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Binding arbitration:
Is it worth the cost?
In a few short months, San Luis Obispo voters will determine the fate of binding arbitration by deciding whether to repeal it or keep it as is. Get the facts here...
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Chamber supports solar energy production in Carrizo Plain
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted last month to support utility scale solar energy production in the Carrizo Plain as long as the environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated...
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Chamber executive position advertised
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce is moving full steam ahead to find the right person for the position of president/CEO. The Chamber recently posted advertisements for the position in The Tribune and on its website, as well as on Craigslist.com, CareerBuilder.com, and SLOJobs.com... Read more |
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Collaboration and Precision Insights create exclusive partnership
Collaboration business consulting firm has become the exclusive worldwide distributor of Worktraits™, a web-based assessment system specifically designed to improve communication in the workplace... Read more |
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Heritage Oaks Bank faces multiple management changes
Heritage Oaks Bank recently announced that CEO Lawrence P. Ward will retire by the end of 2011, and that the company has hired Thomas Tolda as its new executive vice president, chief financial officer... Read more |
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Mindbody launches new social media player dedicated to yoga
Since its inception in 2001, Mindbody has consistently broken new ground by offering its clients the latest online tools to help them succeed. The company’s latest device, a social media player called the Mindbody YogaScene, goes beyond traditional online tools...
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Local media agency gains new employees, opportunities
Hathway, a local digital media agency founded in 2008 by Cal Poly graduates Jesse Dundon and Kevin Rice, has been gaining ground in the world of web design and brand experience. Over the past few months they have hired three new full time and two part time employees... Read more |
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Morris and Garritano welcomes new executive
Morris and Garritano Insurance proudly welcomes Daniel Gilman as property and casualty sales executive. Gilman will join the Property and Casualty practice, serving Central Coast businesses across a variety of industries... Read more |
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Nominations open for 10th Annual Accessibility Advocacy Awards
Now in its 10th year, the Paul Wolff Accessibility Awards ceremony recognizes and rewards an individual, an organization, and a business for their exemplary contributions toward the creation of a barrier-free community for people with disabilities in the community during the past year... Read more |
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Women’s Network Business Expo 2011
The Women’s Network of San Luis Obispo is having a showcase of women-owned and managed businesses on March 16, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo... Read more | |
Ribbon Cuttings
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Our newest members
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Member Milestones
Click Here to see which longtime members have been with the Chamber for five, 10, 15 or more years.
Top Women in Business
The Business Times is seeking nominations for the 2011 Top 50 Women in Business awards. Read more
City Survey: Economic Development Major City Goal
The City of San Luis Obispo is in the process of developing a work program for the Economic Development Major City Goal, and welcomes input from the citizens of San Luis Obispo. Read more
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 on behalf of your business.
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