The Business Reporter! - the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

The Business Reporter!
SEPTEMBER 2015
THE 2016 DESTINATION GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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othing is more important to the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce than
promoting a strong local economy AND helping your businesses grow. In an
effort to showcase your company and give buyers more reasons to prefer
businesses that invest in the Chamber like yours, the Chamber has partnered with Metro
Media to publish a combination Business Directory, Relocation and Destination Guide.
This publication will be a high-end buyer’s guide and information resource that will be
distributed for a period of one year to our Community, Chamber members, Major
Employers, Consumers relocating to Atascadero and the Central Coast. Additionally we
will print 10,000 copies of the visitor section that will be distributed through several
events throughout 2016, placed in our local hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfast locations and handed out directly at the Visitor Center.
As an added benefit this publication will be placed on the Chamber’s website which
enjoys more that 5,000 unique visitors per month. As a benefit of your Chamber investment all members will receive a complimentary listing in the Member Business Director
section. In addition to your complimentary listing you may wish to take advantage of
reasonable priced advertising opportunities to help your business stand out to tens of
thousands in our community as well as consumers relocating to Atascadero. Peggy Flora
would be happy to discuss advertising opportunities, feel free to contact Peggy directly at
805-316-4200 or email her at: [email protected] .
We make every effort to ensure your business listing is correct. However, in today’s
fast-paced business world, location and staff changes are almost a daily occurrence. Your
business will be contacted directly to confirm the spelling of your business name,
address, website and phone number along with a main contact person. Please take
advantage of this opportunity to market your business and support the chamber.
Remember, only members in good standing can be listed in our directory.
Not a Member? Contact the Chamber now so that you don’t miss this opportunity.
Karen Ellis 805-466-2044 or [email protected].
& Expo
ATASCADERO CHAMBER
BUSINESS EXPO 2015
Over 80 Participating
Local Businesses
Free Admission
Open to Public
9315 Pismo Ave. Atascadero
805 Boardshop
AtascaderoChamber.org
E
ach Year the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce asks the local businesses to
come together and showcase their
business. This year’s fun event with
over 70 businesses is ready to rock n roll and
get their groove on. With our funky styled expo
theme, PEACE, LOVE & Expo, on Thursday,
September 17th, from 5pm to 7pm. The Pavilion
on the Lake will be transformed into a
colorful psychedelic, flowerchild, maze of
businesses waiting for you to explore.
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Annual
Business Expo is an opportunity for members to
share their business in an easy, free flowing
atmosphere, for an opportunity to network,
peruse and discover the bosso finds that makes
our community living so neato.
This business expo has so much to offer the
public from caterers and wineries to numerous
fun loving businesses that we encourage you to
come see, what all these business have to offer.
Admission is free….far out!! No excuses just
come & have some fun and get your groove on!
BUSINESS REPORTER
6904 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. 93422
TO THE BIGGEST SHIN-DIG OF THE
YEAR... THE BUSINESS EXPO
A-Town Park
A & W Restaurant
A.M. Sun Solar
Access Publishing
All About Events
Alle-Pia, Inc.
Amdal In Home Care
Associated Traffic Safety
Atascadero Association of Realtors
Atascadero Greyhound Foundation
Atascadero Mutual Water Company
Atascadero News
Atascadero Optimist Club
Brack L. Linscott, D.D.S. Inc.
Bristols Cider House
Castoro Cellars
City of Atascadero
Clever Concepts
CoastHills Credit Union
Coastal Communities Physician Network
Coastal Copy
ColorCraft Printing
Cuesta Community College
Debbie Arnold, 5th District Supervisor
Dignity Health of the Central Coast
ECHO – El Camino Homeless Organization
Fig Good Food
Friends of the Atascadero Lake
Frolicking Frog
Galaxy Theatres
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Healthy Inspirations of Atascadero
Jerry Craig Disc Jockey Karaoke
K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers
Kennedy Club Fitness
Laurus College
Lube-N-Go McGees Catering
North County Humane Society
North County Pilates
North County Physical Therapy
North County Young Professionals
On The Wall Advertising
Overland Stage Western Steakhouse
(Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino)
Pacific Gas & Electric
Pacific Harvest Catering
Pear Valley Vineyard and Winery
Peoples Choice Appliance Repairs
Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery
Que Pasa Mexican Cafe
Rabobank
Radiology Associates-Radiology Diagnostic Center
Rocky Canyon Kennels
Round Table Pizza
Safeguard Print and Promo
San Luis Sports Therapy & Orthopedic Rehab
Solarponics
Spectrum Business
Sunset SAVOR The Central Coast
The Carlton Hotel
The Groves on 41
The Laundromat by Swish & Swirl
The Real Estate Book
The Tribune
The Wellness Kitchen & Resource Center
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Ultrex Business Products
Union & Vine by Springhill Suites
Union Bank
Well Seen Sign Company
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Chamber’s Perspective
BOARD OFFICERS 2015
Chairman of the Board
Kelly Long- Kelly’s Casuals
Chairman -Elect
Joseph Modica, Jr. Modica Financial & Tax, Inc.
Past Chairman -
Robert “Grigger” Jones- Retired Professional
Chief Financial Officer
John Donovan
State Farm Insurance
BOARD DIRECTORS
Ray BubanRay M. Buban, Financial & Tax Service
Kim CroftPeabody & Plum Realtors Inc.
Dr. Ryan McGaughey, D.C. ,
McGaughey Chiropractic
John NeilAtascadero Mutual Water Co.
Bill NeelyAtascadero High School
Adam DanerDaner Law Firm, APLC
Mike TalenHFG Coastal Insurance
Jessica SohiHoliday Inn Express & Suites
Julie OpheimPlacer Title
Ryun McCroryCoastHills Bank
Cory BlackPublic Policy Solutions
CHAMBER STAFF
Linda Hendy, President/CEO
Vicki Lee, Director of Operations
Joyce Stewart, Member & Visitor Services
Karen Ellis, Membership Development
Tamrah Michael, Marketing Director
Gerri Shoaf, Volunteer
AMBASSADORS
Kim Croft, Peabody & Plum Realtors
Ambassador Chair
Maurica Anderson
The Mortgage House
Robert Borish, CPA
North County Tax and Accounting
Jennifer Bromby
Heritage Oaks Bank
Marge Castle
SESLOC Federal Credit Union
Angela Cisneros
K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers, Inc.
Uschi Fenton
Keller Williams North County Realty
Marge Griffin
Mary Kay Cosmetics Consultant
Dustie Kaczmarek
Creative Alternative for Learning & Living
Sean Kennedy
Kennedy Club Fitness
Drew Lewis
California Meridian Insurance Services, Inc.
Ryun McCrory
CoastHills Credit Union
Greg Modica
Modica Financial & Tax
Jesus Rubio
Union Bank
Jerry Craig
DJ Jerry Craig
Michael Barlett
Atascadero News
LIFETIME MEMBERS
Barbie Butz
Donn Clickard
Jerry DeCou
Maggie Vandergon
Bob Wilkins
Information in this newsletter regarding any business
does not constitute an endorsement by the
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce.
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OUR PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
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his August I was given • Understanding who the Entrepreneurs are; Innothe opportunity to at- vators, Small Business Owners, Home Based Business
tend a three day certif- Professionals, many are Boomers and Millennials. The
icate program for Eco- Chamber needs to be not only assessable to this group
nomic Development Essentials in of business people but connected in order to provide
Sacramento. I was very impressed
opportunities for community support.
at the quality and quantity
I was very • The five “W’s” of Business Attraction:
of materials being present*Who do we want in our community?
ed by two Economic Development professionals
impressed *What can we do to get their attention?
and truly appreciate the continued learning the
*When they respond, how do we engage
with the
Chamber provides me. I will have to admit my
*Where can we show them to locate?
head was full of ideas by the time I left the conquality & *Why would they choose Atascadero
ference but completely understand that all good
quantity of over other cities?
things take time to succeed.
The conference focused on Community Readi- materials... It is important for the Chamber to be a
ness/Community Assessment, Business Retenstrong partner and facilitator of ecotion & Expansion, Small Business & Entrepreneurship nomic success here in Atascadero and I am committed
Development, Marketing & Business Attraction, Work- to continuing to learn from the best and help to create a
force Development, Ethics in Economic Development strong business community.
and Current Trends, did I mention my head was full?
I did take away several action steps and reminders that our “Economic development is the sustained, concerted
Chamber can continue to work on to benefit Atascadero actions of policy makers and communities that promote
and our local businesses, here are a few examples:
the standard of living and economic health of a specific
• Engaging Leaders to Turn Information into Action area. Economic development can also be referred to as
for Economic Success; stay tuned we are working the quantitative and qualitative changes in the
toward a new North County Leadership program in economy.”
2016.
• Local Companies Are Important – Between 70% and If you have ideas, suggestions or would like to meet
90% of new jobs come from expansion of existing please feel free to email or give me a call or email:
companies within a community! Local companies
(805) 466-2044 / [email protected].
need to know that you care this will help to ensure
Sincerely,
they will prosper and stay in our town.
MEET YOUR
Linda Hendy, President/ CEO
Director!
J
ohn Neil is the general manager for the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company
(AMWC). He started with the company
in 2000 as the director of operations and
became the general manager in 2003. John is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the Company; developing and
implementing operations, maintenance, and capital
improvement budgets; and overseeing
administration of human resource activities,
including labor negotiations with the Teamsters
Union.
He is a registered civil engineer and holds both water treatment operator and water distribution
operator certifications from the Department of
Public Health. Prior to working for AMWC, John
was vice president of North Coast Engineering,
where one of his primary contracts was providing
engineering services for the City of Atascadero for
nearly 10 years.
John Neil,
AMWC,
Atascadero Mutual Water Company
General Manager
John appreciates the unique history of Atascadero
and is a participant in Colony Days’ Tent City every
year. With his work at the water company, he has an
opportunity to experience on a daily basis the legacy
of E.G. Lewis.
Both personally and in his role with the AMWC,
John uses local businesses to the fullest extent possible. He believes that to maintain a prosperous
community we need to support our local businesses.
John is an active member of the Atascadero Elks
Club and is president-elect for the Atascadero
Rotary Club. John is also on the board of the
Atascadero Economic Foundation.
What’s All This
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Tweeting About!
eep your business in the minds of your
customers or future customers! Learn
how to interact with friends, colleagues,
businesses and organizations online... by
tweeting! Twitter is a social media platform/service
in-which all users, friends, family, and coworkers
use to communicate and stay connected through the
exchange of quick, frequent messages. People post
“Tweets”, which may contain photos, videos, links
and up to 140 characters of text.
Here’s just a handful of popular Twitter verbiage to
help you make heads and tails of the Tweeting world.
Twitter Mini-Glossary:
Handle: Your Twitter username is referred to as your
handle, and is identified with the @ symbol. The @
is used to refer to a specific person and link to that
account on Twitter within a tweet.
Hashtag: A hashtag is a tag used on the social
network Twitter as a way to annotate a message.
A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by a “#”.
Example: #yourhastag. Hashtags are commonly
used to show that a tweet, a Twitter message, is
related to an event or conference, online or offline.
Lists: A way to combine select people you follow on
Twitter into a smaller feed. It lets you view a slice of
your followers at a time.
Live-tweeting: The practice of documenting an
event through tweets that are posted while an event
is in progress.
RT/Retweet: The Twitter equivalent of
forwarding to a friend or sharing. When someone
tweets something you find interesting, you can
retweet it and share it with all the people who
follow you.
Search: Twitter’s search feature looks for tweets
containing a keyword or phrase.
Timeline: The chronological listing of all tweets in
a given feed, be it your own, in a list, or another
user’s.
Tweet: What posts are called on Twitter.
Need more help with getting started? Call the
Atascadero Chamber today at 805-466-2044. We
are here to help you and your business!
And remember... follow us on Twitter too at:
@ATownChamber
The Business Reporter!
SEPTEMBER 2015
Members in Action
2015
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
These Chamber members are an elite group of
businesses influential to the economic vitality of
Atascadero whose continued support has been instrumental in the Chamber’s growth.
Spotlight
Spotlight
Applying for a Small-Business Loan??
Written by: Holly Mislavsky Vice President,
Atascadero Branch Manager, Rabobank N.A.
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ESLOC Federal Credit Union is proud to
be the longest established credit union on
the Central Coast. Founded in 1942, it began as desk-drawer operation run by volunteers; it has grown from its original 32 members
to over 40,000 members in 2015.
SESLOC provides a full range of banking, investment and estate planning services. As a result, people sometimes refer to us as
a “bank.” However, a credit
union is built on a different
business model. A credit
union is a financial co-operative; our only investors
are our depositors, and
they reap the rewards. This
comes in the form of lower
loan rates, higher savings dividends and many free
and low-fee services.
Credit unions nationwide have established an extensive shared ATM network, providing convenient account deposits and withdrawals without surcharges.
We provide 50 local ATMs, including 8 in Atascadero, and more than 30,000 nationwide and in 10 foreign countries – more ATMs than any of the largest
banks.
We were pleased this year to add an online loan
application with instant decision
capability for both members and
non-members, along with Mobile
Check Deposits and Apple Pay.
Financial education resources will
expand this fall with the launch
of “Fool Proof,” a consumer education website developed in conjunction with the Walter Cronkite
Foundation to teach people of all ages to “Be a Fool
Proof Consumer.” It also provides resources for educators that meet the new core curriculum financial
education standards.
SESLOC...
longest established
credit union on the
Central Coast.
As a credit union, our federal charter designates the
people we may serve. Originally a schools-based
credit union, in 2001 our charter expanded to include all who live, work, worship, or attend school
in San Luis Obispo County, and their families. In
2015 we were pleased to announce that our federal
regulators expanded our service area to include the
people in Northern Santa Barbara County. We will
open a branch in Santa Maria in early 2016.
Deposited funds stay here in our communities
where they enhance the local economy by
supporting members’ home, vehicle, and commercial property purchases, as well as their investment
and estate planning needs. But that’s only part of
the picture. We provide 134 local jobs, support a
myriad of local non-profit organizations and provide thousands of dollars in education grants to local schools.
In addition, our staff actively volunteers in the
community, supporting SESLOC’s commitment to
youth, health, education, and affordable housing.
SESLOC began as the vision of two local educators
– Robert Byrd and Charles Teach. Today it is a wellknown and highly respected name in our County.
We are proud to have been voted “Best Financial
Institution” eight years in a row in the New Times
Reader’s Poll. We’re committed to providing sound
financial services and education.
SESLOC branches are located in Atascadero, Paso
Robles, San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande, with
a new branch coming to Santa Maria in early 2016.
Accounts are federally insured to $250,000 by the
NCUA. We are an Equal Housing Lender.
Website: www.SESLOC.org
Credit unions are not-for-profit, so you won’t find
branches on every corner. However, you will find
plenty of ATMs.
For more information on becoming a Chairman
Circle business, contact Linda Hendy at the
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
C I Destinations
“The difference is in the details”
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et’s go on an adventure... to the
gorgeous and history-rich island of
Ireland! The Atascadero Chamber
of Commerce presents “The Best of
Ireland”, your adventure starts March 15, 2016.
For only $2,999 (when booked before
September 30, 2015) enjoy 9 days filled with a
balance of city , culture and romantic
country-sides and dramatic cliffs and castles.
Some trip highlights will include visiting such
places as: Adare Village, Muckrose House, Cliffs
of Moher, the St. Patricks Cathedral, Wicklow
National Park, the Blarney Castle, Old James
Whiskey Distillery... and much more.
Create new friendships, mingle with the
friendly Irish locals and escape from your
day-to-day duties... come Fly Away With Us to
Ireland and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where it
all started!
For more details and information on this great
opportunity, call to attend the oreintation
meeting set for September 8th at the
Atascadero Chamber office at 6904 El Camino
Real. Or call the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce at: 805-466-2044. Ask to speak with
Tamrah Michael, our Marketing Director who
will be exploring Ireland with you in March.
See You Travelers September 8th for the
Ireland orientation meeting!
October 21, 2015
Only
$2999
Fly Away With Us
when booked before
September 30, 2015!
To Ireland!
DEPARTING MARCH 15, 2016
Your Ireland Adventure will Include:
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7 Nights at a Four-Star hotel
Round-trip Airfare
9 Meals (7B/2D)
Cliffs of Moher & Galway Countryside
St. Patricks Cathedral
Wicklow National Park- “P.S. I Love You”
Adare Village
Blarney Castle- Kiss the Blarney Stone
Trinity College & Book of Kells
Old James Whiskey Distillery
Muckross House
Dublin- Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
And much more...
Trip Orientation Meeting:
September 8th @ 5:30pm
For More Information Contact
Tamrah Michael at:
805-466-2044
CST 2111772-40
Hosted by:
“The Word on the Streets!”
Downtown News!
4 New Businesses have opened their doors in the
downtown area within the last six months. It’s
time you go and check them out!
Farron Elizabeth*- Farron Elizabeth began in
Venice Beach, California, during the summer of
2003. Founder/designer, Farron Day, started making custom knit skirts out of her apartment, using
only the softest fabrications (modal/lycra & french
terry/lycra) the clothing emphasizes comfort. The
focus of each design is to achieve a style, fit, & a
level of comfort that allows you to move throughout your busy day - then transition into evening
with ease & a pair of heels. Producing all garments
domestically is a strict philosophy of this company. Every aspect from planning, designing, & the
purchasing of raw materials, through producing,
manufacturing & fulfillment of my apparel, is
done right here - proudly in the USA.
The Book Odyssey -5975 Traffic Way
Socrates Coffee House - 5985 Traffic Way
Bipi Gi’s Boutique - 5985 Entrada Ave
*Chamber Member
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Members in Action
RIBBON CUTTINGS!
Welcome Alle- Pia, Fine Cured Meats
W
hat a great turn-out at NCYP’s first-ever Business Bingo networking mixer!
A huge “Thank You!” goes out to The Mortgage House Atascadero on Morro
Road, for hosting the event and for providing the yummy food and drinks as
well! What do you think? Should the North County Young Professionals make
this event an annual
one?! We will see... much
THEY BRING YOU THE NEWS....
SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO GET IT YOURSELF!
like our Speed Networking and Ugly Sweater
Mixers, this Business
Bingo mixer was a
smashing hit and tons of
great networking to be
had-as usual! Leave it to
the NCYP’ers to throw
a fresh & trendy event
while still managing to
keep it classy!
Alle-Pia celebrates the opening or their new Emporio with a
Ribbon Cutting. CEO Alex Pellini and Owner Antonio Varia
are joined by Atascadero Chamber CEO Linda Hendy, Vicki
Janssen representing Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian, Chamber Ambassadors & guests.
Welcome Grape Encounters Empourium
Celebrating the opening of their new outdoor patio are owners
David & Annie Wilson who are joined by Mayor Tom O’Malley, Council members Heather Moreno and Bob Kelley, 5th
District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, Vicki Janssen representing
Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian, and our Chamber Ambassadors.
The Beautification
Award Goes To...
Grape Encounters Empourium!
Speaking of classy... mark
your calendars for the
next upcoming NCYP
shin-dig, September 17th,
Thursday, from 5-7pm at
the 2015 Peace, Love &
Expo.
The NCYP will have their
very own event booth again: “Keep It Classy Atascadero!” Donning all sorts of fabulous Anchorman-inspired paraphernalia... be prepared for some fun.
We will be looking for some great, groovy professionals, such as yourself- yes you- to converse with... so
get your game face on and come on down to the NCYP Business Expo booth on How social are you?
September 17th. “Don’t act like you’re not impressed.” (Anchorman— Ron Bur- Connect with us!
gundy) and get out of your glass caase of emotions and run over to the NCYP
booth- located in the “Party Zone” - of course. And remember Atascadero... Keep
it Classy!
2016 CHAMBER BOARD
of Directors
Are You Interested in Becoming a Part
of the Group?
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T
he Nominating Committee will be •
reviewing applications the first of
October, please take a look at the •
Director agreement and if interest contact Linda Hendy, President/CEO Lin•
[email protected] .
Kelly Long, Chairman of the Board presents Beautification Award to
David & Annie Wilson, owners of Grape Encounters EM-POUR-IUM,
located at 5816 Traffic Way.
Congratulations to Grape Encounters Empourium, located
on Traffic Way in Atascadero.
It’s like no other wine tasting room or wine bar. It begins
with a very eclectic selection of hard to find wines from
around the globe. It’s unlikely you’ll find our wines in other
restaurants, wine bars or retail shops. But that’s just the
beginning. At the Grape Encounters Empourium, we’ve
reimagine wine tasting.
At the Empourium, you can experience remarkable blends
made from single-varietal wines produced around the world
and meticulously blended before your eyes. It’s wine tasting
on steroids!
Grape Encounters EM-POUR-IUM is a wine accessory and
gift store, a natural venue extending our nationally syndicated Grape Encounters Radio show, hosted by David Wilson.
LABOR
Law
Previously Worked Overtime
Can’t Be Counted as Makeup Time
Can an employee use makeup time if he or she
misses a day of work and submits a written request
to use overtime previously worked in that workweek to pay for the missed day?
No! Section 513 was added to the California Labor
Code in 1999. That code section provides: “If an
employer approves a written request of an employee to make up work time that is or would be lost as
a result of a personal obligation of the employee,
the hours of that makeup work time, if performed
in the same workweek in which the work time was
lost, may not be counted towards computing the
total number of hours worked in a day for purposes of the overtime requirements….”
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Our Board Members represent a broad cross-section of the business and professional leadership of
the community. Each Director is very important to
the Board, so an understanding is in order about
each Board Members responsibility upon election.
The Board of Directors is the policy making body
of Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and as such
we are the major work force of Atascadero Chamber of Commerce.
•
Enter into full discussion and participation in
policy decisions affecting the Chamber and
business community.
Maintain the confidentiality of all Board
meetings.
Accept the responsibility of any assignments,
payment of board fees, and payment membership dues during my term.
Offer suggestions which may improve chamber programs and internal operations.
Avail myself for greater responsibilities in the
program and structure of the Atascadero
Chamber of Commerce.
Approximate costs - $210.00 up to $550 for
membership dues, $150.00 Annual Dinner, $100
Tuesday in the Park BBQ Tickets I will become
familiar with Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
policies, procedures and positions so that I can become an informed representative of the Chamber
Board, and support the organization, its programs
As a Board Member I agree to do the following:
and policies and do all that I can to develop and
• Attend all possible regular Board Meeting the maintain high standards set by previous Board of
2nd Thursday of the month as scheduled and Directors.
special meetings as they may be required.
The Atascadero Chamber would like to encourage
• Attend the Annual Planning Retreat
you to become a volunteer as a Board of Director
November 2015.
• Attend all possible Chamber monthly mixers. or a Committee Member.
• Support special events.
Request in Writing
The section requires that an employee shall provide a
signed written request for each occasion that the employee asks to make up work pursuant to this section.
Finally, it should be noted that an employer is
prohibited from encouraging or otherwise soliciting
an employee to request makeup time.
Although an employer is not obligated to grant the
written request, the granted written request precludes
the employer from overtime liability for up to 11
hours in a day and 40 hours in the workweek.
Ask in Advance
Even though the statute does not specifically require
the request in advance, that appears to be the clear
intention of the law.
Indeed, the Labor Commissioner’s Enforcement
Policy and Interpretations Manual specifies that
the written request by the employee is to make up
time that “would be” lost by the employee due to a
personal obligation.
The Labor Law Helpline is a service to California
Chamber of Commerce preferred and executive
members. For expert explanations of labor laws
and Cal/OSHA regulations, not legal counsel for
specific situations, call (800) 348-2262 or submit
your question at hrcalifornia.com.
The Business Reporter!
SEPTEMBER 2015
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
September
Luncheon
“Keeping up with the Changes”
Guest Speaker Leo Cravens
August
“Need versus Want.” How social should I be?
Google, Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook
J
Looking for some great information on
What, Why, How and When? Join us at the
Atascadero Chamber Women in Business
Luncheon on Friday, September 11, 2015 at
The Galaxy Theatre.
Wrap-Up
Janice Felde, Chair of Atascadero
Women in Business welcomed
WIB Attendees to the beautiful
Portola Inn where we were excited
to award our 2015 Scholarship Recipients.
Janice read with enthusiasm and passion
our Women in Business Mission.
Trying to Figure Out Just How ‘Social’
You & Your Business Should Be?!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Friday, September 11, 2015
11:30a-1:00p
Galaxy Theatres, 6917 El Camino Real,
Atascadero
Women in Business is a Women’s Network
dedicated to helping women achieve,
Interested in Attending Women in Business?
succeed and prosper by connecting and pro$20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
moting women and their business.
Reservations, Payment or Cancellations, required by noon, Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce,
Please call Joyce at 466-2044 to make your resWomen in Business provides resources and serervations or visit: www.atascaderochamber.
vices to empower its members to achieve career
org.
success and financial security.
Register Today:
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coordinating marketing campaigns & overseeing
business development for the last 15 years in the
higher education, health & fitness
and non-profit industries!
Register Online at: AtascaderoChamber.org or call: 805-466-2044
The committee provides scholarships to all
women affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce planning to continue their
education related to current or future
employment or transitioning into a new
career.
2015 Scholarship
Winners
The Atascadero Women in Business is proud to
present our 2015 Scholarship Awards to 2015
three remarkable women.
Joanne Peters – Public Speaking –
Dale Carnegie Training
Samantha Schmidt – Kinesiology at CSU
Monterey Bay
Tricia Williams – Nutritional Psychology at the
Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Each of our 2015 Scholarship participants
were presented with a certificate, check and a
bouquet of flowers congratulating them and
wishing the best in their future endeavors.
We are extremely proud of Joanne, Samantha
and Tricia for being the dynamic women they
are and continuing to prosper in their chosen
professions.
Scholarship Winner Tricia Williams, Janice Felde, Chair of Women in Business and owner of Atascadero Children’s Center, Scholarship Winner Joanne
Peters and Scholarship Winner Samantha Schmidt
Francine Castanon, District Liaison and Veterans Coordinator,
State Board of Equalization and 2015 Scholarship Winners Joanne
Peters, Tricia Williams and Samantha Schmidt
Mayor Tom O’Malley, Janice Felde, Chair of Women in Business and owner of Janice Felde, Chair of Women in Business and owner of Atascadero
Atascadero Children’s Center, Peggy O’Malley, Tom & Peggy O’Malley owner Children’s Center with Business Spotlight, Terrie Banish, Deputy City
of The Portola Inn were the hosts for our WIB Scholarship Meeting
Manager, City of Atascadero
Francine Castanon, District Liaison and Veterans Coordinator for the
State Board of Equalization attended our luncheon and presented the
2015 Scholarship Winners with a Certificate.
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@AtownChamber
/atascaderochamberofcommerce
Building a Strong Business Community
The following members renewed their
commitment to the Chamber and local business
community during the period of July 20, 2015 thru
August 18, 2015.
Business Name
Member Since
Cuesta Community College..........................1989
Community Action Partnership of SLO County
...........................................................................2011
Crossroads.......................................................2012
Olivas de Oro Olive Company......................2012
SLO County Farm Bureau.............................1999
Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center
...........................................................................2003
The Carlton Hotel...........................................2001
John Whitford Communications.................2011
AAUW..............................................................2014
The Groves on 41............................................2013
Los Padres Council Boy Scouts of America
...........................................................................2001
American General Media..............................1992
Rocky Canyon Kennels..................................2013
The Salvation Army........................................2014
Energies Rising
Rand Gholson
PO Box 1017
Atascadero CA 93423
Phone: (805)709-4263
Email: [email protected]
Fond Farewells
Louise Hough
139 Whiteley Street
Arroyo Grande CA 93420
Phone: (877)600-3303
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fondfarewells.com
Freestyle Event Services, Inc.
Mark Perry
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Sign-up online at: AtascaderoChamber.org
or call Karen at: 805-466-2044!
Steven Herring
All About Events
1228 11th St, Suite 102
Paso Robles, CA
(805) 239-7777
What are some features that make your business unique?
For additional information please contact
Gail Cayetano at:
[email protected]
6
955 El Camino Real, Suite 1-A
Atascadero CA 93422
Phone: (805)464-4500
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mattressland.com
he mission of Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is to “Promote Business” and
enhance the economic and civic welfare of Atascadero. Allow us to support and
promote your business! Join the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce today and
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All About Events provides high quality event rentals,
ranging from fine linen, chairs, tables, glassware, catering equipment to large size tents.
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Lonnie Winter
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In a nutshell, what does your business provide
its customers and how would you describe
your business to a potential client?
hamber members will receive a 15%
discount on any SAVOR activities.
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special Atascadero Chamber code:
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228 West Carrillo Street, Suite A
Santa Barbara CA 93101
Phone: (805)782-9000
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.leecentralcoast.com
3474 Empresa Drive, Suite 110
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805)613-7339
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.freestyleent.com
110% Club
Charles Chalekson, MD..................................2012
Glenn’s Repair & Rental, Inc...........................1997
Scott O’Brien Fire & Safety Co.......................2004
Farm Credit West.............................................2013
The Chemlogics Group, LLC..........................2015
Rancho Tee Motel.............................................1993
Friends of the Atascadero Library..................2003
Professional Inspection Services....................2012
Atascadero Children’s Center..........................2000
A & W Restaurant............................................1991
Phone & Wireless: Verizon Wireless,
Panasonic...........................................................2011
Swish & Swirl....................................................2014
Janet Kershaw-McLennan, M.D.....................1993
Netsmith............................................................2002
Recognition Works..........................................2000
Central Coast Specialty Care Templeton .....2012
Hertz Car Rental..............................................2014
Operation COY - Coaching Our Youth........2014
Brack L. Linscott, D.D.S..................................1986
Ravatt Albrecht & Associates, Inc..................2008
Filipponi & Thompson Drilling, Inc. ...........1982
California Meridian Insurance Services, Inc.
............................................................................1987
Grape Encounters EM-POUR-IUM .............2014
Atascadero Bible Church.................................1982
Lee & Associates
Marty Indvik
Our custom-built furniture which is called our “Farm
House Collection” we build, sand and stain all of this
furniture right here in Atascadero. All About Events is
setting the new standard for high quality event rentals
on the central coast.
What’s the most important thing you want
readers to know about All About Events?
All About Events is truly locally owned and operated
and was started in 2007 because we saw a need for a
rental company whose mission is to supply quality
equipment and customer service.
Jill Sturtevant
The Atascadero Chamber has once again scored
another great temporary addition to our
Atascadero Chamber team.
We are very excited to have our newest intern Jill
working with us. Jill has been assisting the Chamber with various duties including calling all Chamber members about their listing in the new 2016
Directory. Jill is also helping us with computer
work, telephones, etc.
Jill Sturtevant is the youngest daughter of Karyn and
Brian Sturtevant.
Jill is a Senior at Atascadero High School and
enrolled in four AP classes and she is a member
of the Show Choir, Key Club, and National Honor
Society.
Jill plans on majoring in Neuroscience and hopes to
attend Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio.
The Business Reporter!
SEPTEMBER 2015
Voice of Business
News From The
City
Rachelle Rickard
By City Manager
Atascadero High School:
Get Out Your Calendar for an
Action-Packed Event Season!
by City Manager Rachelle Rickard
I
t is hard to believe that summer has gone and we
are already talking about September!
With the ever-popular Hot El Camino Cruise
Night behind us now and the summer calendar
winding down, there is quite a bit ahead as the fall
calendar ramps up in Atascadero!
Our fall season of activities starts on Labor Day
Weekend - be sure to come out to the Charles
Paddock Zoo to celebrate the Zoo’s 60th Birthday!
Saturday September 5th starts off with cake & ice
cream and continues throughout the afternoon with
fun-filled action as the animals open their birthday
presents. There will be something for everyone to
enjoy! The following weekend, Main Street’s Art &
Wine Tour takes place downtown, on Friday,
September 11th. These events give you two great
reasons to get out and enjoy Atascadero’s beautiful
weather, see the new babies at the Zoo and stroll
around our beautiful downtown area.
There will be just enough time to take a breath
before the holiday season begins. The City’s annual
Holiday Boutique will be held at the Pavilion on the
Lake on November 14th. This is the spot to begin
your holiday shopping, with numerous local
vendors setting up shop with their very best
products on display. The annual holiday tree-lighting event takes place in the Sunken Gardens on
Friday, December 4th and a week later it’s that big
snow day, Winter Wonderland, in the downtown on
Friday, December 11th from 5-9 pm. And one more
event to make sure to have on your list is Zoo
Holiday Magic at the Charles Paddock Zoo on
Saturday, December 19th! Whew!
I’d suggest everyone open up their calendars and
block out these dates now so that there’s no chance of
missing out on any of these exciting and unique fall
and holiday festivities. It’s a busy time in Atascadero
and this season is going to zip by. Before you know
it, we’ll need to get ready for a whole new year of
The month of October brings our annual Colony events and fun in 2016!
Days event on October 17th starting at 10 am with
the parade and carrying throughout the day with For comments or questions, please contact me
Tent City, great food, entertainment, the Atascadero at Atascadero City Hall at 470-3400 or visit www.
Colony Band Competition and Wiener Dog
atascadero.org.
Races! And it doesn’t stop there! This year there is
a new and exciting event from 6 – 10pm, Tent City
After Dark, featuring music, dancing, craft
breweries and more. October of course brings
Halloween. The animals at the Charles Paddock
Zoo, with the assistance of their zookeepers, will
once again host the very popular “Zoo Boo” event
on October 24th. Then on October 31st, the
downtown merchants will offer safe and free
trick-or-treating throughout the downtown area,
complete with a bounce house, music and a haunted
house from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
From The Office
of Supervisor
Debbie Arnold
5th District Supervisor
The New Terminal Building
at San Luis Obispo Airport
I
am happy to report that the Board of
Supervisors has come to a unanimous decision
to move forward with the construction of a new
terminal building at the San Luis Obispo
County Regional Airport. The need for a new
terminal was identified in the 1998 Master Plan:
• to bring the terminal and aircraft parking apron
into compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration's (FAA) commercial safety and
design standards;
• modifying the size of the terminal and aircraft
parking apron for current and projected future
demands;
• promote tourism; and
• to stimulate the local economy.
Several business and community leaders expressed
their support of the project, including an
endorsement by the Economic Vitality Corporation,
a nonprofit economic development organization,
and Visit San Luis Obispo County, a nonprofit that
promotes tourism for the county.
After putting the project on hold in 2008 due to
the recession, one significant reason the BOS chose
to move forward with this project at this time is in
part due to the recent $15.6 million grant award
from the FAA’s capital improvement plan for the
2015/2016 Federal Fiscal Year. Approximately 90%
of funding for the new terminal will come from
various
sources including FAA Airport Improvement
Program (AIP) Grant, Passenger Facility Charges
(PFC’s), and Customer Facility Charges (CFC’s). It
is also anticipated that the FAA will provide an
additional grant in 2016 for approximately $8.5
million toward this project.
The project will take approximately 18 months to
complete. Please visit http://sloairport.com/ for
updates on the project.
Activity on The Hill
T
he school year has started with lots of
activity on the hill. The counselors are
busy completing the registration process
systematically and methodically. I have
been impressed with amount of consideration
and time that goes into each student’s schedule.
More than 1,300 schedules will be printed and
distributed this week. This would not have been
possible without the help of our amazing
secretarial staff. The teachers who moved out of
the A- building are busily moving back into their
classrooms which have made the transition to the
21st century. The rooms have now been
modernized with new technology, as well as
having been freshly painted and carpeted. Our
custodians have been busy putting the final
touches on all the classrooms in preparation for
students.
This summer the Mid-state Fair was a great
success for our AHS students. They
manufactured and sold many outstanding
industrial arts projects, many of which took first
place. We had championship animals and first
place winners in showmanship. Atascadero High
School was once again well represented. The
Leadership students and the Peer class have both
had their summer retreats, in which they prepared
and planned for the upcoming year. I was able to
share dinner with them, and I am impressed with
their courage and love for their school and one
another. Marching Band camp and Color Guard
are all over campus practicing and preparing for
their upcoming season. Girl’s golf, volleyball, girl’s
tennis, cross country, football and boy’s water
polo are fully immersed in their pre-seasons.
This year we have eight new teachers, two new
counselors, a new day custodian, a new assistant
principal, and a new principal at the high school.
Along with the returning teachers and staff, we
are looking forward to supporting our students as
they work to meet the challenges before them. We
begin the 2015-16 school year with much
enthusiasm and anticipation. Go Hounds!
- Bill Neely
Atascadero High School Principal
It’s an honor to represent the 5th District.
Debbie Arnold
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The Business Reporter!
SEPTEMBER 2015
@AtownChamber
/atascaderochamberofcommerce
www.AtascaderoChamber.org
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READ ALL ABOUT
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2015 Atascadero’s Tuesdays In
The Park & Community BBQ!
Celebrating 20 years the “Tuesday in the Park” BBQ’s
were a huge success serving over 5,479 dinners benefiting 16 local non-profits.
It’s a long day for the Elks as they start their day early
meeting at the lodge and preparing the chicken and
beef. Once they get set up at the park, they keep a close
eye on the food they will be serving to make sure it is
just right. And it always is!
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce plays host for
11 weeks each summer, helping the fundraising efforts
of local non-profits. Each BBQ was successfully ran with
the help of Vicki Lee, her flair for fun and organization
helped to make each group reach their full fundraising
potential while enjoying our community.
Entertainment during the meals was provided by DJ Jerry
Craig. Thanks Jerry
This year’s Elk’s Chairman was Rolfe Nelson he worked
extra hard to ensure everything went well each week and
was spot on. Thanks Rolfe!
In addition to a fantastic meal and great entertainment,
there is the wonderful music of the Community Band
that so many enjoyed when the dining was over.
THANK YOU to the generous community of Atascadero and those of you who have supported this summer’s
BBQs.
Because of you, all of these charities will be able to
do more in our community:
ACCESS PUBLISHING IS CHANGING THEIR
NAME of its popular online newspaper Atascadero
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Small Business
Consult
9am-12pm
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LABOR DAY!
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WIB Comm.
Mtg- 12:00p
NCYP Mtg.
1:30pm
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Exec. Comm.
Mtg. 8:30am
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Ireland Trip
Mtg. @ 5:30pm
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Small Business
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9am-12pm
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WIB
Luncheon
11:30a-1p
Board of
Directors Mtg.
12noon
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Peace, Love
& Expo
5p-7p
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Sunset SAVOR
The Central Coast
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See you next summer at our Tuesday’s in the Park!
and training resource for those aspiring to start small
businesses, as well as for existing small businesses. SpeGrant will help support small business entrepreneurs
cial focus is directed to underserved low and moderate
in San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo, CA –
income markets including minorities, disabled persons,
Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) has veterans and women. Although operated as the Women’s
received a $6,500 grant from the Community Founda- Business Center, approximately one-third of MCSC’s clition San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO). MCSC will ents are men. MCSC was established in 1998 and is in its
use the grant money for Small Business and Financial 9th continuous year of qualifying for the SBA Women’s
Literacy Training and business consulting.
Business Center grant for this region.
For more information on Mission Community Ser“We are grateful to the Community Foundation for
vices Corp. and the Women’s Business Center, contact
their leadership and support in helping improve the
Chuck Jehle at 805-595-1357, 71 Zaca Lane #130, San
lives of entrepreneurs in our area.” MCSC’s Program
Luis Obispo, CA 93401, and visit their website at www.
Director, Chuck Jehle, said. “This grant will go a long
StartASmallBiz.org.
way towards helping us better serve small local busiMonthly Consulting Services are held at the Atascadero
nesses through our consulting services and training
Chamber of Commerce (First & Third Tuesday)
programs.”
Mission Community Services Corporation Women’s
Business Center is a full-service, technical assistance
SEPTEMBER
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Friends of the Library
ECHO
PEO Community Church of Atascadero
Quota
Atascadero Elks Lodge
Atascadero Christian Community
Kiwanis Club of Atascadero
Rotary Club of Atascadero
Boy Scouts of America
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
RISE
North County Christian School
St Luke’s Episcopal Church
CAPSLO Adult Day Center
MISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES CORP.
RECIEVES GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION OF SLO COUNTY
Daily News to A-Town Daily News.
“A-Town is an endearing local nickname for Atascadero that residents have been using for decades,” says
Scott Brennan, owner of Access Publishing with his
wife, Beth Brennan. “It’s also a great fit with our website address atowndailynews.com. I’m excited to move
forward and provide the people of Atascadero news
the way they want it: timely, online, on Facebook, and
for free.”
Access Publishing is an advertising and marketing
company for local businesses. It offers online marketing, Internet advertising, website design, and graphic
design. It creates magazines, guides and directories in
San Luis Obispo County, including the Paso Robles
Daily News, Atascadero Daily News, San Luis Obispo
County Visitors Guide, North County Access, Cambria Phone Book, Heritage Ranch Directory and Oak
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Other Special
Dates:
Planning
Comm Mtg7pm
Sept 01
Sept 15
City Council
Mtg- 6pm
Sept 08
Sept 22
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Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Small Business Consulting
OFFICE CLOSED (Labor Day)
Executive Committee Meeting
Ireland Trip Orientation 5:30pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Women In Business Lunch
WIB Committee Meeting
NCYP Committee Mtg.
Small Business Consulting
Business Expo
Sunset SAVOR The Central Coast
City Council: 6pm
September 08
September 22
Planning Commission: 7pm
September 01
September 15
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