issue and come back with recommendations. San Luis Obispo was the first city in the world to ban smoking in all indoor public places some 20 years ago. Since then, a number of cities have gone farther with a variety of different ideas. Some have instituted smoking bans in parks, arenas, beaches, and even for city sidewalks and plazas. The Chamber has been asked to weigh in on possible outdoor smoking bans, how far they should go, and how they might affect local businesses, both positively and negatively. You can let us know how you feel by taking this quick five-question poll. Click here. Are the ever-changing California Labor laws driving you crazy? We have the solution to keeping yourself up-to-date...and legal. Get the 2010 California and Federal Employment Poster and more by clicking here.   The Greenest Company in America is coming to this year's Green Awards! Hewlett-Packard will join the Chamber in awarding this year's Green Awards tomorrow. Click here for more information. Influence policy direction as a Chamber committee member! The Chamber is now accepting 2010 committee applications. Join a committee, task force or council to better understand local issues. Current committee members must reapply. Application deadline is December 1. Click here to download the application. Important Upcoming Events   Mixer at Trilogy (1640 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo 93444) - Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Green Awards luncheon at Grace Church (1350 Osos St.) - Tuesday, Nov. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com |  Business Directory