November - the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
November 2011
Business Reporter
Chamber Supports Atascadero
Centennial Daffodils
Connect for Lunch &
Grow Your Business With
2011
Access Yellow Pages
Atascadero Mutual Water Co.
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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
Wysong Construction
Mark Your Calendar!
Thursday, Nov 3rd:
North County Young
Professionals “Kick Off” Mixer
5 - 7pm
Haven Wine Bistro
Tuesday, Nov. 15th:
Connect For Lunch
“Facebook for your Business”
11:30 - 1 pm
Best Western PLUS Colony Inn
(Reservations Required)
Thursday, Nov. 17th:
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pearheaded by Joe Benson, Envisions
Gallery and Lee Swam with the Daffodil
Committee we ask the question, “How Many
Bulbs Does it Take to Change a City?”
With the aid and support of the Atascadero
Historical Society and Atascadero Mutual
Water Company, The City of Atascadero,
residents, businesses, schools and church
organizations are selling the “gift of beauty
and water conservation” through the citywide
planting of King Alfred Daffodils.
The elegant, sturdy and water-saving
perennial bulb with its bright yellow flowers
will be planted by the people and businesses
of Atascadero in various notable places. With
a partial planting this fall the initial blooms
will blossom in Spring 2012, then as many
more bulbs are planted at homes, businesses,
and in other public areas, they will bloom
during Atascadero’s Centennial Celebration
in Spring 2013.
These beautiful water-conserving, lowmaintenance flowers will continue to bloom
for the next 100 years until Atascadero’s
Bicentennial in 2013.
Bulbs may be purchased at the Atascadero
Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce
or various places throughout Atascadero.
Bulbs must be planted before the first hard
frost in mid to late November. Bulb planting
will resume again in Spring 2012 for blooms
throughout the city in our Centennial Year,
2013.
Just the Boost
Atascadero Needed
Friday, Nov. 18th:
by Maggie Cox
Women In Business
11:30 - 1 pm
Pavilion on the Lake
(Reservations & Payment due by
Tuesday, November 15th at noon.)
Inside...
Chairman’s Circle Spotlight
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New Members
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Ribbon Cuttings 5
Labor Law Corner 6
News Notes 7
Member Spotlight 8
Calendar & Chamber Spotlight 8
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alaxy Theatres opened its doors in
Atascadero last March, and in less
than a year has jumpstarted our downtown
vitality efforts. After opening with a rousing
party that included a surprise performance
by the Atascadero High School marching
band, Galaxy hasn’t missed a beat in showing its community spirit.
When residents petitioned Galaxy to add
independent and art films to its line up of
big studio blockbusters, Galaxy stepped
up and made the change. Galaxy offered
another gift to the community when it was
the first, and only, facility on the Central
Coast to have snagged rights to live-viasatellite presentations of the Phantom of
the Opera 25th Anniversary Celebration,
originating from London; the Los Angeles
Atascadero
Restaurants are
Open for Business!
A
Galaxy Theatres:
Union Bank Hosts
Thanksgiving “After Hours”
Mixer, 7199 El Camino Real
5:30 - 7pm
he Chamber’s Member Benefits committee is sponsoring their quarterly
“Connect For Lunch” Program Tuesday
November 15th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00
pm at the Best Western Plus Colony Inn,
3600 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
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Philharmonic, live from LA and Venezuela;
and the NY Metropolitan Opera, live from
New York City.
See GALAXY, pg 3
classic returns after numerous requests
from loyal customers at the Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo Denny’s restaurants,
the Atascadero Denny’s is reopening October 30. Prompted by the encouragement
from community members, the owner of
the other locations negotiated to reopen in
the same location, providing the city with its
own Denny’s Restaurant. This is great news
for our locally unemployed restaurant workers who have applied for the 30-50 positions
and are happy for the opportunity to return
to work in Atascadero. The restaurant will
be open 24-hours and will provide all of
your favorite Denny’s breakfast, lunch and
dinner menu items.
Denny’s District Manager, Juan Rojero has
been with Denny’s for 25 years. He began
as a dishwasher, moving to cook, waiter,
assistant manager, general manager and now
district manager overseeing the restaurants
from Santa Maria to King City. Juan said
Denny’s is a very good company to work
for offering opportunities to help, meet and
work with new people.
See DENNY’S, pg 2
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Chamber’s Perspective
A Committee of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
Board Directors 2011
Board Officers
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
John Neil
Atascadero Mutual Water Co.
Women
in Business
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A Committee of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
he October Women in Business Luncheon was enjoyed by all
with great information from Roy McKee with Solarponics.
Solarponics is family owned and operated with over 3,000 happy
customers up and down the Central Coast. Roy advised the WIB
group of the different styles of solar projects they have to offer. Lots
of questions and answers proved that the topic was of interest to the
attendees.
Kelley
O’Neill, Senior
Executive
with American
General
A
Committee
of the Account
Atascadero
Chamber
of Commerce
Media very enthusiastically advised the group of the radio stations
American General Media represents. Kelley provided information on
the type of music each station plays and the variety of music they
offer their listeners.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The November WIB Luncheon
will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Pavilion on the
Lake from 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. and the December Luncheon
will be at the beautiful “Castoro Cellars Winery”. The Atascadero
Chamber Women in Business is excited to host their First Ever
FASHION SHOW. You won’t want to miss this Fantastic Event of
Fashion, Prizes and Lunch. The date of the Holiday Fashion Show
& Luncheon is Friday, December 2, 2011.
The November 18th Program will include Guest Speaker, Erin
Hoffman with Optimum Productivity.
Erin will provide an informative technology program, designed to
help you get the most from Microsoft Office in your day-to-day work.
The Business Spotlight for November will be Trisha Williams,owner
of Healthy Inspirations. Trisha will inspire us with great tips and
information. Hear what Trisha has to say about Healthy Inspiration’s
Mission, and their dedication to inspiring women to change their
lives.”
Cost for the WIB lunch is $20 for Atascadero Chamber Members
and $25 for non-members. Reservations, payment or cancellation
Women
in Business
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
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.
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Speakers for the October Women in Business Luncheon held at the
Pavilion include Linda Doust with ECHO, Chair of WIB Dustie
Kaczmarek, Kelley O’Neill with American General Media and Roy
McKee of Solarponics.
must be received by noon, Tuesday, November 15th. Part of
the proceeds from the lunch fee assists in building the education
scholarship fund. Please call Joyce at 466-2044 to make your
reservations.
Seven Year Anniversary for
Women in Business
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ovember will mark the seventh Anniversary of Atascadero
Chamber’s dynamic Women in Business. Katy DeshotelsMoore was elected to lead this year’s committee along with Secretary
Amy Summers and Treasurer Mary Ann Tardiff. Committee members include; Cindy Michael non-profit liaisons, Marguerite Pulley and Dustie Kaczmarek, Scholarships, Kathy Nutt, Membership,
Jessica Hamilton public relations, Trace Hollinger, Business Faire
co-ordinator. Chamber President/CEO Linda Hendy and Member
Services Rep. Joyce Stewart serve as Chamber liaisons. New officers
will be presented to the general membership at their special Holiday
Christmas Fashion Show December 2nd at Castoro Cellars.
Chamber Searching for
Citizen of the Year
he Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
is looking for that special person or
persons to receive their 2012 Citizen of the
year award. Membership in the Chamber is
not required, however, they must reside in
Atascadero and cannot be an elected public
official. There are no age limitations and they
don’t necessarily have to be in business.
Residents are considered for their 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. Also Little League, Scout
Leaders, etc., are all good candidates.
Deadline for nominations is December
9th. The Awards will be announced at the
Chamber’s Awards Installation Dinner
January 28th, 2012.
Please call the Chamber 466-2044 for an
application or more information.
DENNY’S, from pg 1
Juan said the city has been very helpful
with getting the restaurant ready to reopen.
He dealt with several staff members and
departments, mentioning Director of Public
Works Russ Thompson, Senior Building
Inspector Dave Muehlhausen, Assistant City
Manager Jim Lewis and Associate Planner
Callie Taylor as some who helped streamline
the process and made it a positive experience.
Fire Captain Tom Peterson passed his
inspection, clearing one more item to open
the restaurant. The city is currently finalizing
the driveway modifications as a result of the
El Camino Real Streetscape Project. This
will allow traffic to flow easily for Rabobank
and Denny’s customers.
The Denny’s Corporation is optimistic
about the future with plans to keep opening
restaurants. Juan said they are looking at
a location in Morro Bay. They are here to
support the local community and promote
tourism by providing a clean restaurant,
good service and fast food. Juan wants
everyone to know that they appreciate the
support and patronage of the community
and loyal customers.
Atascadero has many excellent restaurants
offering cuisine that suits every taste and
budget. With the opening of the Galaxy
Theatre the Chamber is finding more and
more residents and visitors to the city are
enjoying an evening of dining along with
a good movie. Several restaurants have put
together packages that include dinner and
a movie ticket. A variety of good food is
abundant throughout Atascadero. From KaiLana Sushi & Seafood on north El Camino
Real to Guest House Grill further on south
El Camino Real and David’s Kitchen offering
home-style breakfasts beginning at 6 am,
the choice is endless. Sylvester’s Burgers is
famous for the best Hamburgers in town,
and our Pizza restaurants offer some of the
best Pizza in the area. Atascadero also offers
a wide variety of Mexican cuisine, from the
fresh “HOT” authentic style to the more
subdued Tex/Mex palate and with the reopening of Denny’s Restaurant our night
owls now have two (2) restaurants that open
24 hours a day. Please see the Chamber’s
website www.atascaderochamber.org for a
list of additional great restaurants.
November 2011 - Atascadero Chamber of Commerce: Business Reporter
Chamber
Confirms
Leaders
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he slate of directors as presented by
the Chamber’s nominating committee has been adopted by Chamber members.
The following were selected to serve a three
year term beginning January 1, 2012;
• Mike Talen, Cold Stone Creamery
• Joe Modica, Modica Financial & Tax,
Inc.
• Helena Bernardi, Heritage Oaks Bank
• Ray M. Buban, EA, Financial & Tax
Services
They will be joining Jeannie Malik,Greg
Malik Real Estate, Grigger Jones, A
Professional Law Corp., Carol Bezkostny,
Rabobank, Kelly Long, Kelly’s Casuals, Josh
Donovan, Kennedy Club Fitness, Jaynee
Orcutt, Arlyne’s Flowers, Terrie Banish,
The Tribune, John Neil, Atascadero Mutual
Water Co.and Past Chairman of the Board,
Chuck Braun, State Farm Insurance. Donn
Clickard, Atascadero Unified School District
and E.J. Rossi, Atascadero High School
have offered to serve a one year appointed
position on the board.
Board Directors are responsible for policy
decisions and ensuring the fiscal stability of
the organization. The directors and officers
will officially take office at the Chamber’s
annual installation and awards banquet
slated for January 28th, 2012.
Members in Action
Spotlight
For nearly 150 years, Union Bank has been serving as a trusted banking
partner to individuals and business owners on the West Coast.
With 403 banking offices in California,
Oregon, Washington, and Texas, Union
Bank’s financial stability, combined with a
community-banking approach, sets it apart
from other financial institutions.
Customer Service Driven
Union Bank’s business philosophy is based
on building and maintaining long-term, oneon-one relationships with its customers, and
to provide each one with the best possible
service.
The team of bankers at Union Bank’
Atascadero branch engage in a high-touch,
personalized approach to relationship
banking.
The team understands their
clients’ financial goals and brings a depth
of experience and expertise to find solutions
that meet their clients’ needs.
A Strong Financial Partner
Union Bank’s financial stability is reflected
in its stable earnings, strong asset quality,
capital ratios, and credit ratings. With $80.1
billion in assets, sound credit quality, and a
solid balance sheet, Union Bank is poised
to help its customers realize their financial
goals.
“Union Bank is a strong and stable bank,
which is the result of our disciplined lending
practices and responsible management,” said
Melanie Corey, Union Bank’s Atascadero
branch manager. “We remain focused on
meeting the individual and business needs of
our customers, and on our commitment to
the communities that we serve.”
Dedicated to Making a
Difference
Union Bank’s commitment to building
healthy and sustainable communities
is reflected in its significant charitable
contributions. Through the Union Bank
Foundation, the bank invests in the
communities it serves through loans, grants,
community outreach, and volunteer hours.
The Union Bank Foundation focuses
on affordable housing, community
economic development, education, and
the environment. This past year, the bank’s
charitable investment in local communities
totaled $10 million, which included grants,
contributions, and sponsorships to help
finance the efforts of nonprofit organizations
within the bank’s geography.
Locally, the Foundation has given financial
support to organizations such as the San
Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, Teens at
Work, North County Women’s Shelter, and
Citizens for Atascadero Public Schools.
The bank also provides employees with
paid time off each year to volunteer in
their community. In 2010, Union Bank
employees contributed more than 19,000
hours of their time to community causes —
many of these hours devoted to the financial
education of young people.
“It is satisfying to work for a company
that not only gives so generously in support
of our community, but also provides its
employees an opportunity to roll up our
sleeves and give back,” said Corey.
To learn more about Union Bank, visit
www.unionbank.com.
Don’t Miss North County City of Atascadero Appoints
Jerel Haley Police Chief
Young Professionals
North County Young
Professional
“Kick Off” Mixer:
Thursday, November 3rd
5:00 – 7:00
Haven Wine Bistro
Networking ~ Food
Prizes
A Winter Wonderland Comes to Atascadero
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inter Wonderland 2011 will be Friday, Dec. 9th, 5 to 9 p.m. in Atascadero’s historic downtown Colony District.
This will be the 10th year for the event, which
features snow slides, snow piles, food and music, the Elks Little Train, bounce houses, and
Santa Claus. There is no admission charge
for the event. Bounce houses require a small
admission fee. The event occupies five city
blocks in downtown. “What many people
don’t realize, the funds required to put this
on don’t come from the City of Atascadero,”
said event coordinator Steve Martin. “Each
year we reach out to local businesses and
individuals to sponsor this popular holiday
event.” Dozens of vendors also participate in
Winter Wonderland. Details are available at
www.AtascaderoMainStreet.org. to reserve
your vendor space.
GALAXY, from pg 1
tickets can be purchased. One of the most
popular promotions Galaxy has initiated
in Atascadero is the “Dinner and a Movie”
package. Both Cal Terra and Colby Jack’s
offer patrons the opportunity to enjoy dinner
for two and include movie tickets to make it
a perfect date night event. The packages are
advertised on screen at Galaxy, adding to the
visibility of two of the community’s leading
restaurants.
Galaxy had fun with the Atascadero Zoo
earlier this year in a fundraising screening for
“Zookkeeper” that invited parents to bring
their children on a Saturday morning to enjoy
live animals in the lobby, followed by the
movie. 2012 plans for the theatres include
educational programs involving Atascadero
schools, additional on-site special events to
bring people to Galaxy, and the introduction
of a rewards card to make return visits all the
more enticing. Galaxy wants the theatre to
be the community hub, and by all measures,
that plan is shaping up nicely.
Galaxy Theatres is open for business in
Atascadero. Good things are following.
Local theatre General Manager Rita
Carr and Galaxy CEO Frank Rimkus
want to make Atascadero the new center of
entertainment for the county. They know
that if area residents try the theatre, they’ll
be delighted with the experience and will
come back, so Galaxy is opening its doors to
potential guests. Local wineries have offered
wine tastings ahead of movie starts in the
VIP Lounge Theatres. Galaxy showcased
itself by hosting the Central Coast Economic
Forecast Mid-Year Update and the Savor
the Central Coast celebration reception for
the SLO County Visitors and Conference
Bureau. Galaxy and the Atascadero Chamber
are underway with plans for a large-scale
program that will bring wine industry reps
to the theatres in early 2012.
With the holidays coming right up,
Galaxy reminds Atascadero Chamber
members that movie gift cards are available
for gifts for employees, family and friends.
The theatres can be rented for private parties
and private screenings and volume discount
C
ity Manager Wade McKinney announced the appointment of Jerel
Haley as the new Police Chief in Atascadero.
It is anticipated Mr. Haley will start in midNovember. Information regarding his swearing-in ceremony will be forthcoming.
Mr. Haley was selected following an
extensive national recruitment effort. The
City interviewed a group of highly qualified
professionals including several current
Police Chiefs in its search the right person
to lead the Atascadero Police Department.
The interview process included a panel
of local Police Chiefs and the Sheriff plus
a community panel of local citizens and
business people.
According to McKinney, “Jerel is the
right person to lead the Police Department
at this time. Jerel is clearly a proven leader
at the Santa Maria Police Department with
an impeccable reputation. He understands
the importance of building bridges in the
community. He is known as an ethical leader
in public safety and sets high standards
for himself and the department. Jerel has
demonstrated his passion to serve the
men and women of the Atascadero Police
Department and the community.”
Acting Chief Steve Gesell, who has led
the department since January, did not apply
for the position and was a key member of
the recruitment team. According to Gesell,
“I am excited for the Atascadero Police
Department as well as the community as a
whole. Jerel is the perfect fit for the City.
He brings a wealth of policing experience
to APD. Equally as important, he possesses
an approachable demeanor coupled with
phenomenal communication skills; key
ingredients for an effective leader.”
As Atascadero’s Police Chief, Haley plans
to focus on developing and enhancing
partnerships between the Police Department
and the Community, specifically within
the schools and the business community.
Mr. Haley will also look for new ways
to increase communication between the
police Department and the community.
He is committed to continuing the
professional development of the members
of the Atascadero Police Department, and
ensuring that high standards of conduct are
a priority.
Jerel Haley began his law enforcement
career in 1991 with the Santa Cruz Police
Department. During his tenure with the
Santa Cruz Police Department, he was
appointed as a Field Training Officer. He
was then assigned to the Santa Cruz Police
Department Neighborhood Enforcement
Team (NET), a proactive street crimes unit
responsible for investigating a variety of
crimes including burglary, gangs, narcotics,
and prostitution. After working on the
NET Team, Jerel was transferred to work
as an investigator with the Santa Cruz
County Narcotics Enforcement Team
(SCCNET). SCCNET was an undercover
narcotics investigation unit targeting midlevel narcotics dealers in the Santa Cruz
area. Jerel later returned to the Santa Cruz
Police Detective Unit, where he served the
remainder of his time with the Santa Cruz
Police Department as the sexual assault
detective.
In 2000, Mr. Haley was hired by the
Santa Maria Police Department and moved
his family to the central coast. He was
promoted to the rank of Corporal and again
worked as a Field Training Officer. Shortly
thereafter he was assigned to the Community
Services Unit as a Beat Coordinator. Beat
Coordinators work with a variety of ongoing
problems within designated beat areas of
Santa Maria, including issues that affect
the quality of life for the residents of the
neighborhoods. While working as a Beat
Coordinator, he was promoted to the rank
of Sergeant and took over supervision
of the Community Services Unit. The
Community Services Unit included Beat
Coordinators, School Resource Officers, the
DARE Program, Crime Prevention, and the
Volunteer Program. As a Sergeant, he was
given the auxiliary assignment of SWAT
Team Leader. He was also later assigned as
the supervisor of the Detective Bureau where
See POLICE CHIEF, pg 4
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce: Business Reporter - November 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.
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.
Two Cooks Catering
Heather Thomas
Loc: 3563 Sueldo St #H
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mail:PO Box 4701
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Phone: (805) 776-3717
Fax: (805) 728-1751
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.twocookscatering.com
Tamara Baldwin
Rabobank
Kim Austin
Community Giving Back
Laurie Schwent
Dan’s Grub Shack
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
Joyce Stewart
Member & Visitor Services
Linda Hendy
President / CEO
Ambassador
of the Month:
Allen Reese
Co-Owner Eric Peterson presents a Guest
House Grill dinner gift certificate to
‘Ambassador of the Month’ Allen Reese.
Thank you Allen for your time and
efforts supporting our Chamber member
businesses.
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Pete & Terresa Novak
Loc: 2100 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 466-3346
Fax: (805) 466-3384
Web: www.groceryoutlet.com
Dexter Smith Open Working
Studios
For business descriptions please visit their
listings in our online Business Directory
located on the Chamber’s website,
www.atascaderochamber.org
Renewing Members
Angela Cisneros
K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers
Jesus Rubio
Union Bank
Atascadero Grocery Outlet
Kim Rennie
Loc: 8445 Los Osos Rd
Phone: (805) 461-0626
Fax: (805) 461-0671
Web: www.newheightselevator.com
Dexter Smith
Loc: 5945 Entrada Ave
Phone: (805) 286-2986
Web: www.artistdextersmith.com
Jeannie Malik
Greg Malik Real Estate
Vicki Blankenship
John Donovan,
New Heights Elevator Co, Inc.
Provide strength to Chamber and community
Business
Key Contact
Phone
1-5 YEARS
California Valley Solar Ranch (SunPower Corp)
Claire Hodgkins
510-396-1634
Fig Good Food
Chris Dillow
460-9900
Kyle Company Roofing
Kenneth Roush
543-1998
Mr. Tom’s Tile, Inc.
Tom Hillard, Margie Schuler 466-8453
& Darren Hawker
Phillips & Associates, APLC
Rick or Elaine Phillips
466-6600
Well Seen Sign Company
Bret Campbell
460-0200
5-10 YEARS
Atascadero Children’s Center
Central Coast Appliance, Inc.
Coastal Copy
Greg Malik Real Estate Group, Inc. & Home Loans
Jano Graphics
Nova Endodontics, Scott Marcum DDS, Inc.
Paso Robles Children’s Museum
Paso Robles Safe & Lock, Inc.
Senator Sam Blakeslee
Janice L. Felde, President
Toby Howland & Suzie Fuller
Bill McBride
Greg Malik
Nate Berry, Account Manager
Scott Marcum
Tamara Richardson
Rick Horlings
Ryan James
461-0811
462-3855
541-6862
466-254
431-3374
461-6682
238-7432
238-7115
549-3784
OVER 10 YEARS
A-Jay Excavating, Inc.
Brezden Pest Control, Inc.
Dan Phillips Insurance Agency
Moore’s Western Nursery
North County Christian School
Roseann N. Parks
The Timbersmith, Inc.
V3 Corporation
Patrick Stanhope
Maria Brezden
Dan Phillips
Marlee Paver
Stephanie Wright
Roseann N. Parks
John Vial
Charles Macchi
110% Club
466-0300
466-9290
461-1664
466-2324
466-4457
756-7367
461-1642
981-2600
1-5 YEARS
Colby Jack Café
5-10 YEARS
Greg Malik Real Estate Group, Inc. & Home Loans
The UPS Store
POLICE CHIEF, from pg 3
he remained until his promotion.
Mr. Haley currently holds the rank of
Lieutenant with the Santa Maria Police
Department. As a lieutenant he has been
responsible for supervision of the police K9
program as well as the Chaplain program,
and remains involved with the SWAT Team.
Jerel was temporarily assigned to the Santa
Maria Police Gang Suppression Team as
the unit supervisor, and currently holds the
position of Investigation Division Lieutenant
responsible for supervision of the Detective
Bureau, Gang Suppression Team, Narcotics
Suppression Team, and Crime Laboratory.
Solar
Restaurant
Contractor/Roofing
Contractor/Tile
Attorney
Signs
School
Appliances
Copy Machine & Supply
Real Estate Agency
Printer
Dentist
Organization
Locksmith
Government
Contractor/General Engineerinh
Exterminating & Fumigation
Insurance
Nursery
School
Individual
Contractor/Cabinets
Printer
Natalie & Jack Dorris
460-6455
Restaurant
Greg Malik
Janet Young
466-2540
466-9015
Real Estate Agency
Packing & Shipping
OVER 10 YEARS
Atascadero Bible Church
Central Coast Pizza Co
Miner’s Ace Hardware
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Western Janitor Supply, Inc.
Business Type
Chris Key, Admin.
Mark Anderson
Morgan Dupree
The Rev. Matthew M. Conrad
Linda Buss
466-2051
466-4030
466-0270
466-0379
238-2112
Mr. Haley obtained an associate of arts
degree from Alan Hancock College in
Administration of Justice. He completed
his undergraduate degree through Mountain
State University in Administration of Justice,
then went on to complete a master’s degree
at Mountain State University in Strategic
Leadership. Jerel is a graduate of the POST
Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI), and
recently began facilitating SLI courses. He
enjoys teaching and has instructed in such
courses as graffiti investigation and disaster
response.
Churches
Pizza
Hardware
Churches
Janitor Supplies
Mr. Haley has been married to his wife
Melissa (his high school sweetheart) for 24
years. He is a father of two girls, Jessica
Washington, currently serving with her
husband in the Air Force, and Kirsten
Haley a senior in high school. He enjoys
participating in competitive sports including
basketball and soccer, and watching football.
He is active in his local church and is looking
forward to getting to know the citizens of
Atascadero.
House of Tree located at 3554 El Camino Real, 440-0636, held an open house and ribbon
cutting. A serene yoga studio is dedicated to helping one strengthen and grow while bringing
peace and tranquility into your life. Featuring monthly children’s classes in addition to adult
classes. Board Directors Jeannie Malik, John Neil, Ambassadors Vicki Blankenship, Eric
Gobler, House of Tree Michael Hamers & owner Teresa Aichouri, Ambassadors Allen Reese,
Laurie Schwent, Jesus Rubio & Kim Austin.
The Rabobank Colony Days Mixer was enjoyed by many, pictured left to right; Laurie
Schwent, Dan’s Grub Shack, Greg & Jeannie Malik, Greg Malik Real Estate, Terresa & Pete
Novak, Atascadero Discount Grocers, Jay DeCou, DeCou Lumber Co., Jim Patterson 5th
District Supervisor, Mara Whitten, Community Action Partnership of SLO Co., and Joyce
Stewart, Chamber Member Services.
Coin Op Laundry at 8635 El Camino Real reopened under new ownership with brand new
stainless steel equipment. Biggest washers in town. Flat screen TV’s. Fluff and fold service.
Located in the Spencer’s Shopping Center. Board Director Jeannie Malik, Ambassador
Eric Gobler, Coin Op Laundry Ruby Herrera, partners Pat Kimbell & Francisco Sanchez,
Ambassadors Laurie Schwent, Jesus Rubio & Kim Austin.
Colony Days Royalty Linda & Don Messer welcome Ashley Bentley, Creston Rodeo
Queen.
The Chamber welcomes Fred Springe Studios, 252-5614. They specialize in architectural
installations, custom ceramic tiles, rustic wood furniture and custom glass. Ambassador
Tamara Baldwin, Fred Springe, Reid & Amy Lundstrom, Ambassadors Kim Austin & Laurie
Schwent, President/CEO Linda Hendy
The beautiful new Starbucks location received the Chambers October Beautification award.
Chamber President/CEO presents the award to Starbucks manager Tiffini Hanson at
Rabobanks’ Colony Days Mixer.
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Voice of Business
News From The City Chamber helps members comply
New City Hall Hours and Other
Notes of Interest
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By City Manager, Wade G. McKinney
o keep efficiency high and costs low,
the City of Atascadero is experimenting with various ways to preserve our legendary customer service while addressing
the reality of decreased staffing levels. One
of those experiments is currently underway.
Beginning November 4th, Atascadero City
Hall will be closed to walk-in customers on
Fridays. Now, that doesn’t mean your City
staff gets to take a day off! Staff will still be
available via telephone and email, but will
not have in-person contact with customers on these days. This will provide them
with some dedicated time to devote to City
projects and tasks. This strategy is just one
of the ways we will work to keep the cost
of government down while keeping service
levels high.
The community had a great Colony Days
celebration on October 15th. Our hats are
off to the hard-working volunteers on the
Colony Days Committee and everyone who
helped make this 38th annual celebration so
great. The “Books on Parade!” theme drew
out some very creative float-building talent,
and the bands and other entries made for an
exciting parade. Tent City conjured visions of
the beginning of Atascadero and the colorful
band field show and drumline competition at
Atascadero High School returned to further
spur interest in our local holiday.
Have you seen the new lights on El
Camino Real that are on the bridge across
Atascadero Creek in the downtown? These
old-fashioned lamp poles are reminiscent of
the original lights that used to stand there
long ago. It’s another part of your City’s
downtown streetscape improvements aimed
at making our City a showplace. To be sure,
there is still more work to be done, but
it’s obvious that we are making significant
progress.
It’s hard to miss the big tent on the
historic City Hall / Veterans Administration
Building. The heavy plastic shrink-wrap
will remain in place for months to protect
the dome, which has been stripped of its
tile roof, from the weather. Repairs on the
historic building continue on schedule and
on budget.
In just a couple of weeks downtown
merchants will begin their holiday lighting
contest. That’s right. The holidays are just
around the corner. The City’s lighting
ceremony in the Sunken Gardens will be
Friday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Be sure
to bring the entire family for holiday music,
treats and those great lights in the trees. A
week after that, it’s Winter Wonderland with
all the snow, music and food.
As always, if you have questions, concerns
or even an occasional “job well done” to
offer, you may contact City Hall at 4615000. And do check out our new website
at www.Atascadero.org. It holds a wealth of
information about all the things going on in
your City every day.
From the Office of Supervisor
Jim Patterson
5th District Supervisor
Thanking Volunteers – Where Would We Be Without Them?
A
s the Thanksgiving holidays approach,
it’s appropriate to recognize and be
thankful for the many community volunteers who help make our city and county
wonderful places to live. Where would we
be if volunteers didn’t pitch in to help feed
and house the hungry and homeless, help
maintain our parks, staff our libraries, clean
our creeks and river, plant trees and organize
community celebrations and charitable fund
raising events for numerous worthy causes?
The San Luis Obispo County Parks and
Recreation Department recently held its
volunteer appreciation barbecue.
This
annual event celebrates the many and
diverse contributions volunteers make to
county parks and recreation facilities. Over
one hundred volunteers gathered at Cuesta
Park for fun, food and prizes. All totaled,
in the past year parks volunteers numbering
1,000+ contributed 83,739 hours of service
valued at $ 1.79 million. In addition, local
businesses and individuals contributed an
additional $61,000 in cash, materials and
services to county parks.
In October the Board of Supervisors
adopted a resolution proclaiming October
16th to 22nd as National Friends of the
Library Week. There are 15 Friends groups
throughout the county. They are essential
for funding, advocacy, programming
support and staffing. Their fund raising
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efforts help supplement the materials
budgets and purchase other needed items for
their respective libraries. And, as we know,
the Atascadero Friends of the Library have
committed to raise $2 million to relocate
and expand the current Atascadero Library.
They have achieved 80% of that goal. If
you’re not a member of the Friends of the
Library, consider becoming one. Call your
local library today.
The city and county are ripe with excellent
examples of how volunteering enhances our
quality of life. In addition to those examples
described above, the recent Colony Days
celebration in Atascadero, including Tent
City, is coordinated through the energetic
efforts of volunteers. Think of all the sports
and extra-curricular school activities that
would not exist without volunteer support.
We can, without reservation, state that the
time and effort contributed by volunteers,
regardless of the cause, leads to greater
civic engagement and the betterment of
our communities. Remember that our
communities are only as good as we make
them. Volunteering is a great way to
contribute to a safe, healthy and prosperous
community.
Remember, I hold regular office hours in
Atascadero, Creston and Santa Margarita.
Call 781-4339 for an appointment. I’m
always happy to see you.
with required labor law posters
T
o ensure our members are
in compliance, the Chamber is once again offering the labor
law posters for your convenience.
Employers must post a compliant
Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where
all employees and applicants can
see it. The poster also must include
information about your workers’
compensation benefits, payday
schedule and emergency contacts.
You may need to order several to
ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. They will be available for $28 (includes tax) at the Chamber early January.
Now accepting pre orders.
Labor Law Corner
Tips, Tip Pooling, and Tip Credits: What
Employers/Employees Need to Know
By Mary Ann Tardiff
THE BASICS:
Under California Labor Code section 351
employers and their agents are prohibited
from sharing in or keeping any portion
of a tip left for or given to one or more
employees a patron.
The basic rule of tips is that they belong
to employees only. Thus, it is illegal for
employers take wage deductions from tips,
or from using tips as direct or indirect credits
against an employee’s wages.
TIPS PLACED ON CREDIT CARD:
Payment of a tip made by a patron using a
credit card must be paid to the employee not
later than the next regular payday following
the date the patron authorized the credit
card payment. Labor Code Section 351.
Furthermore, Labor Code Section 351
provides that the employer must pay the
employee the full amount of the tip that is
indicated on the credit card. The employer
may not make any deduction for credit card
processing fees or costs that are charged to
the employer by the credit card company
from gratuities paid to the employee.
TIP POOLING:
Does an employee have to participate in
tip pooling?
According to a California court, Labor
Code Section 351 allows involuntary tip
pooling. Therefore, an employer can require
its employees to share their tips with other
staff that provide service in the restaurant. In
this regard, it’s DLSE’s position that when a
tip pooling arrangement is in effect, the tips
are to be distributed among the employees
who provide “direct table service.” Such
employees could conceivably include
waiters and waitresses, busboys, bartenders,
host/hostesses and maitre d’s. Employees,
who do not provide direct table service and
who do not share in the tip pool include
dishwashers, cooks, and chefs, except in
restaurants where the chefs prepare the food
at the patron’s table, in which case the chef
may participate in the tip pool. Additionally,
tip pooling cannot be used to compensate
the owner(s), manager(s), or supervisor(s) of
the business, even if these individuals should
provide direct table service to a patron.
TIPS AND REGULAR RATE OF PAY:
Unlike under federal regulations, in
California an employer cannot use an
employee’s tips as a credit towards its
obligation to pay the minimum wage.
California law requires that employees
receive the minimum wage plus any tips
left for them by patrons of the employer’s
business. Therefore, an employer cannot
use an employee’s tips as a credit towards its
obligation to pay the minimum wage.
In addition, when it comes to paying an
employee for overtime, tips received by an
employee are not to be considered when
calculating overtime. This is because tips
are voluntarily left for the employee by the
customer and are not being provided by the
employer.
MANDATORY SERVICE CHARGES:
Mandatory service charges, are often
tacked on to bills for large tables, private
parties, and catered events. A tip is a
voluntary amount left by a patron for an
employee. A mandatory service charge is an
amount that a patron is required to pay based
on a contractual agreement or a specified
required service amount listed on the
menu of an establishment. An example of a
mandatory service charge that is a contractual
agreement would be a 10 or 15 percent
charge added to the cost of a banquet. Such
charges are considered as amounts owed by
the patron to the establishment and are not
gratuities voluntarily left for the employees.
Therefore, when an employer distributes all
or part of a service charge to its employees,
the distribution may be at the discretion of
the employer and the service charge, which
would be in the nature of a bonus, would
be included in the regular rate of pay when
calculating overtime payments.
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Happy Birthday to Kennedy
Club Fitness; Time flies when you’re
having fun and that’s why the last 30 years
have been so successful for Barb & Kevin
Kennedy. They are such a positive addition to
the business community. In today’s political
climate that seems focused on the importance
of small business, the Kennedy’s could be the
Poster Child. From their humble beginnings
in 1981 Kevin & Barb have built a successful
business that employs over 300 county wide
offering a clean nonintrusive environment.
As long time Chamber members the
Kennedy’s have always stepped up to the
plate when called upon, giving generously
to many causes. The Chamber would like to
extend a Special Congratulation and Happy
30th.
Food 4 Less Sponsors 4rd
Annual Food 4 Less Battle of
North County Football Rally
and BBQ Fundraiser Saturday,
November 5th, from 12 – 2 at the Atascadero
Food 4 Less parking lot.
Dinner includes ½ chicken, salad, roll,
drink and dessert and 100% of the proceeds
benefit both the Atascadero & Paso Robles
Athletic Departments.
Over 15 local service clubs from Atascadero
and Paso Robles will cook the chickens along
with the JV and freshman football players
and cheerleaders preparing meal bags for this
massive fundraiser. Contact either Atascadero
or Paso Robles Athletic Departments for
tickets or additional information.
Support AHS Safe & Sober
Grad Nite 2012: The Atascadero
High School Grad Nite committee 2012 is
committed to the tradition of a Safe & Sober
Grad Nite. Chili’s restaurant, 2001 Theatre
Dr, Paso Robles has offered to help out by
offering a credit to the committee to help raise
an unlimited amount of money for a Safe &
Sober Grad Nite. It’s simple, if you invite a
bunch of friends, family and associates to eat
at Chili’s be sure and mention “Atascadero
Grad Nite” to your server. That’s all it takes
and the committee will get the credit.
Pumpkin Farm Opens in Paso
Robles: Chamber member Carolyn
Davis tells us she has recently opened the San
Marcos Ranch, located just north of Paso
Robles. They are open from 10 a.m. to dusk
everyday through Thanksgiving offering a
corn maze, straw maze and haunted “Lost
Dutchman’s” mine. In addition, there’s crazy
critters to enjoy including an emu, Jacob
sheep, draft horses and long horned cattle.
These are just a few of the fun things Carolyn
has for the entire family to enjoy. A crusty
old miner will be giving rides on his burro
for the little ones, and “Granny’s Gardens”
has a large assortment of exotic pumpkins,
squashes and gourds. San Marcos Ranch
is located at 775 San Marcos Rd. For more
information call, (805) 467-3315.
ECHO Hosts Benefit for the
Homeless Tuesday November
29th 7:00 p.m. at the Galaxy
Theatre: ECHO is hosting the movie,
“The Pursuit of Happyness” starring Will
Smith and his son, on the struggles of a
homeless father. As an added bonus the
documentary, “Give a Good Night” will
Building Business
also be shown. Tickets MUST be reserved
by calling 466-0678. Snacks and soft drinks
will be served.
After ten years of feeding a hot evening meal
to the poor of the community, and sheltering
the homeless every night, The El Camino
Homeless Organization needs to find a new
location. If you know of a property that
would be suitable please let ECHO know by
calling 462-FOOD (3663).
Coats for Kids: Crisp mornings and
cool evenings are a reminder winter is just
around the corner and time for coats, jackets,
sweaters and sweatshirts for the annual
“Coats for Kids’ drive. Distribution will be
held December 17th in Paso Robles at St.
James Episcopal Church and Atascadero
December 21st at the Armory. Chairman
Barbie Butz said,” If anyone is interested in
volunteering we could use all the help we can
get.”
Drop off locations in Atascadero: Plaza
Cleaners, 8546 El Camino Real, Fashion
Cleaners, 7800 El Camino Real. If your
items are clean drop off at Citibank, 6955
El Camino Real, K-Mart, 3980 El Camino
Real, Atascadero Police Dept., 5505 El
Camino Real, Atascadero Fire Department,
6005 Lewis Ave. Staples 815 El Camino
Real, Malibu Brew, 6490 El Camino Real
and Idlers 9330 El Camino Real.
Clean items can also be dropped off at the
Templeton Community Services District,
420 Crocker St. For additional information
contact Chairman Barbie Butz, 461-1234.
David M. Cottrell, DDS
introduces new name, new
website: Dr. David M Cottrell, a
dedicated pediatric dentist serving the
dental needs of children throughout SLO
County for over 20 years, is pleased to
announce he has changed his name to Pure
Pediatric Dentistry and launched a new
website, www.PurePediatricDentistry.com.
Pure Pediatric Dentistry offers high quality
dental care for infants, toddlers, children,
and adolescents in a safe, comforting, and
friendly environment. Dr Cottrell has one
of the most modern, up-to-date pediatric
dental facilities on the Central Coast.
Twin Cities Community Hospital Introduces Three New
Doctors: Three new doctors have joined
the staff at Twin Cities Community Hospital. Faith Frankel, MD, Family Practitioner;
Kevin Forsythe, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon,
and John C. Blaney, MD, General Surgeon/
Thoracic Surgeon. Jason Chang, Director of Business Development said, “this is a
much needed service to the North County.
The three new practitioners offer the North
County experience and expertise in soughtafter fields, as well as a keen understanding
and appreciation for the local community
and lifestyle.”
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS: The
Chamber is once again planning for their
Silent Auction that’s held in conjunction
with the Installation Awards Dinner
held in January. Letters were mailed out
October 1st reminding members how
important this event is for the Chamber.
Ambassadors will be calling on members
looking for unique items to donate. Gift
certificates, gift baskets, pictures, sports
memorabilia, golf accessories, advertising
are just a sample of items that were donated
in the past. Please call the Chamber office,
466-2044 if you have an item or items you
would like to donate.
Holiday Dates & Deadlines:
With holidays just around the corner here is a
guide so you don’t miss a thing.
November 18th: December newsletter inserts and press releases due to the
Chamber office.
November 19th: Annual Holiday
Boutique, Saturday November 19th, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion on the
Lake. Sponsored by the City of Atascadero
Community Services Department, over
60 Crafters and Artisans throughout the
area participate in one of the most popular
craft fairs of the year. Free to attend.
December 2nd: The Holiday Tree
Lighting Ceremony Is scheduled for
Friday December 3rd from 6 – 9 pm.
The City of Atascadero in conjunction
with Atascadero Main Street are helping
usher in the Holidays at their Annual
Holiday Lighting Ceremony. You can
enjoy a variety of Holiday entertainment
while everyone awaits the lighting of the
trees and the arrival of Santa Claus.
December 3rd: Holiday Walk
around the Lake, Saturday December 3rd
from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. This popular event
celebrates the meaning of the Holiday season bringing people together in song and
joy at one focal point. Churches, choirs,
and strolling carolers will all be participating and city volunteers will be on hand
serving refreshments. The Atascadero Lake
Neighborhood Assoc. hosts this popular
event.
December 9th: Winter Wonderland,
Friday December 9th from 5 – 9 p.m.
Atascadero Main Street has once again
put together a fun packed evening to help
celebrate the holiday season. Downtown
Atascadero and the Sunken Gardens will
be turned into a true Winter Wonderland
complete with Snow, Xmas carols, cookies,
cider and their special guest “Santa Claus”.
You can contact Atascadero Main Street,
462-0177 for additional information.
December 15th: Christmas After Hours Mixer at the Atascadero Elks
Lodge, 1516 El Camino Real from 5:30
– 7:30 p.m.
December 17th: Holiday Magic,
Saturday December 17th join the animal
care staff at the Charles Paddock Zoo as
they give “special” gifts to their animal
residents. Santa will be on hand to help
and take any last minute requests. This
festive event takes place from 11:00 am –
1:00 pm. The event is included with Zoo
admission.
Holiday Dates & Deadlines:
Nov. 18th: Newsletter Inserts Due
Nov. 19th: Annual Holiday
Boutique from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Pavilion on the Lake
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
Mission Community Bancorp
Completes Acquisition of
Santa Lucia Bank
M
ission
Community
Bancorp
(OTCBB: MISS) announced that
effective at the close of business on October
21, 2011, it completed its previously announced acquisition of Santa Lucia Bank,
a subsidiary of Santa Lucia Bancorp, headquartered in Atascadero, California. With
the completion of the acquisition, Santa
Lucia Bank was merged into Mission Community Bank, the wholly-owned banking
subsidiary of Mission Community Bancorp.
The combined community bank will
operate under the Mission Community
Bank name, with a network of full-service
branch offices in San Luis Obispo and Santa
Barbara counties in the cities of Paso Robles,
Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo
Grande and Santa Maria. The consolidated
bank will have approximately $450 million
in assets and $410 million in deposits at the
transaction close.
“We welcome Santa Lucia Bank customers
and staff to the Mission Community
Bank family,” said James Lokey, CEO and
chairman of Mission Community Bancorp.
“Our combined bank will continue to
provide the highest level of personal service
that our customers have come to expect from
Santa Lucia Bank and Mission Community
Bank.”
All four former Santa Lucia Bank branch
offices will remain open. The conversion
of Santa Lucia Bank’s operating systems
to Mission Community Bank’s operating
platform is scheduled to be completed in
January 2012.
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November 2011
November 1, Tuesday
Planning Commission (City Hall, 7 p.m.)
November 2, Wednesday
Marketing Committee (Chamber, 9:00 a.m.)
November 3, Thursday
North County Young Professionals Mixer (Haven Wine Bistro, 5 - 7p.m.)
November 8, Tuesday
Ambassador Meeting (Round Table, 12 noon) Executive Board (Chamber, 8:30 a.m.)
Legislative Committee (Chamber, 12 noon) City Council Meeting (City Hall, 6 p.m.)
Chamber CLOSED (Chamber Planning Conference)
November 11, Friday
Chamber CLOSED (Veterans Day)
November 15, Tuesday
Connect For Lunch (Best Western PLUS Colony Inn, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Planning Commission (City Hall, 7 p.m.)
Thanksgiving “After Hours” Mixer (Union Bank, 5:30 - 7p.m.)
November 18, Friday
Women in Business Lunch, (Pavilion on the Lake, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
November 19, Saturday
Holiday Boutique (Pavilion on the Lake, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
November 21, Monday
Women in Business Committee (Chamber, 12:00 noon)
City Council Meeting (City Hall, 6 p.m.)
November 24 & 25, Thursday & Friday
Chamber CLOSED (Thanksgiving)
ECHO Benefit for the Homeless (Galaxy Theatre, 7 p.m.)
December 2, Friday
Atascadero Main Street Wine Tour (Downtown Atascadero, 5:30 - 8:30p.m.)
Downtown Lighting Ceremony (Sunken Gardens, 6 p.m.)
Chamber Spotlight
Auction
Items
Needed!
The Chamber is currently working on one of
the biggest fund raisers of the year!
The 2012 “Installation Awards Dinner” this 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.”
Eric Gobler
Mark Wilde
Randall Peterson
2002
1980 and went full-time in 2007.
September, 2010. Kelly-Moore
Paints has been in business since
1946.
What brought you to Atascadero
to open a business?
What brought you to the North
County to open a business?
to open a business?
Family. My dad Robert Schechter, DVM started the businesses.
I was considering orthopedic
surgery in college and changed to
veterinary medicine to avoid the
insurance companies.
We came because of the weather
and it’s a great place to raise a family. The business part came later
when I started planning & design
for grading, drainage & septic systems. A lot is related to the wine
and olive industry now.
John Whitford
Aaron Schechter, DVM
1982
1988. We moved to our current
location in 1996
John Whitford
Communications
7575 El Camino Real
461-3030
When was your business
established in Atascadero?
to open a business?
I moved from Colorado and
friends brought me to the area.
After working for Falcon Cable,
I saw a good opportunity to start
my own business and fill a void
for TV antenna installation; later
adding satellite and complete
communications including home
theater & audio/video.
How long have you been a
Chamber member?
Since January, 2003
Why do you belong to the
Chamber?
I feel I have to belong to the
community in tough times and
the Chamber needs our support
to turn things around. Also,
to gain more business through
the Showcase Mixer and other
Chamber events. I have to be
pro-active.
What is your favorite book?
Who Moved My Cheese?
What is your favorite movie?
Tombstone
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Atascadero Pet & Emergency
Hospital
9575 El Camino Real
466-3880
Chamber member?
Since 2003
Chamber?
To support a community based
organization, promote our
business and the community. We
were in the Showcase Mixer and
had a couple of new clients within
a few days.
House of God by Samuel Shem
Better Off Dead
Eric J. Gobler Civil
Engineering
9110 Atascadero Ave.
459-3268
established in the North
County? I started consulting in
Chamber member?
February, 2009
Chamber?
Kelly-Moore Paints
5805 El Camino Real
462-8196
Kelly-Moore believes Atascadero
will be the area of future growth.
They believe in hiring local
people. I was born and raised in
Atascadero and Kelly-Moore asked
me to manage this store.
Chamber member? We joined
before the store opened.
Chamber?
I love Atascadero and I want to
be a supporter and promoter of
the businesses in Atascadero. I
don’t expect the Chamber to
create business for me. I’m here to
support others; the business that
comes my way is a side benefit.
I believe in the spirit of the
small town and supporting
your town. It is important to
support the community; small
towns especially. From personal
experience, the community comes
together to support people when
times are tough.
I read the Bible regularly.
I was raised to work hard and be
productive and would rather work
than watch movies.
My Life on the Edge (Living
Dreams & Saving Dragons)
by Bill Romanosky with Adam
Schefter & Phil Towle
Dumb & Dumber
Fatte’s Pizza
5733 El Camino Real Ste. #D
466-6666
to open a business?
The owner Darayl Allan & I grew
up here. We always wanted to
own a business in Atascadero to
help out our community. Darayl
saw a good opportunity and
jumped on it.
Chamber member?
1 year
Chamber?
To be a part of the community
and to help out. We want to see
this area grow and the younger
business people have to do it
to make this a better city. We
employ around 16 people with an
average age in their early 20’s.
Of Mice and Men
The Program

November - the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

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