Chamber News Events Business News Tech Talk Contact Us   March 2012 - view in browser  ***If you have trouble viewing this e-mail, click here to view in a browser *** New board chair helps small businesses grow Michael Gunther is devoted to strengthening the community and the businesses within it. So it should come as no surprise that the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce elected him as its 2011 Chair of the Board... Read More     Chamber welcomes new board of directors   The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce welcomes 10 new board members this month, along with incoming Chairperson Michael Gunther... Read More    Chamber helps businesses comply with laws The New Year brings with it new laws, and San Luis Obispo area businesses must be aware of the latest laws and amendments to existing laws that affect them and their employees. In this case, what you don’t know can hurt you. That’s why the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce is holding the 2011 Employment Law Update... Read more   Softec takes over Tech Brew in 2011 Softec, the software and trade association for the Central Coast, will be taking leadership of Tech Brew in 2011. This transition is in response to feedback from the Chamber's Technology Forecast requesting more networking opportunities for technology-related companies... Read more   Tribune's '20 Under 40' list packed with Chamber members Count 'em, 15 SLO Chamber members made up the majority of The Tribune's 20 Under 40 list this year. More than 80 entries were submitted online for a chance to win... Read more   Chamber amps up  social media presence Are you following the Chamber yet? The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce has taken social networking by storm in the last year... Read more   Digital West promotes Bob Fasulkey Adding momentum to the company’s goals in providing Fiber Optic connectivity to the local business community, Digital West Networks, Inc. has promoted Bob Fasulkey to vice president of engineering... Read more   Sierra Vista propels itself into 21st century     Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center allocated $650,000 to refurbish patient rooms and common areas throughout the hospital. The project commenced earlier this month... Read more   CCFC reaches million dollar goal The Central Coast Funds for Children (CCFC) has much to be proud of this holiday season. At the nonprofit's recent Christmas luncheon and general meeting held at the Madonna Inn, it was announced that a milestone was achieved by this amazing group of 35 women... Read more   French Hospital welcomes two new community board members French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) recently appointed two new community leaders to our Community Board of Directors; Robert Doria, MD and Kerry Pollock... Read more Save the Dates Jan. 18 - Employment Law Update Jan. 22 - 106th Annual Dinner Jan. 26 - Business Development Seminar on Social Media* Jan. 25 - Deadline to get GMSLO Annual Pass Jan. 27 - Good Morning SLO at the PAC* *More information coming soon 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.    Chamber Blog: San Luis Obispo Travel Guide   San Luis Obispo Specials for Restaurant Month... Paso Robles Zin Fest tickets now on sale... 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.   Do you want to add this 'Proud Member' logo to your website? Contact Whitney Diaz for the code.    Follow the Chamber                                           Learn more about the Chamber's social networking sites. Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com | OpenforbusinessinSLO.com | Business Directory We're looking for a few good testimonials How has the Chamber helped your business thrive? Tell us how we’ve helped your business and you may be featured on our websites. E-mail your testimonial with your full name, title and member business/organization name to our Communications Department today. No more than 100 words, please. 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.