THE CHAT - Nipomo Chamber of Commerce

THE CHAT
The objectives of the Nipomo
Chamber of Commerce shall be
to promote the civic, economic,
agricultural, educational, & social
welfare of Nipomo.
Jan 2014
President’s Message:
Welcome 2014!
As the incoming Nipomo Chamber of Commerce President I want to first and foremost say
thank you to Rudy and Kat Stowell for their service. The Stowell family truly epitomizes the best of
what I feel Nipomo is all about; that is selfless service, a sense of community and the willingness to go
above and beyond. Kat is leaving us this year as a Board Director and will be sorely missed as she
continues her great work with the Ambassador Team. Rudy will continue to serve as the Immediate
Past President while assuming the duties as Director of the Dana Adobe Board. Again I want to thank
Kat and Rudy for their outstanding and continued support of our community.
This year promises to be an exciting one with many continued improvements and programs
initiated by your Chamber. First is the opening of our new office at 239 West Tefft Street in Olde
Towne. In the next few months expect to see a new sign installed that will further identify our new
building not only as the Chamber of Commerce and Nipomo Area Recreation Association offices but
also as the South County Visitors Center. Our vision is to create a warm and friendly environment
welcoming visitors to the place where the Central Coast Starts. Outside seating, informational
brochures and maps, as well as a full service conference room are but a few of the amenities that we
will be making available to the general public in the near future.
Nipomo Chamber
President
Richard Malvarose
Nipomo Chamber of
Commerce
Email:
[email protected]
239 W. Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
805/929-1583
Fax: 805/929-5835
Amber Wilson
Executive Director
Expect to see continued improvement in the services and support that we, The Chamber,
provide to our members through the use of our chamber website and social media pages; continued
integration with the various organizations in Nipomo including but not limited to the Rotary Club of
Nipomo, Olde Towne Nipomo Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Nipomo Community Services
District, South County Advisory Council and our 4th District Supervisor Ms. Caren Ray. These
initiatives are an important part of what the Chamber stands for in order to promote the civic,
economic, agricultural, educational and social welfare of Nipomo.
Some of you know me and many do not so here is my introduction. I was born and raised in
Santa Maria, graduated from SMHS in ’84 and joined the Army in ’87 after attending Allan Hancock.
After 24 years of service I retired as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, moved back to my favorite place on
Earth and married my beautiful, smart and successful High School sweetheart the former Diane
Bolding. Together we serve on the Chamber Board and are the owners of Nipomo Properties Real
Estate and Central Coast Property Management. I don’t profess to be an expert on small business nor
do I claim to have the sense of humor that my predecessor is known for. I did however pick up a few
things along the way that I strongly believe make businesses and communities successful. They are
Service Before Self, Teamwork and Commitment. Giving back to your community in its various forms
is but one way to ensure the continued success of those around you. Only as a team we can continue to
maintain and improve our way of life on the Central Coast. Finally the Chamber of Commerce is
committed to helping you make your business the best it can be. My personal cell phone number is
(805) 868-7951. Please consider this your Small Business Hotline in the future. If you have an issue or
need support call me and if I don’t know the answer we will get you in touch with someone who does.
The Central Coast Starts Here!
Richard Malvarose, President
INSIDE THE CHAT
1
President’s Message
2
Officers and Spotlight
3
Calendar and Community Opportunities
4
Members’ Corner
5
President’s Circle
6
Advertising in The Chat
7
Meet the Ambassadors
8
Sponsored Events
President’s Circle
Major Sponsors
Rotary Club
of Nipomo
Jan 2014
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Meet your 2014
Board of Directors
Nipomo Chamber
Board 2014
Officers
The Nipomo Chamber of Commerce would like to wish
President
Richard Malvarose…..929-4970
Nipomo Properties
everyone a Happy New Year and announce the 2014 Chamber
Executive Vice President
Dave Nilsen ………..…541-6500
Nipomo Properties
16th of January in the Avila Room at Trilogy Monarch Dunes.
Chief Ambassador
Ron Smith……………..619-4510
Smith’s Alarm and Electronics
Secretary
Victoria Nilsen……....720-7791
Global Travel Planners
Treasurer
Mary Mylan…………...929-1911
Rabobank
Immediate Past President
Rudy Stowell ………..931-0512
Healing Touch Day Spa
Executive Director
Amber Wilson………929-1583
Directors
Board! Join us for our 36th Installation Dinner held on the
Please contact Amber at 929-1583 for further details.
Officers
President—Richard Malvarose
Nipomo Properties
Executive Vice President—Dave Nilsen
Obispo Wealth Management
Chief Ambassador——Ron Smith
Smith Alarm and Electronics
Treasurer—Mary Mylan
Rabobank
Secretary—Victoria Nilsen
Chuck Colby...….......931-0912
RNOC.net
Global Travel Planners
Diane Malvarose….…929-4970
Nipomo Properties
Immediate Past President—Rudy Stowell
Healing Touch Day Spa
Janet Goussoin……….931-0300
California Chiropractic
Anita Tomei………….929-4970
Nipomo Properties
Directors
Chuck Colby—RNOC
Diane Malvarose—Nipomo Properties
Janet Goussoin—California Chiropractic
Anita Tomei—Nipomo Properties
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Novt 2013
Jan 2014
2014 Chamber Calendar
LUNCHEON
There will be no luncheon in
December/January
We will resume our monthly luncheons
February 27th at Blacklake Golf Resort
MIXER
(No Jan Mixer)
Thurs, February 13th
5:00pm-7:00pm
Jack’s Helping Hand Toy Box
@
Nipomo Chamber Office
239 W. Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
Community Opportunities
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Board of Education Room, Open Session: 7pm
Meetings: TBA
602-G Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande
Nipomo Area Senior Center
200 E. Dana Street, Nipomo
Potluck meetings every 3rd Wednesday at 1pm; ongoing functions, rentals available with kitchen, contact center at 929-1615.
Nipomo Community Services District (NCSD)
148 South Wilson Street, Nipomo
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9am, www.ncsd.ca.gov
Kiwanis Club of Nipomo
Dorado’s BBQ & Grill, 277 W. Tefft St., Ste. A
Meets 1st & 3rd Friday at 12pm
Nipomo Rotary Club
Meets every Wednesday at 7am, Blacklake Golf Resort
Nipomo Lions Club
Meets 1st Thursday at 8am, Blacklake Golf Resort
Meets 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm, Community Center Blacklake
Nipomo VFW
Meets every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Nipomo Chamber
Community Room
Olde Towne Nipomo Association
Every Wednesday Noon at Pi-Whole Pizza
Nipomo Arts Commission (NAC)
Meets every 4th Wednesday at 6:30pm at the Blacklake Community Room. Call 723-1306 for info.
Nipomo Youth Coalition
Meets 1st Tuesday 3:30pm-5pm in Nipomo Family Resource
Center/SAFE double wide trailer. Call 473-5560 for info.
Nipomo Chamber of Commerce
36th Annual Installation Dinner
And Awards Ceremony
Thursday, January 16th
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes
Avila Room
Contact Amber at 929-1583
For more information
South County Advisory Council
Meets the 4th Monday at 6:30pm at the NCSD Building
Friends of the Nipomo Library (FONL)
Meets every 2nd Wednesday at 1:30pm at the Nipomo Library
The Nipomo Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday 11:30am to
2:30pm at The Trilogy Housing Development near the Bistro.
Nipomo Native Garden has a workday the 1st Saturday of each
month at 9am. Call 929-5172 for info.
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Jan 2014
Advertising Opportunities
Available in the NEW
Nipomo Chamber
Visitor’s Center!
Members’ Corner
Contact the Chamber office for
Details! 929-1583
Wal-Mart—Arroyo Grande
New Members
Malcolm DeMille
First Response Safety Training
Pat’s Cowgirl Café—Nipomo
Renewals
Nipomo Rotary Club Community Project
The Rotary Club of Nipomo invites you to join them
in constructing a brand new community gathering
place.
THE ROTARY BANDSTAND
AT NIPOMO REGIONAL PARK
The Nipomo Rotary Bandstand will serve as the
centerpiece for ongoing community events at Nipomo Regional Park such as October Festival, Kids
Day and the Easter Egg Hunt. It will also provide
an outstanding venue for concerts, public and school
events.
Five Cities Women’s Network
A.G. Chevrolet
The City Church
Fort Locks Self Storage
Monarch Dunes Golf Course
State Farm Insurance—Dale Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
of the Nazarene
Nipomo Area Recreation
Eufloria Flowers
The Nipomo Chamber of
Commerce
And
Visitors Center has moved!
Come visit us and see our beautiful new
Office located at 239 W. Tefft St.
Located in the heart of Old Towne Nipomo
Advertising Opportunities Available!
Jan 2014
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President’s Circle Sponsors
Hours:
Primary care, Pediatrics, Women’s Health
And Optometry: M-F 8-6
Dental: M-F 8-7, Sat 8-4:30
150 Tejas Pl. ● Nipomo, CA 93444 ● (808) 929-3211
Dan Garson
PO Box 1128
Nipomo, CA93444
805-343-9459
For information on becoming a President’s Circle or Major Sponsor, please call Amber at 929-1583.
Mixer Schedule
Mixers are held the second THURSDAY of each month, from 5 to 7pm. Call now to schedule your mixer!
Thursday, Feb 13th—Jack’s Helping Hand Toy Box @ Nipomo Chamber Office
Luncheon Schedule
Luncheons are always the fourth Thursday of each month from 11:45am to 1:15pm. Location subject to change.
There will be no luncheons December/January—will resume our monthly meetings February 27th at
Blacklake Golf Resort—details to follow.
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1150 Osos Street Suite 207
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-3381
Fax (805) 549-3400
Jan 2014
State Capitol Room 2016
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 319-2033
Advertising in “The Chat”
Rates to advertise in The Chat, your Chamber Newsletter are as follows: $150 per year for a business card size
ad: $400 per year for a quarter page ad: or $500 per year for a half page ad: $1,000 per year for a full page ad:
$45 per month or $450 per year for any flyer inserted, plus providing the flyers to the Chamber office. Flyers need
to be delivered to the Chamber office by the 8th of each month for the following month. These are bargain basement prices, please take advantage of them.
Jan 2014
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Ambassador Feature Page
Mission Statement: The Ambassadors Club of the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce
will reach out and connect with Chamber members, prospective members and members of the community explaining the benefits and contributions that the Chamber of
Commerce provides to the community. It will act as official greeters at Chamber
functions, and will solicit, welcome, and interact with other community organizations.
Meet the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Team
Cathy Cachu
Rabobank
Alice Martin
Nipomo Properties
Ric Montero
Coast Hills Federal
Monkey Spit Hot Sauce
Kat Stowell
Healing Touch Day Spa
Paul Smith
Jessica Hettler
Healing Touch Day Spa
Lynn Compton
Sean Schuur
Steve Schumann
Discovery Dining/SLOCO Data
Sure Mortgage Solutions
Ambassadors WANTED!
What a great way to
GET more Business
Exposure while getting involved IN
Your community!
Ron Smith
Smith’s Alarms &
Electronics
Create a networking opportunity and promote your business by hosting a Chamber Mixer in 2014!
Mixers are held monthly and based on a first-come, first served basis.
Contact the Chamber office to reserve a date for your business mixer.
If you would like to join this exciting team of Ambassadors or would like to discuss how to
better promote your business through the Chamber, please call the Chamber office at
805 929-1583 (M~F 9am-5pm) or Email the office at: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.nipomochamber.org
Sponsored by the Nipomo
Chamber of Commerce
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Business Directory

Monthly Speakers Luncheon

Mixers & Ribbon Cuttings
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Casino Night Fundraiser

100 Bottles of Wine Fundraiser

Miss Nipomo Pageant
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Nipomo’s Best OctoberFest
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Holiday Craft & Gift Boutique

Annual Installation Dinner
There will be no Dec/Jan Luncheon
Regular meetings will resume
February 27, 2014
Blacklake Golf Resort
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