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781 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos, CA 93402

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6282

Los Osos, CA 93412(805) 528-4884

FAX (805) 528-8401Email: [email protected]

www.lobpchamber.org

“The mission of the Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce

is to accept a leadership role and participate in activities directed toward creating,

maintaining and improving an environment which is

conducive to the establishment and successful operation of business enterprises

in our community.”

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2015 Board Retreat ...................cover

Board of Directors .............................2

Chamber Business ..........................2-5

Membership News .............................6

FYI ......................................................7

Calendar .............................................8

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M A R C H 2 0 1 5 • V O L U M E 3 9 • I S S U E 3

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STARTED THE YEAR OFF WITH A BOARD RETREAT

The 2015 Board met on January 31st to meet new directors, approve the yearly budget, set committees and plan events and strategies for the year.

Photos by Dawn RoddenThank you to Morro Shores Mobile Home Park for welcoming the Board of Directors to their community room for the retreat.

The Business Connection • March 2015

We’re working to make Los Osos a better place to live, work and do business!

Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday Closed

Located at 781 Los Osos Valley Rd.(805) 528- 4884

Stop by and see us!(Member business cards, brochures,

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OFFICE & VISITORS CENTER HOURS

2015 Board of DirectorsOFFICERSPRESIDENTSteve Vinson/805-602-0446Central Coast Realty [email protected]

PRESIDENT-ELECTGarilee Cave/805-801-4103California Senior [email protected]

SECRETARYShar Gregory/805-788-4466The Mortgage House [email protected]

TREASURERCheri Grimm/805-528-1360Cheri Grimm Bookkeeping [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT Jim Stanfill /[email protected]

DIRECTORSMike Elliott/559-908 1645Los Osos Valley Memorial [email protected]

Christina Grimm/805-528-4338Knight & Day [email protected]

Gene Heyer/[email protected]

Wendy Hill/805-528-3661Chase [email protected]

Brian Hamilton/805-528-5252Sea Pines Golf [email protected]

Simon Van Beurden/805-528-1133Bay Osos [email protected]

Jonnipat Mobley/ 805-528-1862Friends of the LO [email protected]

CHAMBER OFFICEDawn RoddenExecutive [email protected]

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As we begin our 60th year, I am reminded that you, our members, are the backbone of our community. Just as you have a passion about your business we at the Chamber are passionate about serving the business community. The Chamber held it’s annual retreat on January 31 at the Morro Shores Community Center. This is a very important event on the Chamber’s calendar as it lays out the year and gives the Board of Directors it’s “marching orders” in the form of committee assignments. Another important part of the retreat is the review of the financial state of the Chamber. The Chamber is very lucky to have as it’s Treasurer Cheri Grimm of Cheri Grimm Bookkeeping. I am pleased to say

Renewing your membership online?You must first log into the Chamber website and then go to your Dashboard. To get to your Dashboard after logging in, look in the gray bar at the top of the page for the link that says “Dashboard.” From your Dashboard, you can renew your membership via paypal, edit your business profile, post pictures of your business or even post a news item about your business on the website.

NEED HELP SETTING UP OR UPDATING YOUR PROFILE/LISTING WITH A LOGO AND PHOTOS? CONTACT CHRISTINA GRIMM AT 528.4338. She will show you how to create a well developed web listing. Don’t know your login information?Email [email protected] to have your login information sent to you.Further questions? Contact the Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce office at (805) 528-4884

VISITORS CENTER STATS

Jan. 95 74 0 1 Dec. 51 66 0 0 Nov. 92 77 0 2 Oct. 95 85 1 8 Sept. 70 83 1 3August 90 73 - 5

2014/15 STATS Month Visitors Phone Relocation New Member Calls Requests Packets

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that the Chamber’s finances are in good standing. We have picked up some new members on the board: Brian Hamilton of Sea Golf Resort, Mike Elliott of Los Osos Valley Memorial Park, Jonnipat Mobley of Friends of Los Osos Library, Autumn Clark of Rabobank and Gene Heyer. We look forward to their valuable contributions. One of our challenges is how to add value to your membership. Last year we revamped the membership levels and clarified member benefits. I urge you to go to our website look at the benefits page and take advantage of your membership. Along with our usual events, here are some other activities the Chamber Board will be working on this year: We will reach out to the community and partner with other non-profits and local


NEW MEMBER PROFILESSweet Alexis Bakery2085 10th Street Los Osos, CA 93402(805) 528-8956Contact: Michele FellowsWhat is your email and [email protected] services do you provide?Vegan-Nut Free with Gluten-free option Bakery. Only one of it’s kind in SLO County. It’s the “Cookie & Cupcake Company of Los Osos.”Is this a new business or relocation? No Personal Information? RV, camping and antique “muscle”cars.If new to the area, why Los Osos? Proud to be a business owner in Los Osos. What do you hope to gain from your membership in the Chamber?Let the world know we’re here. Recently signed a major contract to provide cookies to a chain of Doubletree Hotels.

Resonate Speech-Language Therapy Services225 Madera Street Los Osos, CA 93402(805) 776-3789FAX (805) 272-9767Contact: Tracy Timble, M.A. CCC-SLPWhat is your email and website?tracy@resonatespeech.comwww.resonatespeech.comwww.facebook.com/resonatespeechWhat services do you provide?Speech-Language Therapy Services for children and adults. Therapy sessions are one on one and individualized to each persons needs.

Is this a new business or relocation? Yes, new businessPersonal Information? Native Californian, born and raised in San Francisco Bay area. Married to John Timble and have 2 adorable cats named Chewey & Chomp. Hobbies include jewelry-making, cooking, & exploring hiking trails/parks.If new to the area, why Los Osos? We love the quaint, small-town feel of Los Osos. We were also excited with the proximity to the coast. We do not have to drive far to other such areas as SLO, Morro Bay, and Pismo. What do you hope to gain from your membership in the Chamber?I hope to increase the community’s awareness of my services. I hope to provide related education and outreach to those in the community who may have questions and concerns regarding speech and language therapy/development. I hope to network and meet other business owners within the community.

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FOR MORE INFO528-4884

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Healthy communities are those with involved citizens.Belonging to a chamber is a way to get involved!

“Los Ososproudsince2007”


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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

governmental bodies to advocate on behalf of the business community. We are now an agenda item on the CSD meeting agenda and we also attend the LOCAC meetings to monitor relevant issues pertinent to our membership. I have just been appointed to the Visit Los Osos Baywood Park Advisory Board and hope we can create synergy to help both organizations. We will reach out to the community to champion a local group in need. We will examine our mission statement and by-laws to align it with our new direction. In conclusion, we have a busy year ahead of us and hope you will stop by and let us know how we are doing. Remember, this is your Chamber! – Steve Vinson

THANK YOU TO NICHOLS PIZZA & GRILL

FOR THE WONDERFUL LUNCH PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL RETREAT

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

IN MEMORAIUM

JERRY GARREN1928 – 2015

Chamber Office Saturday VolunteerThe Chamber was able to be open on Saturdays for years because of Jerry’s volunteerism


1330 Van Beurden Dr.Suite 101Los Osos, CA 93402

Office: (805) 528-1133(800) 540-0229

LEON VAN BEURDENBroker/Owner

CELL HOME FAX(805) 801-1133 (805) 528-1207 (805) 528-5620E-Mail [email protected] Website bayososbrokers.com

YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD HERE CALL CHAMBER OFFICE


[email protected]

MIXER DATESMixers are 5:30 - 7:00 pm

April - SBWN/La Palapa

May - Business Expo

June - Golden State Water

July - Optometric Care Associates

Aug - LO Chamber Open House

Sept - open

Oct - Rabobank

Nov - open

Dec - open

Mixers are held on the SECOND Wednesdayof each month unless otherwise noted.

Bring a hardcopy for scanning by 20th of the month (along with your check) to the Chamber Office OR email a digital file to [email protected]. You will be billed for digital files submitted. If you do not have a flyer, one can be designed for you at an additional fee of $25.

• MEMBERS $25 • NON-MEMBERS $75

FLYER INSERTS

• Ad space in The Business Connection is limited to Chamber members only.• Sizes available per month are:Business card size (3.5” x 2”) $251/4 page (3.5” x 4”) $501/2 page (7” x 4”) $75• Year contacts are available for: Business card size $180 1/4 page $480 1/2 page $780An insertion order must be submitted for each ad requested. Insertion orders can be fill out at the Chamber office. Print ready ads accepted via electronic file. Send artwork in either of the following formats: pdf, jpeg (high res.), or tiff (300 dpi) to [email protected] or [email protected]

NEWSLETTERADVERTISING

n SUBMIT YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS: Fill out an Event Submission form online at www.lobpchamber.org or email a press release to [email protected].

n EXPERIENCE TUSCANY - OCTOBER 27, 2015: The Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be offering a fully escorted tour of the awe inspiring region of Tuscany. Tuscany is the place where movies are filmed and fantasies run wild. Perhaps it’s the cities of Florence, Pisa, or Sienna that invoke feelings of culture, art, or arouse the senses as do the smells and taste of the Chianti region. The fact is that Tuscany is home to some of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Italy. For more information please contact Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce, (805) 528-4884 or visit lopbchamber.org.

SEE ATTACHED FLYER

COMMUNITY COOKBOOK includes 150 recipes from more than 65 community members and provides a glimpse into our local kitchens.

Visit www.lobpchamber.org to purchase your cookbook today! Cookbooks can also be purchased at the

LO/BP Chamber Office & Visitor’s CenterAll proceeds benefit the Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce.

To schedule a 2015 Chamber Mixer please call the Chamber Office (805) 528-4884 or Mixer chairperson, Gari Cave. Flyer insert fee waived for mixer inserts for Chamber Mixer hosts. Just have your flyer master to the Chamber Office by the 20th for scanning OR email an electronic file to [email protected].


SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

MARCH EVENTS AT LOS OSOS LIBRARY LOS OSOS, CA – DR SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY - Los Osos Library will be celebrating the birthday of the great Dr. Seuss with cake and a special storytime. You may even spot your favorite characters roaming the library! Free event for the young and young at heart, Sponsored by Friends of Los Osos Library. Tuesday, March 3 at 3:00 pm

1 0 0 Y E A R S O F W O M E N ’ S SUFFRAGE - The League of Women’s Voters presents a historical perspective on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States and the state of California. Friday evening, March 13. at 6:30 pm. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of Los Osos Library. Los Osos Library is located at 2075 Palisades. For more information call 528-1862.

BABY SEALS & SEA LIONS SEASON SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Pupping season for seals and sea lions has begun; and we at The Marine Mammal Center needs your help in spreading the word to local communities about what to do when encountering a sick, injured or orphaned seal, sea lions, dolphin or other marine mammal.• Stay at least 50 feet away(of five car lengths)• Call The Marine Mammal Center’s San Luis Obispo County 24-hour response line: 805-771-8300.Should the marine mammal be dead, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service at 562-506-4315. If you find a dead sea otter, contact the Department of Fish & Wildlife

MEET SBWN NEWEST MEMBERS LOS OSOS, CA – On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) will meet at La Palapa Mexican Cuisine & Seafood, located at 1346 2nd Street in Baywood Park at noon. Join us at this month’s luncheon meeting for our Member Spotlight and get to know some of our newest members. Lois Taylor of Xyngular; Kelley O’Neill of American General Media and Elizabeth Aloe, Sales Specialist at Solar City. SBWN is a non-profit organization open to all women on all job levels and in every occupation that wishes to share ideas, build friendships, and exchange support needed for personal and professional growth. The meeting fee, which includes informative speakers, beautiful venue, networking and lunch, is $16 for members and $20 for guests. For required guests reservations and member cancellations please visit our website at www.sbwn.org or email us at [email protected] no later than 12 noon the Friday prior to the meeting. Bring a friend to lunch!

ANIMAL TRACKS WALKIN THE ELFIN FOREST LOS OSOS, CA – Join Evan Albright, an animal track expert, in learning who is “tracking up” the Elfin Forest on March 21. Visitors will learn how to tell the front feet from the back feet of a raccoon,

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YELLOW BIRDS - Special book discussion for Cuesta’s Book of the Year by Kevin Powers. Thursday, March 5, 6:30 pm. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of Los Osos Library. SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE - This month’s movie is based on the personal wartime experiences of journalist Mark Boal; an Academy Award winning film that tells the story of the Iraq war from the perspective of an elite Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. We will supply the popcorn, courtesy of the Friends of Los Osos Library. Los Osos Library 2075 Palisades. Free. Rated R. Call for movie title. ART THERAPY - The Healing Power of Art for Adults with Ann Kellogg. Ann will demonstrate how art therapy can be a powerful tool to help individuals suffering from conditions such as PTSD. Part of Cuesta’s Book of the Year programming. Thursday evening, March 12, 6:30. Call 528-1862 to sign up (required). This free event is sponsored by the Friends of Los Osos Library. MAKE ‘N’ TAKE - Every month we feature a new art activity or creative craft perfect for school age children 5 and up. This month we will be making paper kites. Wednesday, March 18th 3:00 pm. Free program sponsored by Friends of Los Osos Library. FAMILY FILM - On Saturday, March 21st at 2 pm the Los Osos Library will show a stop-motion animated adventure. Popcorn will be provided. This free family event is sponsored by the Friends of Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades. This film is rated PG. Call for movie title.


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Please submit all articles or press releases for inclusion in the next newsletter to the Chamber Office by the 20th of the month or fax the information to (805) 528-8401 or e-mail: [email protected]

Information provided to you by Chamber Members to help inform and educate.

If the Federal Reserve raises short-term interest rates this year, as many financial professionals predict, what will it mean to you as an investor? For one thing, if rates rise, the value of your existing bonds will likely fall. This won’t matter to you if you plan on holding your bonds until maturity, because as long as the issuers don’t default, you’ll continue receiving regular interest payments - and when

HOW SHOULD YOU RESPOND TO HIGHER INTEREST RATES?your bonds do mature, you can redeem them at full face value. What if you need to sell bonds before they mature? To guard against price volatility, and to gain the opportunity to benefit from higher rates, you may want to own short-, intermediate- and long-term bonds. When the short-term bonds mature, you can use the proceeds to invest in the new, higher-paying bonds. At the same

®Copyright 2015 Edward Jones. Deanna Richards, Edward Jones financial advisor located at 1236-J Los Osos Valley Rd 805/534-1070. Member SIPC

time, you’ll still have longer-term bonds working for you - and typically, these bonds pay higher rates than shorter-term ones. You can’t control the movement of interest rates, but you can take steps to protect your own interests.

NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES: Submission of FYI articles is open to all Chamber members to provide a variety of information to the general membership. We encourage all Chamber members to take this opportunity to share interesting, helpful and concise information with other members. We reserve the right to edit for space.

and how coyote and dog tracks differ. Evan will also demonstrate how to find other signs that a wild resident of the Elfin Forest has passed that way. Attend this walk and develop an awareness of the comings and goings of the Forest’s animal, bird and reptile inhabitants – some- thing we wouldn’t readily see while walking along the boardwalk. Walks in the Elfin Forest begin at times stated above at the north end (1100 block) of 15th Street off Santa Ysabel (16th Street for wheelchairs) in Los Osos. Wear comfortable shoes, long sleeves and pants to avoid poison oak and mosquitoes. Park carefully, avoiding driveways and mailboxes, and leave pets at home. The easy paced walks last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Only heavy rain will cancel a walk. For more information call (805) 528-0392.

Your Chamber membership is like a membership to the gym. You’ve got to use it to do any good.

FREE SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR AND RESOURCE EXPO SAN LUIS, CA – You are invited to attend the San Luis Obispo Free Small Business Seminar and Resource Expo, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Strategies for Success in Today’s Economy, presented by Fiona Ma. CPA California State Board of Equalization, Senator Bill W. Monning, Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian and San Luis Obispo County Community College District. Seminar is being held at Cuesta College, Associated Student Auditorium, Building 54 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Parking fee is $2.00 in Lots 2 and 5 (cash only) For more information or to register visit www.boe.ca.gov/seminars. This is a BOE-sponsored event.

SAN LUIS OBISPO FILM FESTIVAL SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – The 2015 SLO International Film Festival is being held March 10 -15. The 2015 Festival film listing and schedule is now available and the print guide is available at the SLOIFF Headquarters and soon to be found all over SLO County! All tickets for regular screenings will be sold at the venue on a first-come, first serve availability basis for $12 General, $10 Students and SLOIFF Film Society, except for the Filmmakers of Tomorrow Showcase which is $5 for General and Free to students. www.slofilmfest.org/tickets-passes/


MARK YOUR MARCH CALENDAR

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2015 CHAMBER BUSINESS MIXERS, RIBBON CUTTINGS

& SEMINARSWatch for announcements in upcoming

newsletters & weekly eblasts!

3 South Bay Women’s Network – La Palapa - 12 pm

10 Executive Committee – Chamber Office - 4 pm

17 St. Patrick’s Day

17 Board Meeting – Chamber Office - 8 am

20 Newsletter & Flyer Deadline

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INVITATION IN MAIL JANUARY 8th

DAY BY DAY:

Day 1: Board your transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrive Montecatini: Check in and unpack once for a 7 night stay. A welcome dinner is included. Day 3: Montecatini/Florence: Enjoy a full day in Florence. Day 4: Montecatini/Pisa: Today, enjoy a tour of Lucca & Pisa. Your visit of Pisa will also include a sightseeing tour of Pisa’s Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). Day 5: Montecatini/Sienna: Travel Siena for a full day tour. Day 6: Montecatini/Cinque Terre: Spend today at leisure or join the optional full day excursion to Cinque Terre. Day 7: Montecatini/San Gimignano & Chianti Region: Today, enjoy a tour to San Gimignano. Experience the Chianti region this afternoon and taste the superb local wines. Day 8: Montecatini: Spend the day at leisure to explore on your own. Breakfast and dinner are included. Day 9: Montecatini - USA: Transfer to the airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of Italy.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Florence

Pisa & Lucca

Siena

Cinque Terre

(optional)

San Gimignano

Chianti Region

Montecatini

INCLUSIONS:

Round trip airfare

Airline fuel surcharges and taxes and fees

7 Nights First Class Hotel

10 Meals (7B, 3D)

Sightseeing per itinerary

Admissions per itinerary

Professional Tour Manager

Baggage handling

Hotel Transfers

Deposit by April 1, 2015 and Save $100 per person.* $2899 $2799

Departing October 27, 2015 Please join us for informative trip presentation Wed. Jan. 14 at 5:30 pm at the Sea Pines Golf Resort.

For more information please contact the Chamber at (805)528-4884. Space is limited. Sign up early to secure your seat! $599 - Optional 2 Night Rome Post Tour Extension - Includes deluxe motor coach,

2 breakfasts, Rome city tour, and professional tour director.

The Los Osos Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce presents Tuscany/One Hotel Holiday

C I Destinations “The difference is in the details”

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