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Mixer Showcase breaks attendance record
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce’s Mixer Showcase was a huge hit earlier this month that drew an estimated 6,000 people, the largest crowd ever. The trade show usually attracts about 5,000 people each...
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Road that led San Luis Obispo to Happy Town
San Luis Obispo is now known around the world as the “Happiest City in America.” But how did our quiet, happy little town get that title? Here’s an insider’s look at the events that led San Luis Obispo to Happy Town, USA...
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Grassroots group encourages Yes vote in August
A grassroots effort to restore fiscal sustainability to local government is underway in San Luis Obispo. Citizens for SLO, a group comprised of San Luis Obispo community members, has begun a campaign to repeal binding arbitration and allow City Council to make changes to pensions... Read more |
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BCA principals to speak at Sustainability Conference
Local branding experts Maggie and Dave Cox have been invited to speak at the 6th Annual International Town and Gown Association Conference slated for May 31 through June 2 in Boulder, Colo... Read more |
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Lido Restaurant names new executive chef
Lido Restaurant in Pismo Beach recently announced that Brian Collins is the new executive chef. Collins will carry on the legacy of former executive chef Evan Treadwell, who left Lido Restaurant this month for a new culinary opportunity... Read more |
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University of La Verne ranks as one of nation's best
Two premier publications – U.S. News & World Report and Forbes magazine – have published their annual rankings of colleges and universities for 2010-2011, and the University of La Verne was recognized for excellence by both... Read more |
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Locals can now hold place at ER online
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center now has the county's first hospital emergency room to offer patients the opportunity to hold their place online, while waiting in the comfort of their own homes... Read more |
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Cancer center endowment reaches $4M milestone
The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation recently announced that the Hearst Cancer Resource Center (HCRC) Endowment Fund has reached a $4 million milestone. This milestone has been achieved from several recent donations... Read more |
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Mark Santiago joins Lee & Associates Central Coast
Lee & Associates Central Coast welcomes Mark Santiago as an Associate. He will specialize in industrial and office brokerage and will be based in Lee's Santa Maria office...
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TekTegrity earns gold status for network, server support
TekTegrity, one of San Luis Obispo County’s largest managed information technology (IT) service providers, recently announced that its commitment to quality service and professionalism has been recognized by the leading trade association for the world’s IT industry... Read more |
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Utility Telephone pledges record $150K to Octagon Barn Center
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County announces a $150,000 sponsorship pledge towards the Octagon Barn project from Utility Telephone, a local business telephone and Internet provider... Read more |
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Niner buildings receive LEED certification
Niner Wine Estates was recently awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance "green" buildings... Read more |
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STEM Showcase 2011
Join the Discovery Institute for the Advancement of Science and Technology Education, Cuesta College, Cal Poly, and the County Office of Education will host the fourth annual “STEM Showcase,” on Saturday, June 4, at the Cuesta College campus.
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Chamber Blog: San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
Hearst Castle will offer new summer tours that will include self-guided access to the grounds beginning June 27.
Humanitarian award nominations now open
Nominate someone you know for the Fifth Annual Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award, which recognizes San Luis Obispo County individuals who demonstrate leadership, influence and advocacy in the pursuit of community organizing, and is named after longtime community volunteer advocate, the late Isabel Ruiz.
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