December - the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
December 2011
Business Reporter
Chamber Board Sets Goals for 2012
2011
Jeannie Malik
Will Lead
Chamber in 2012
Access Yellow Pages
Atascadero Mutual Water Co.
Atascadero News
Atascadero Waste Alternatives
Coast Hills Federal Credit Union
Greg Malik Real Estate Group
Heritage Oaks Bank
Idler’s Appliances
Kennedy Club Fitness
Rabobank
Santa Lucia Bank
Union Bank
Linda Hendy, Donn Clickard, Helena Berardi, Mike Talen, Joyce Stewart, Robert “Grigger”
Jones, John Neil, Kelly Long, Carol Bezkostny, Jeannie Malik, Ray Buban, Joe Modica, E.J. Rossi,
Jaynee Orcutt, Terrie Banish, Chuck Braun, Maryann Dinsfriend
Wysong Construction
Mark Your Calendar!
Thursday, Dec. 15th:
Atascadero Elks Lodge Hosts
the Christmas “After Hours”
Mixer at 1516 El Camino Real
5:30 - 7pm
Thursday, Jan. 5th:
C
hamber Board Officers and Directors,
set in motion plans for 2012 and beyond at their day-long session Nov. 10th.
Chamber President/CEO Linda Hendy
facilitated the workshop with help and
input from the entire board. The past year’s
transitions were discussed and many of
the goals set in 2011 reviewed. Incoming
Chairman of the Board Jeannie Malik said,
“It was a very positive, upbeat, productive
retreat.” Newly elected board member and
CFO Joe Modica said, “It takes an active
Board of Directors not just a few to generate
a successful Chamber.”
WHO WILL RECEIVE CHAMBER’S
TOP RECOGNITION?
North County Young
Professionals Mixer
5:30 - 7pm
Bru Coffeehouse
5760 El Camino Real
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Friday, Jan. 13th:
Women In Business
11:30 - 1 pm
The Pavilion on the Lake
(Reservations & Payment due by
Tuesday, January 10th at noon.)
Tuesday, Feb. 21st:
Connect For Lunch
11:30 - 1 pm
Best Western PLUS Colony Inn
(Reservations Required)
Inside...
Chairman’s Circle Spotlight
3
New Members
4
Ribbon Cuttings 5
Labor Law Corner 6
News Notes 7
Member Spotlight 8
Calendar & Chamber Spotlight 8
eserve your tickets early for the Chamber’s Annual Awards and Installation
dinner on Saturday January 28th 2012 at
the Pavilion on the Lake. Invitations will
be in the mail the first week of December
and we suggest you respond early as seating
is limited.
This year’s award recipients were selected
by the Chamber’s Board of Directors after
reviewing the following criteria.
Overall service to the community whether
on-going long-term service in one or more
areas, or a one-time act of heroism, bravery,
kindness, compassion, or the like. In
addition, persons helping city government,
fire department, schools, hospitals, nursing
homes, the elderly on an unpaid volunteer
basis are good candidates.
This fun filled evening’s social hour and
silent auction begins at 5:30 pm, dinner will
be served at 6:30 followed by the live auction
and awards program at 8:00. For information
contact the Chamber office, 466-2044, or
email [email protected].
Business Building Reminders
T
he Christmas and Holiday retail season
easily outshines other times of the year
in sales, but it can also be the most exhausting. With proper planning and preparation,
it can be not only a successful and memorable season, but in the most positive sense
of the word, an enjoyable one for owners,
managers, staff, and certainly customers.
LET’S START . . .
Have all salespeople read company ads,
catalogs, literature, Facebook, Twitter
and Blogs before customers come in with
questions and inquiries. An uninformed
salesperson is bad for business. Also check
out everything about the competition.
Stay open longer hours. You want your
community to shop locally -- so make it
easier for your customers that have a job and
are working.
Establish dress codes for employees and
enforcing these dress codes. (Even if there is
a uniform -- it should be clean, neat, etc.)
Employees are the representatives of the
store and should project the image the store
wants to convey.
Outgoing Chairman of the Board Chuck
Braun passes the gavel to incoming Chairman
Jeannie Malik.
C
hairman of the Board Chuck Braun
will be handing over the gavel to
Jeannie Malik, Greg Malik Real Estate
Group at the Chamber’s January 12th board
meeting. The Chamber’s Board of Directors
unanimously elected Jeannie to serve as
Chairman of the Board for 2012 along with
Grigger Jones, as Chair Elect and Joe Modica,
Modica Financial & Tax Services,CFO.
Jeannie has served on the Chamber’s
board as Chair elect this past year along with
CFO Mike Goodman, Outlet Tool Supply,
Donn Clickard AUSD Board Member and
outgoing Chairman of the Board Chuck
Braun.
The Chairman can appoint up to two
directors to serve a one year term and
Jeannie has appointed E.J. Rossi, Principal
Atascadero High School and Donn
Clickard, AUSD Board Member to fill these
positions.
Greet everyone who walks through the
door. Coming up with different greetings
-- so customers don’t hear the same greeting
over and over when shopping in the store.
Make it comfortable for customers to shop.
Adjusting the thermostat because customers
may be wearing coats and the staff can wear
a sweater. Perhaps a rack for customer’s coats
and a place to check packages.
Have employees identify themselves when
answering the phone. This adds a professional
touch and provides the caller with a person to
identify with on the other end of the line.
Clean up the cash-wrap area as-you-go
and put everything in its place. Customers
See BUSINESS BUILDING, pg 4
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Chamber’s Perspective
Board Directors 2011
Board Officers
Chairman of the Board Chuck Braun’s Year in Review
Chairman of the Board
Chuck Braun
State Farm Insurance
Chairman-Elect
Jeannie Malik
Greg Malik Real Estate Group
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Goodman
Outlet Tool Supply
Board Directors
Donn Clickard
Past Chairman of the Board
AUSD Board Member
Terrie Banish
The Tribune
Carol Bezkostny
Rabobank
Teri Davis
Santa Lucia Bank
Josh Donovan
Kennedy Club Fitness
Robert “Grigger” Jones
A Professional Law Corp.
Kelly Long
Kelly’s Casuals
efficiently manage Chamber business for our
membership. Included in these innovative
technologies is a new accounting system/
Chuck Braun,
software program, as well as a very versatile
2011 Chairman Chamberware program. In addition to
of the Board
many other exciting things, Chamberware
fter attending our 2012 board planning will allow the Chamber to send referral
conference a few days ago, I thought notifications when your business has been
back to last year’s conference and of all the referred to a new prospective customer. We
critical goals that we felt had to be imple- have also identified a new web design firm
A Committee of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
mented for the successful continuance of that has begun work on our much needed
our Chamber. I’m proud to say through the website update. All of these changes should
hard work of your board of directors much be fully functional in the next few months.
has been accomplished.
I must say I think our most noteworthy
Despite the sudden and tragic loss in accomplishment has been the hiring of the
January of our CEO Joanne Main, we have gifted and dynamic Linda Hendy who in
been able to move on and implement strategic the six short months since joining us has
changes that will help the Chamber for years demonstrated impressive leadership and
to come with new growth and efficiencies. organizational abilities. She has already
Work has begun on new technology platforms founded a new group called North County
that will enable the Chamber staff to more Young Professionals. This group has been
Women
A
in Business
Women
in Business
a smashing success and in only two month
of existence has attracted 80 interested
members. Their first ever mixer at Haven
Wine Bar attracted 50 young professionals
from throughout the north county. Linda
is also hard at work modernizing chamber
systems and implementing new technologies
as well as designing new events for 2012.
For me, acting as your Chairman of the
Board for this past year, has been a very busy
and exciting time. I’ve learned much and
have enjoyed making many new friends. I
also have many people to thank, (too many
to list here) for helping me and the Chamber
and especially those of you who never
hesitate to step up to help make Atascadero a
better place to live and do business. I’d like
to think Joanne would approve and be very
proud of our accomplishments.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy
Holidays and a healthy and prosperous 2012.
Women
in Business
John Neil
Atascadero Mutual Water Co.
Jaynee Orcut
Arlyne’s Flowers
E.J. Rossi
Atascadero High School
Leonard Sutherland
Michael Frederick Paving Corp.
Ray Buban
Ray Buban Financial & Tax Service
Chamber Staff
Linda Hendy
President/CEO
Pat St. Clair
Office Manager
Joyce Stewart
Member Services
Maryann Dinsfriend
Member Services
Gerri Shoaf
Volunteer
6904 El Camino Real
Telephone: (805) 466-2044
Fax: (805) 466-9218
www.atascaderochamber.org
Get Tips & Solutions to Everyday Tasks
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rin Hoffman, founder of Optimum Productivity, a company
dedicated to helping busy professionals and businesses save
time and get more done was the Guest Speaker at the November
Women in Business luncheon.
With over a decade of corporate office and professional training
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of the Atascadero
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of what is plaguing offices today and offered practical, real-world
solutions. In addition, tips were given on how to get through
everyday tasks more quickly, overcome email overload and easily
connect and share with customers and colleagues.
Healthy Inspirations owner, Tricia Williams was the Business
Spotlight Speaker for November. Tricia provided great holiday
in Business
November Women in Business Luncheon, Pictured left to right, Guest
Speaker Erin Hoffman, Carol Williams, Mgr. Healthy Inspirations,
Business Spotlight Speaker Tricia Williams, Owner Healthy Inspirations
and Dustie Kaczmarek, Chair of Women in Business.
survival tips that can keep you trim and fit through the holidays.
Wonderful holiday recipes were handed out to everyone to
enjoy. Tricia surprised everyone in attendance with a 12-day gift
membership to Healthy Inspirations.
MEMBERS CONNECT FOR LUNCH
C
hamber members and guests filled the Best Western Plus Colony Hall on Tuesday Nov. 15th for a very informative program
featuring Facebook and how it can help you grow your business.
Guests learned how Facebook helps generate leads, drive website
traffic, connect with customers, expand your market reach and create
lifelong customers.
The Chamber’s Member Benefits committee, formerly known as
the Media & Marketing committee, has been working this past year
to bring educational materials and programs to Chamber members
through their quarterly Connect for Lunch programs. Mark your
calendars for the next Connect for Lunch scheduled for Tuesday
February 21st.
we would love
it if you would
like us!
Information in this newsletter
regarding any business does not
constitute an endorsement by the
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce.
Tim Borges owner of SLO Enterprises, Grace Denotter & Sharon
Rosenfeld of Ray M. Buban Financial & Tax Services & D. Jack Member Services Committee Chair Kelly Long, Whizbang Marketing
Stinchfield of RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate enjoyed lunch catered Ellen Curtis, speaker at Connect for Lunch Grow Your Business With
by McGee’s Catering at the sold out event.
Facebook & President/CEO Linda Hendy.
graphic design solutions to enhance your image
logos • brochures • catalogs
flyers • posters • newsletters
ads • rack cards • web design
805.460.0870 • www.jemdesigngraphics.com
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Contact the Chamber at 466-2044 for info.
December 2011 - Atascadero Chamber of Commerce: Business Reporter
Members in Action
Access Publishing is Growing
Spotlight
A
ccess Publishing has grown over the
last few years to 10 publications in
print and online. Access is based in North
County and is a family business.
It began five years ago when Beth and Scott
Brennan bought North County Access, the
leading local phone book for 19 years..
“We bought the business because we
believe in North County and its thriving
business community,” says Beth Brennan.
Access publishes all of its guides and
directories online as well as in print. Check
them out at www.northcountyaccess.com,
where you can search by business name or
category. This year Access launched a mobile
website at www.northcountyaccess.com.
In the last five years, Access has more
Scott, Beth, Christine & William Brennan
New office at 806 9th St., Paso Robles
than tripled its business. In addition to the
phone book, Access publishes the San Luis
Obispo County Visitors Guide, Atascadero
Wine Festival Program, Your Cambria
Phone Book, Templeton Chamber Guide,
Templeton Activity Guide, Templeton
Newsletter, Heritage Ranch Directory and
Oak Shores Community Directory.
Access is very excited to announce a new
publication coming out soon, Central Coast
Active. It will feature local activities, events
and profiles of athletes in sports including
running, biking, swimming, hiking, surfing,
kayaking, fishing, golfing and everything
locals do for fun.
Beth and Scott run Access Publishing at
a new, larger office at 806 9th St. in Paso
Robles with the help of Lori Gardner, Nona
Cantalupo, Karen Battaglia, Sally Giordano,
Nicolette Harley, Cathy Mott, Jeannie Aisner
and Jane Johnson.
“We are happy to have some of the best
advertising reps in the business,” says Beth.
“In addition to being great salespeople, they
are good business advisers for our customers.
They help create marketing plans, budgets
and design.”
“The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
is a helpful partner in our success,” Beth says.
“The Chamber regularly sends us referrals
and hands out our publications to visitors
and newcomers.”
Get in North County Access:
• Target your local market with over
45,000 copies delivered to the homes and
businesses of Atascadero, Paso Robles,
Templeton, Heritage Ranch, San Miguel,
Santa Margarita, Creston, Shandon,
Geneseo, Parkfield & Bradley.
• Rates are affordable because ACCESS
is locally owned and distribution is not
wasted south of the grade. Advertising
packages are available for every budget
and level of exposure. Prices start at $23
per month.
• Buy one display ad and get one free. All
advertising packages include a free bold
listing in the white pages, multiple listings
in the yellow pages.
• Maps with street index, Things To
Do, Menu Guide, Wedding Guide,
coupons, reverse listings and community
information on local governments,
recreation, and services.
Access Publishing Sampling of Products
Committee members Greg Modica, Dr. Carolyn
Jones and Dr. Ryan McGaughey take roll at the
first ever NCYP event.
Dr. Jaime Schultz of Hometown Chiropractic is a
winner of a prize drawing by committee chairman
Lauryn Francisco and committee member
Dr. Carolyn Jones.
Joshua Roberts of RRM Design Group is a winner
of a prize drawing by committee chairman Lauryn
Francisco and committee member Dr. Carolyn
Jones.
Speaker Brett Noel challenged everyone to meet at
least two new people at the mixer and these young
professionals took networking to a whole new
level.
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce: Business Reporter - December 2011
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Welcome New Members
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are the official greeters
for the city of Atascadero, providing
an enthusiastic welcome to all new
businesses in the City. In addition
they provide assistance in all Chamber
special programs and mixers.
If you are interested in becoming
a Chamber Ambassador please
contact Jeannie Malik at
[email protected]
or call the Chamber office
at 466-2044.
Jeannie Malik
Greg Malik Real Estate
Tamara Baldwin
Rabobank
Angela Cisneros
K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers
The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an
important investment in their future by joining the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce.
Margarita Adventures
Karl Wittstrom
22720 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 438-3120
Fax: (805) 438-4713
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.margarita-adventures.com
Subway
Darren Barnes, AVP/Commercial Loan
Officer
6100 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 454-4600
Web: www.fcbslo.com
AT&T Authorized Retailer
Dave Parker
905 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 464-0960
Web: www.homedepot.com
Ross Hightower
Loc: 6917 El Camino Real, Suite D
Phone: (805) 461-6400
Fax: (805) 528-1868
Ronda Almodova
Napa Auto Parts
Lauryn Francisco
Eric Gobler
Eric J. Gobler Civil Engineering
Allen Reese
Community Action Partnership of
SLO County
Mara Whitten
Community Action Partnership of
SLO County
Angela Avery
Heritage Oaks Bank
Darren Barnes
Founders Small Business Lending
Center
Joyce Stewart
Member & Visitor Services
Linda Hendy
President / CEO
Ambassador
of the Month:
Tamara Baldwin
Tamara Baldwin of Rabobank was
announced Ambassador of the Month and
received a gift card to Colby Jack Cafe. She
was awarded the gift card by Jeannie Malik
and Colby Jack Cafe owners Jack, Natalie,
Colby and Brie Dorris. Colby Jack Cafe
is now open in their new location at the
Carlton Hotel.
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Steven Herring and Howard Brewen
Mail: PO Box 73, Creston, CA 93432
Phone: (805) 460-6326
Fax: (805) 238-2956
Web: www.partypartnersrental.com
David Durant
Loc: 2850 El Camino Real
Mail:2452 Alameda Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 642-6229
Fax: (805) 642-6060
Web: www.macyhomes.com
Big Brand Tire Co.
Mike Ferguson
8775 Plata Way
Phone: (805) 470-7300
Fax: (805) 470-7301
Web: www.bigbrandtire.com
For business descriptions please visit their
listings in our online Business Directory
located on the Chamber’s website,
www.atascaderochamber.org
Renewing Members
Jesus Rubio
Union Bank
Laurie Schwent
Dan’s Grub Shack
Party Partners Rental
Macy Homes
Home Depot
Mrs. Abha Varma
6317 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 461-0377
Vicki Blankenship
John Donovan,
Kim Austin
Community Giving Back
Founders Community Bank
Small Business Lending Center
Provide strength to Chamber and community
Business
Key Contact
Phone
1-5 YEARS
Atascadero Traffic Way Storage
Brian’s Bread
Fatte’s Pizza Atascadero
Hughes Insurance Services
Kai Lana Sushi & Seafood, LLC
Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Inc.
Pacific Coast Travel
Pure Pediatric Dentistry
Roberta Fonzi, Realtor
1010 Garage
Walmart
5-10 YEARS
All Surface Painting
Atascadero 76
Gregory Koehler
Loretta Doukas
Randall Peterson or Darayl Allan
Steve & Katrina Hughes
Jon Kim
Mark Wilde, Manager
Katie Christie
Summer Davis, Office Manager
Roberta Fonzi
Wayne Bloechl
Aaron Rios
461-1535
466-2300
466-6666
468-4541
462-2232
462-8196
462-9940
461-1182
610-1419
460-9181
909-799-7853
Storage
Bakery
Pizza
Insurance
Restaurant
Paint
Travel Agency
Pediatric Dentistry
Real Estate
Auto Specialty Parts
Retail
Michael Walker
Don Giessinger
462-1707
466-6042
Contractor/Painting
Gas Station
OVER 10 YEARS
Bordeaux House Apartments
Dyann M. Shepard
Golden China Restaurant
KPRL (AM 1230)
Morris & Garritano
Northern Energy
Peabody & Plum Realtors, Inc.
Recognition Works
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
San Luis Security, Inc.
Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
SLO County Signs
York Real Estate, Inc.
Wysong Construction Co
Sherri Zuck
Dyann Shepard
Kevin Huang
Kevin Will
Brendan Morris
Dennis Sutten
Richard K. Shannon
Tom & Heather Baxstresser
Karim Ermina
Jerrie Dahlen
Steven Sligh
Josh Goldsmith
John White
Larry Wysong
110% Club
466-4769
466-0947
466-1828
238-1230
543-6887
466-1232
466-8000
462-1260
781-2777
466-8016
239-2550
466-7579
466-6640
466-1038
1-5 YEARS
Atascadero Masonic Lodge
Salon Envy
5-10 YEARS
Janet B. Fitzpatrick, CPA Accountancy Corporation
The Oaks
Phone & Wireless: Verizon Wireless, Panasonic
BUSINESS BUILDING, from pg 1
are concerned about transaction accuracy
and your services, i.e., shipping, if this area is
a mess with clutter and food.
Listen, really listen to customers. If you
don’t really listen and show customers the
wrong merchandise -- they will assume you
don’t have what they are looking for and
leave.
Stock and clean during hours when
the store is not open. Doing these chores
when the store is open is inconsiderate to
shoppers and doesn’t convey a professional
Apartments
Tax Preparation
Restaurant
Radio Station
Insurance
Propane Distributor
Real Estate Agency
Trophies & Awards
Organization
Security Services
Cabinetmaker
Signs
Real Estate Agency
Contractor/General Building
Charles Brownell
Corinne Webb
610-0365
462-2311
Organization
Beauty Salon
Janet Fitzpatrick
Tom Nelson
Carly Bland
464-5000
466-5693
466-8200
Accountant
Apartments
Cellular Phone Service
OVER 10 YEARS
Atascadero Colony Days Committee
Atascadero Greyhound Athletic Foundation
Atascadero Main Street Hidden Oaks Village
Lone Oak Lodge
Portola Inn / Portola Event Planning Roberts Construction
Business Type
Steve Martin
Donn Clickard
Steve Martin
Allison Blevins
Richard Quaglio
Tom & Peggy O’Malley
Larry Roberts, Owner
462-0177
712-6356
462-0177
461-3212
831-372-4924
440-7557
466-9814
image. Instead have the staff mingle with the
customers and help with suggestions.
Have all cash registers open when the
store is busy. An extra staff member can
mingle with the customers in line -- making
additional suggestions.
Get everyone on board. Ensuring that
everyone in the organization understands
what the winning advantage is and what
their role is in supporting it.
Make every customer feel special.
Organization
Organization
Organization
Apartments
Lodging
Bed & Breakfast
Contractor/General Builder
LET’S STOP . . .
Try to get a head start on store closing
times. Vacuuming while the store is still
open is rude and should be done after the
store closes.
Phone inquiries: While other customers
are in the store waiting to be helped, have
someone besides the cashier answer the
phone.
Do Not Run out of sale items or
advertised specials early on the first day of
the promotion. A product should not be
advertised unless there is sufficient stock.
The Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Estrella Associates
at their recently completed new homes at 7392 Santa Ysabel.
The four new beautiful homes by this longtime North
County builder are available now. Call 238-1031 for more
information. With the assistance of San Luis Obispo County
Housing Trust Fund, Dick & Wes Willhoit were able to locate
affordable funding resources to complete the project. Board
Director Ray Buban, Ambassadors Vicki Blankenship, Laurie
Schwent & Eric Gobler, Dick Willhoit, Board Director
Grigger Jones, Ambassador Tamara Baldwin, Wes Willhoit,
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Kelley, Board Director Carol Bezkostny,
President/CEO Linda Hendy, Board Director John Neil,
Ambassadors Angela Cisneros, Kim Austin, Lauryn Francisco
& Allen Reese
A ribbon cutting welcoming Lisa Marone, independent
associate of Legal Shield prepaid legal service plan was
attended by Board Director Donn Clickard, Ambassador
Lauryn Francisco, Board Director Jeannie Malik, Council
Member Bob Kelley, Ambassador Allen Reese, Lisa Marone,
Ambassadors Eric Gobler & Laurie Schwent, Board Director
John Neil. Contact Lisa at 441-9557 or LMarrone@
prepaidlegal.com for information.
Atascadero Grocery Outlet located at 2100 El Camino Real
hosted a ribbon cutting and catered reception to introduce
the newest market in Atascadero. Board Director E.J. Rossi,
Member Services Joyce Stewart, Ambassador Kim Austin,
Council Member Jerry Clay, Board Director Jeannie Malik,
Mayor Tom O’Malley, Ambassador Eric Gobler, Grocery
Outlet Owners Terresa & Pete Novak, Board Director Donn
Clickard, Ambassadors Laurie Schwent & Darren Barnes
Central Coast Trolley Co. was welcomed to the Chamber
with a ribbon cutting. Central Coast Trolley creates lasting
memories of good times and good wines. They serve all
California Central Coast destinations in San Luis Obispo
County. Their enclosed, air conditioned San Francisco style
trolleys or well-equipped van and terrific service will make your
Paso Robles wine tour or San Luis Obispo wine tour the most
fun it can be. Call 296-9633 for reservations or questions.
Inside the trolley: Ambassador Lauryn Francisco, President/
CEO Linda Hendy, Ambassadors Vicki Blankenship, Kim
Austin, Laurie Schwent, Eric Gobler, Jesus Rubio. Standing:
Board Director Ray Buban, Central Coast Trolley Charlie
Youngclaus, Sarah Sartain & Patti Youngclaus, Mayor Tom
O’Malley, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Kelley.
American Perspective Bank at 720 10th St., Paso Robles,
226-5300; was formed by a group of local businesspeople
and experienced bank officers who share a common vision: to
create a unique financial institution built on lasting personal
relationships with local businesses, professionals and residents.
Ambassadors Lauryn Francisco & Kim Austin, Greg Chilina
& Kathi Gamberutti of American Perspective Bank & Board
Director Jeannie Malik.
Celebrating the grand opening of the new Subway in the
Colony Square with a ribbon cutting. Located at 6317 El
Camino Real, 461-0377 for breakfast, lunch, dinner and
all your catering needs. Board Director Ray Buban, Police
Chief Jerel Haley, Board Director E.J. Rossi, Chairman
Chuck Braun, Mayor Tom O’Malley, (front) Abha & Rakesh
Varma, (rear) Board Director Mike Talen, Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Kelley, Ambassadors Darren Barnes & Angela Cisneros,
Board Director John Neil, Ambassadors Mara Whitten &
Laurie Schwent, Board Director Donn Clickard, Ambassador
Lauryn Francisco
The Atascadero Elks
Lodge to Host Christmas
After Hours Mixer
THANKS FOR T
MIXING IT UP
IN 2011
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Large crowd enjoyed the Thanksgiving Mixer hosted by
Union Bank. Pictured left to right , Serena Woodland,
Customer Service, Jesus Rubio, Sr. Financial Officer and
Chamber Ambassador, Branch Manager Melanie Corey,
Chamber Bd. Chairman Chuck Braun, Chamber Ambassador
Angela Lynch
very year at this time the Chamber reflects back at the
diverse selection of “After Hr.’s” Business Mixers held
throughout the year offering Chamber members something
to look forward to on the third Thursday of each month. The
Board Directors and staff would like to thank the following
businesses for their gracious hospitality;
Friends of the Library, January, Atascadero VFW, February,
Galaxy Theatre March, San Luis Sports Therapy, April, Greg
Malik Real Estate, May, Portola Inn, June, Atascadero Mutual
Water Co., July, No Mixer in August, Showcase Mixer, Sept.
Rabobank, October, Union Bank, November and Atascadero
Elks Lodge, December. On behalf of all the members and
guests THANK YOU.
he Atascadero Elks Lodge lead by Exalted Ruler Cory
Black, invites Chamber members and guests to the
Chamber’s “Christmas” After Hours Mixer on Thursday, December 15th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The Atascadero Elks
Lodge is located at 1516 El Camino.
Since its inception in 1987 the Atascadero Elks have
contributed in excess of $400,000 to various programs
including: youth activities, local sports, scholarships,
programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic
programs, veteran’s programs and many community activities.
In addition, the Elks participate in drug awareness programs
at our local schools and distribute dictionaries to all 3rd grade
students in the Area.
The Atascadero Elks Lodge was established in the City of
Atascadero on September 26th, 1987. Their mission: To
inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and
Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare
and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the
spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship;
to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide
for its government.
5
Voice of Business
Employers Must Post Current Labor Law Posters
News From The City E
Council Efforts Bring Positive Results!
By City Manager, Wade G. McKinney
O
ur City received an early Christmas
present this year when we learned
our sales and bed tax revenues are above last
year’s levels and ahead of projections. In other words, in the last 12 months, more residents and travelers have spent money in the
City than last year. That’s good budget news.
That’s good business news. As we’ve reported
in the past, the City of Atascadero is sharing the pain of a cool economy and increased
State take-aways of local revenues. This latest surge in revenue generation doesn’t cure
the disease, but it will certainly help ease the
symptoms.
The backstory to this tale is that your City
Council has worked aggressively during the
last couple of years to increase tourism, make
City Hall more business friendly and create
effective business stimulus programs. This
latest report shows those efforts have been
successful.
Time and time again Council members
have publicly championed local restaurants,
hotels, retail stores and service businesses.
Their support for the local Chamber of
Commerce, Main Street organization and
service clubs shows a long-term commitment
to the City’s economic health and overall
quality of life.
It’s great to see the business community and
others respond to these Council efforts. New
businesses are opening downtown. Existing
businesses are starting to grow. Visitors from
outside the City are beginning to discover a
new reason for visiting the Central Coast:
Atascadero! Our natural beauty, high quality
of life, and special events (like the Atascadero
Wine Festival, Hot El Camino Nite, Colony
Days and Winter Wonderland) are drawing
people from farther away each year.
One example of the excellence Atascadero
brings to the marketplace is the recent
announcement that the Holiday Inn
Express and Suites has received a prestigious
Torchbearer Award for extremely good
customer service from the InterContinental
Hotels Group. The Holiday Inn Express and
Suites is one of only 24 properties selected
from nearly 2,000 hotels in America, Canada
and Latin America. Kudos to them!
All of this adds to a great report for the
City of Atascadero in 2011. Now we look
forward to the challenges and opportunities
awaiting us in 2012. Be assured, they are out
there waiting for us. But we are confident we
are on the right track and that all our efforts
will bring benefits and increased vitality to
an already great community. I hope each and
every one of you will continue your efforts
to build a better, more prosperous city in
2012.
And now, in the spirit of the season, I and
everyone at City Hall wish you and yours
health, happiness, a strong community,
happy holidays and a happy New Year.
For comments or questions, feel free
to contact me at Atascadero City Hall at
470-3400 or visit www.atascadero.org.
From the Office of Supervisor
short falls or unexpected or unplanned
expenditures. The county maintains a
healthy 70 to 80 million dollars in a variety
of reserve and contingency accounts. This
represents approximately 17% of our annual
operating budget and is a prudent policy
given the uncertainty of future state and
federal funding to counties.
On the capital projects side, several criteria
were established to help evaluate projects
based upon their cost, scope, countywide
significance, correlation to facility master
plans and relation to communitywide
objectives and results. Projects that are 100%
revenue offset or come with their own funding
source are candidates for approval; however,
ongoing maintenance and operating costs
are also considered. Facility maintenance
is also an important consideration when
making capital expenditure decisions. The
county makes every effort to keep all county
facilities in good repair in order to increase
their longevity and usefulness. Investments
in water and energy efficiencies are also a
priority as those savings are multiplied over
many years and reduce ongoing operational
costs. In most instances the improved
technologies pay for themselves relatively
quickly and offer long-term savings to the
county.
Fiscal management is an ongoing process
at the county. We’ve been successful in
balancing our budget and meeting our service
priorities through strict adherence to a set of
well thought out budget goals, policies and
priorities. To see the complete set of these
policies go to the county’s website at www.
slocounty.ca.gov. If you have questions or
concerns, I’m always happy to hear from
you. Contact me at [email protected]
or call 781-4339.
Jim Patterson
5th District Supervisor
Crafting the County’s Fiscal
Year 2012-13 Budget
W
ith the current fiscal year less than
half over, the county has begun to
develop next fiscal year’s budget by adopting
budget goals, policies and priorities. These
guidelines are what county department
heads use to develop their budgets. Each year
the Board of Supervisors review and adopt
the budget policies and priorities based on
estimates of county revenue and current
economic trends. In 2007 the Board, working w/ the County Administrative Office,
Department Heads and county employees,
developed a financial strategy to help guide
us through the recession. This strategy has
served us quite well over the past several
years.
There are five policy categories including;
budget development, financial planning,
revenue policies, expenditure policies and
capital projects. Two new policies, 1) longterm financial planning and 2) funding
reserves/contingencies/designations, were
added to the financial planning category
this year. The long-term policy evaluates
projected revenues and expenditures to
better enable the Board of Supervisors and
Department Heads to implement budget
balancing plans and solutions for the coming
fiscal year. Funding reserves, contingencies
and designations when there is adequate
revenue to do so ensures that there are
sufficient funds available in times of revenue
6
very employer must post a compliant
Employment Poster in the workplace
where all employees and applicants can see
it. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California.
The Atascadero Chamber is currently taking
orders for the 2012 California and Federal
employment posters, which will include the
new notice issued by the National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) entitled, “Employee
Rights Under the National Labor Relations
Act. Please note that pending lawsuits may change or eliminate the NRLA requirement, but
the 2012 California and Federal employment Posters will still be mandatory. Contact the
Chamber, 466-2044, or [email protected] and pre-order today.
Labor Law Corner
Do you know what the Family & Medical Leave Act is
all about? – By Mary Ann Tardiff
A Ten Step Approach to figuring out 5.Has both the employer/employee meet
the notice and paperwork requirements?
the Family & Medical Leave Act
(Please keep in mind that the following is
the bare bones of the FMLA, and that this
ten steps approach encompasses numerous
issues not addressed in this article).
An employee must give reasonable notice
and provide certain information. An
employer must designate FMLA leave
and give the employee required notices,
among other things.
1.What companies are required to abide 6.Does an employer need to have some
by the Family and Medical Leave Act
sort of “certification” from the employee
(FMLA)? The FMLA only applies to
substantiating the need for use of the
companies that have at least 50 employees,
FMLA? An employer can, and should,
in either this year or last year.
request a certificate from the employee
documenting and verifying an employee’s
2.Are all employees covered by the FMLA
need to take leave for a serious medical
that work for such companies? An
condition, military caregiver leave or
employee who works for such a company
qualifying exigency leave. The need for
is eligible to use the act if the employee
a certificate is particularly important
has worked for at least a year, and at
if an employer is not sure whether the
least 1,250 hours during the prior year,
employee’s situation qualifies for FMLA,
at a company facility that has at least 50
or one needs more information. There
employees within a 75-mile radius.
are at least four types of certifications
3.Can an employee receive the benefits
available.
of the FMLA for any issues related to
medical needs, and or family needs?
Leave is available for the employee’s own
serious health condition or to care for
a family member with a serious health
condition. Leave is also available to bond
with a new child.
The most important issue here is what
is considered a serious health condition.
The FMLA specifically defines what is
considered “a serious health condition”.
“A serious health condition” involves:
Any period of incapacity or treatment
requiring inpatient care (i.e., an overnight
stay in some sort of medical facility);
Being incapacitated for more than three
consecutive calendar days, that involves
continuing treatment by a health care
provider; Continuing treatment by a
health care provider for a chronic or
long-term condition that is incurable
or so serious that, if not treated, would
likely result in a period of incapacity of
more than three calendar days, or for
prenatal care (other than routine medical
appointments); and Restorative dental or
plastic surgery after an accident or injury,
or the removal of cancerous growths
(voluntary or cosmetic treatments,
which are not medially necessary are not
considered “serious health conditions”
unless inpatient hospital care is required).
7.What sort of actions does and employer
need to do while an employee is on
leave under the FMLA? An employer
must continue the employee’s health
benefits, manage and track intermittent
leave, arrange for substitution of paid
leave, and more. In addition, an employer
has to make sure the work gets done
while the employee is out, whether by
distributing the employee’s responsibilities
to coworkers, hiring a temporary
replacement, or outsourcing the job.
8.What does an employer need to do
when an employee returns from leave?
An employer must return the employee
to the same or an equivalent position
and restore the employee’s seniority and
benefits, unless an exception applies.
9.Are there any other laws applicable in
lieu of FMLA? Whether or not the FMLA
applies, the employee may be protected
by the Americans with Disabilities Act,
workers’ compensation statutes, federal
family and medical leave laws, and other
laws.
10. What sort of records should an
employer keep? An employer must keep
certain payroll, benefits, leave and other
records. In addition and employer should
certainly keep proper documentation
of any decisions made regarding the
4.How much leave is available to the
employee’s issues with FMLA, as well as
employee? An employee is entitled to
all conversations with the employee.
take up to 12 workweeks of leave, either
all at once or intermittently, in a 12- Next month I will expand some of the
month period to bond with a new child, issues above. If anyone would like me to
handle qualifying exigencies relating to a specifically address an issue let me know and
family member’s call to active duty, care I will do so in the next article.
for a family member with a serious health
condition, or recuperate from a serious
health condition.
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Coats for Kids Reminder: You
still have time to donate those gently used
children and adult coats, jackets, sweaters
and sweatshirts for distribution through the
Toy Bank Christmas distribution in Paso
Robles on December 17th and Loaves and
Fishes Christmas program in Atascadero on
December 21st. Chairman Barbie Butz said,
Let’s make this year’s Coats for Kids the best
ever.”
Building Business
The Spa Central
Coast & Haven
Wine Bistro
Business Visit
North County Christian School
Expands to Paso Robles: The
North County Christian Preschool opened
their doors in Atascadero in 2007 with less
than a handful of children and currently
have over fifty children enrolled. They
attribute their success to a loving staff, strong
curriculum and academics, quality care
and instruction. They have opened their
Paso Robles location at the Baptist Church
1145 Niblick Rd. and are licensed for up to
twelve kids per day offering a kindergarten
readiness focus featuring quality academics
taught with a Christian world-view. For
additional information log on their website
www.EducatingForEternity.org
Jessica & Amar Sohi accepting the 2011 IHG
Torchbearer Award from InterContinental
Hotels Group CEO Richard Solomons.
The Holiday Inn Express &
Atascadero
High
School Suites of Atascadero received
Winter
Wonderland; Friday
the IHG (InterContinental HoDecember 9th from 5 – 9 p.m., Downtown Collecting Past and Present
tels Group) 2011 Torchbearer
Atascadero and the Sunken Gardens area “Greyhound Gear”; The Atascadero
will once again be turned into a true High School is sponsoring a drive to collect Award, the company’s most
Winter Wonderland complete with Snow, new or slightly used Orange & Grey prestigious award. The award was
Xmas carols, cookies, cider and of course
their special guest Santa Claus. Contact
Atascadero Main Street, 462-0177 for
additional information.
City Sponsors Holiday Skate
& BMX Camps in 2012: The City
of Atascadero Dept. of Community Services
is sponsoring a Skate Camp Tuesday 1/03/12
– Thursday 1/05/12 from 12:00 noon – 3:00
pm at the A-Town Indoor Park, 5493 Traffic
Way. A BMX camp will also be held Tuesday
thru Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
at the A-Town Park. To get more detailed
information contact A-Town Park at 4617606 or the city of Atascadero at 461-5000.
Family Night at Round Table:
Beginning Tuesday Nov. 22 Round Table
Pizza, 6911 El Camino Real is featuring
“Family Night”, all you can eat buffet along
with free balloons, free games, free face
painting, and FREE FUN.
clothing.
This is a great time to clean out your
closets of all your Greyhound Gear and give
back to the community. The clothing will
be distributed to students who are unable
to purchase “Greyhound Gear” on their
own. The staff and students at Atascadero
High School do a fantastic job of promoting
school spirit, and this clothing drive will
enable more students to participate in that
school spirit, by wearing their school colors.
The clothing will be picked up and
distributed by school personnel. Following
are the drop off locations: Atascadero
High School, Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce, Atascadero Fire Dept., Miner’s
Ace Hardware, Napa Automotive, Ray M.
Buban Financial & Tax Service, Rabobank,
Spencer’s Fresh Market, Smith Automotive,
& Dr. Ryan McGaughey Chiropractic. Your
involvement is greatly appreciated.
presented during their IHG Conference in
Las Vegas. They were one of only 24 properties selected from the IHG system of nearly
2,000 hotels within its Brand in the Americas, from quality and product to customer
satisfaction. Kirk Kinsell, president Americas IHG said, “The Holiday Inn Express &
Suites of Atascadero is one of the finest hotels in our industry. This hotel embodies the
spirit, product and service that continue to
make IHG properties known and admired
throughout the world, continuing our mission to deliver Great Hotels Guests Love.”
Over 6,100 franchise owners, operators and
company officials attended the conference.
Amar & Jessica tell us the “Torchbearer”
trophy will be on permanent display at the
hotel. Congratulations!!
SHOP LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
T
he holidays are upon us and everyone
is rushing around looking for that
SPECIAL gift to give. STOP! It’s time to
think outside the box.
Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box,
wrapped in fancy expensive paper. Everyone
gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates
from your local hair salon or barber or a
Gym membership, it’s appropriate for all
ages who are thinking about some health
improvement. Who wouldn’t appreciate
getting their car detailed? Small, locally
owned detail shops and car washes would love
T
to see you get a gift certificate or book of gift
certificates. Thinking of purchasing a BIG
fancy foreign made item, maybe that grateful
gift receiver would like their driveway sealed,
lawn mowed for the summer, or a year’s
membership at the local golf course.
Our local restaurants offer gift certificates.
Get creative, mix a fancy eatery certificate
with half a dozen breakfasts at our local
breakfast spots. This isn’t about big National
chains. This is about supporting your home
town businesses that have their financial lives
on the line trying to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn’t use an oil
change for their car, truck or motorcycle,
done at a local shop run by the working guy?
Heartfelt gift for mom? I’ll bet the service
of a local cleaning lady for the day would
bring a big smile. Plan your holiday outings
at local establishments and don’t forget to
put your mailman, trash guy or babysitter
on that list.
Remember, when we take the time to
support local business the benefits will come
back to us in ways we couldn’t imagine.
Holiday Season Safety Tips from
Atascadero Police Department
he Atascadero Police Department is
committed to making the holidays an
enjoyable experience. The holiday season is
fun for all ages, but it’s important that you
and your property remain safe. Below are a
few tips the department would like to pass
on to help make this holiday season a memorable and safe experience.
• Make sure all doors and windows are
properly secured when away from your
residence or vehicle.
• Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an
automatic timer.
• When away from the residence leave a
radio or television on so the house looks
and sounds occupied.
• Don’t display gifts beneath the Christmas
tree that can be seen from windows or
doors.
• After the holidays, don’t advertise gifts
received by the boxes left for the garbage
collection. Destroy boxes and place in a
sealed, non-clear garbage bag.
• When leaving home for an extended time,
have a neighbor or family member watch
your house and pick up your newspapers
and mail.
• While shopping avoid carrying large
amounts of cash. Perhaps pay for purchases
with a check, credit or debit card.
• While shopping at several locations, place
purchased gifts in the trunk of the vehicle
to keep them out of sight.
• Designate a sober driver when attending
a party. If you are the host of a holiday
gathering, be sure there are non-alcoholic
beverages available for guests who are
driving.
• Ensure all vehicle occupants are wearing
their safety belts as they may prevent
injury in a motor vehicle collision.
The members of the Atascadero Police
Department would like to wish all a happy
holiday season and a safe and happy new
year.
Heidi Sabor Spa Manager, Kitty Arostoguy
owner, Melissa Weatherby Front Desk
Coordinator & personal fitness trainer
K
itty Arosteguy owner of The Spa Central Coast and Haven Wine Bistro is
an example of a business owner who has
faith in Atascadero. Kitty opened The Spa
Central Coast 8 years ago offering a quality spa experience for visitors and locals alike
and has tailored her products and services
to meet the needs of her clients. She offers a membership Spa Package that gives
discounts on a variety of services, exclusive
hours and other benefits. With men and
women as clients, a gift certificate is great to
give to a loved one or other special person.
Kitty gave a tour of both businesses
to our group who included Mayor Tom
O’Malley, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Kelley,
Community Development Director Warren
Frace, Chamber Board Chairman Chuck
Braun and Board Director Donn Clickard.
Some of the special spa amenities include
massage, Color Therapy, Infrared Therapy,
a steam room, and a meditation room for
pre-treatment. There is a private patio for
outdoor dining, concerts and parties. Kitty
is also an exclusive distributor for Bare
Minerals, Spa Technologies, Glymed and
Aveda. There is a red carpet makeup artist
on staff who will do makeup for weddings
and other special events.
Just over two years ago, Kitty saw the need
for a business that would complement the
spa. There was a vacant space next door and
she began the Haven Wine Bistro. They
offer a menu of seasonal specials and regular
choices, live music, local wine and Vivant
Fine Cheese. Kitty said this was because
business has gotten harder and business
owners have to think outside the box. She
has partnered with Martin Resorts and the
Carlton Hotel to offer spa services to their
guests and is working with Colby Jack to
serve the hotel guests needs. The Haven
Bistro has seen an increase in business since
the Galaxy Theatre opened.
Kitty is pleased that the city is promoting
tourism and staying in Atascadero. She
would like to see bigger events that draw
people who will stay longer and suggested
a jazz festival. Events that once brought
people to Atascadero such as a 3-day Swing
Dance event and Fireman’s Muster were also
mentioned. She said the City and staff are
doing a great job and appreciates the work
the Chamber does to promote businesses
and the city. She would like more businesses
working together to offer package deals
and more restaurants and places that offer
entertainment. She also said there is a need
for a quality men’s clothing store and a shoe
store. Her advice to others is to be creative
and give customers a reason to try them out
and keep coming back.
7
December 2011
December 3, Saturday
Christmas Walk Around the Lake (Atascadero Lake Park, 5:30 - 8:30p.m.)
December 5, Monday
Women in Business Committee (Chamber, 12:00 noon)
December 6, Tuesday
Ambassador Meeting (Colby Jack Cafe, 12 noon)
Planning Commission (City Hall, 7 p.m.)
December 9, Friday
Winter Wonderland Street Faire (Downtown Sunken Gardens, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
December 13, Tuesday
Executive Board (Chamber, 8:30 a.m.)
Legislative Committee (Chamber, 12 noon)
City Council Meeting (City Hall, 6 p.m.)
December 14, Wednesday
Member Benefits Committee
(Chamber, 9:00 a.m.)
December 15, Thursday
Christmas “After Hours” Mixer
(Atascadero Elks Lodge, 5:30 - 7p.m.)
December 17, Saturday
Zoo Holiday Magic
(Charles Paddock Zoo, 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
December 20, Tuesday
Planning Commission (City Hall, 7 p.m.)
December 26th, Monday
Chamber CLOSED (Christmas Holiday)
January 2nd, Monday
Chamber CLOSED (New Years Holiday)
2012 Holiday Dates
Dec, 2nd: The Holiday Tree
Lighting Ceremony
from 6 - 9 pm at the
Sunken Gardens
Dec. 3rd: Holiday Walk around
the Lake from
5:30 - 9 pm
Dec. 9th: Winter Wonderland
from 5 - 9 p.m.
Downtown and in
the Sunken Gardens
Dec.15th: Christmas After
Hour’s. Mixer, at
the Atascadero Elks
Lodge, 5:30-7:30
pm
Dec. 17th: Holiday Magic from
11am-1pm at the
Charles Paddock
Zoo
CLIP & SAVE
Chamber Spotlight
Auction
Items
Needed!
The Chamber is currently working on one of
their biggest fund raisers of the year!
The 2012 “Installation Awards Dinner” is fast
approaching and we need your support!
We are currently seeking donated auction items from our
member businesses. Past items have included, gift certificates,
gift baskets, pictures, sports memorabilia, golf accessories and
more. The Chamber will proudly display your donated item
and provide your business a marketing opportunity
to over 275 guest in attendance.
For more information on how to donate please call the
Chamber office at 466-2044.
Thank you for your continued support.
Member Spotlights
A
n investment in the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is one of the strongest assets a business can have, providing opportunities ranging from promoting business to improving
management and customer service skills. A connection with the Chamber is a smart move. Throughout the year the Chamber will be spotlighting some of our businesses that have
realized the value of Chamber membership. Please contact the Chamber at 466-2044 if you would like to be interviewed for a “Member Spotlight.”
Chris Koll
Lyne’ Bloomfield
Rick Nelson
Dick Chafin
January 10, 2010
The business is 31 years old. We
have been in Atascadero for 13
years.
I started in 1975. The agency was
established in 1928 and changed
hands over the years.
1977
What brought you to Atascadero
to open a business?
to open a business?
KV Web Solutions
Atascadero
991-6262
When was your business
established in Atascadero?
to open a business?
I live in Atascadero and enjoy the
small town. I grew up in central
New York and I enjoy the weather
of the Central Coast.
How long have you been a
Chamber member?
Since starting my business.
Why do you belong to the
Chamber?
To promote my business and
network with other business
owners. The mixers have been a
good way to meet other business
people.
What is your favorite book?
Art of the Vineyard by Gary
Conway
What is your favorite movie?
Pay it Forward
Custom Waterfall Creations, Inc.
Atascadero
466-9472
We thought it seemed like a nice
community to raise children. We
wanted to be close to the ocean
and yet have the rural setting. I
liked that there were no sidewalks.
Chamber member?
1 year
Chamber?
I believe the Chamber supports
local and worldwide business and
it is an important organization
to belong to. The Atascadero
Chamber offers many ways for
businesses to be involved and
keep abreast of events in the
community.
See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar
Farmers Insurance
7605 El Camino Real
466-9090
Richard J. Chafin,
Accountancy Corp.
7550 Morro Rd
466-5616
to open a business?
Perry’s Parcel Service
7600 El Camino Real Suite 1
466-7719
1981
to open a business?
I came here to go to Cal Poly. My
dad had the agency before me
and I stepped in and took over for
him.
I worked at a CPA firm in Arroyo
Grande who sent me here to open
a North County office. They
decided to close and I stayed and
opened my own business.
After visiting the area for several
years and falling in love with
this beautiful place I moved here
to take care of family and got
married. Shortly after I bought
the business in 2002.
Chamber member?
Chamber member?
Since 1975
Since opening.
Chamber member?
Chamber?
Chamber?
It is good for business and to
support an organization that
supports business.
I think you have to give back
to the area where you make a
living. A healthy chamber creates
a healthy business community. I
belong to the Rotary Club for the
same reasons.
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Anything Hitchcock, especially
North by Northwest
The business was a member when
I bought it and I have continued
membership since then.
Chamber?
I believe in the mission of the
Chamber. It is to foster the
growth and strengthen the
business who belong and it
benefits the entire community.
I like all of Jim Patterson’s books
The Friday Night Knitting Club
Adventure movies are my
favorites.
The Wedding Planner
8
Karen Brown
Australia

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