Membership Directory 2011-2012

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San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce 7

Our Mission As the voice of business, to promote the economic and community well-being of San Luis Obispo.

Long-Term Objectives

In 2020, San Luis Obispo will:

Be a community that encourages businesses to start and thrive here because of its business-friendly val-ues, strong environmental ethic, di-verse creative-class employee base, and active connection with Cuesta College and Cal Poly education and innovation.

Provide an abundance of meaningful jobs for residents of various skill and educational levels.

Nurture a growing number of primary, head-of-household jobs in future-oriented businesses.

Support a vibrant downtown, with a diverse mix of businesses, includ-ing offices, restaurants, retail and entertainment.

Encourage other successful outlying business districts as well as friendly, walkable residential neighborhoods.

Continue to promote world-class educational, cultural and recreation-al opportunities.

Remain a compact, prosperous and safe city surrounded by viable agri-culture and protected open space, with easy access to our beautiful natural environment.

2011 Board of Directors — For more than a century the Chamber has played a key role in fostering San Luis Obispo’s economic vitality while maintaining its quality of life. Now more than 1,400 members strong, the Chamber is the oldest and largest voluntary organization in the county.

Board of DirectorsJohn Ewan

Michael GuntherErik JustesenAmy Kardel

Russ LevanwaySusan OpavaClint Pearce

Pierre RademakerBruce Ray

Missy Reitner-CameronAnita Robinson

Charlene RosalesJohn SpataforeRick Stollmeyer

Brian TalleyBill Thoma

Hillary TroutTim Williams

Matthew WoodsKristen YetterRon Yukelson

How To Reach Us

1039 Chorro StreetSan Luis Obispo,

California 93401

805-781-2670

E-MAIL:

[email protected]

WEBSITES:

Chamber information:slochamber.org

Visitor information:visitslo.com

Latest business news:slo-business.com

Leadership SLO:leadershipslo.org

Business PeopleWorking Togetherfor a Prosperous, Balanced Community

San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

8 slochamber.org • visitslo.com • slo-business.com

January The Chamber names former San Luis Obispo City Manager John Dunn as Citizen of the Year at 105th Annual Dinner.

February The Chamber websites win second highest honor from Western Association of Chamber Executives.

March The Chamber is one of the leading organizations behind “Make SLO Fast,” the movement that attempted to bring Google fiber to SLO.

April The San Luis Obispo City Council commends the Chamber for its Economic Vision document and endorses the document’s six-point economic strategy.

April The San Luis Obispo City Council adopts a city-wide “no-smoking” ordinance; the Chamber plays a key role on the task force and lobbies for the ban.

May The Chamber hosts its annual “State of the City’s Economy” with a new segment that offers participants key tools in management, marketing and sales, and finances.

May The Chamber takes a group of 20 to Sacramento to lobby key leaders, both elected and administrative, on important issues that effect SLO businesses.

May The Chamber hosts a Sheriff candidate’s forum, the first of three candidates’ forums hosted by the Chamber throughout this election year to help inform members.

July The Chamber receives “Community Spirit Award” from United Way of SLO County for inspiring hope and creating a brighter future in San Luis Obispo County.

August The Chamber announces a fun trip to Ireland for Chamber members scheduled for spring 2011.

September The Chamber takes SLO-Business.com mobile.

September The Chamber, in partnership with the city’s Tourism Business Improvement District, launches a hospitality training program called My San Luis Obispo.

October National Geographic’s THRIVE hits book stores – a proud moment for the Chamber after working with the author for more than a year to explain why SLO is such a “happy town.”

October The Chamber supports inaugural Sunset Magazine’s Savor the

Central Coast.

October Leadership SLO Class XIX graduates; the program gears up for its 20th year beginning in 2011, interviews are conducted and Class XX is selected.

November Measure H is defeated! The Chamber, along with other members of the community, worked hard to defeat Measure H and keep the Prado Road alignment on track for completion.

November The Chamber plays a key role in the inaugural Central Coast Economic Forecast, the successor to the UCSB Economic Forecast.

November The Chamber awards six businesses a 2010 Green Award for their efforts in sustainability leadership. The businesses include: Elemental Herbs, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, San

Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens, Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, Solarponics and Tolosa Winery.

December The City Council adopts a new Historic Preservation plan for the city, for

which the Chamber advocated and had a major influence in drafting.

Chamber 2010 Highlights


SLO Chamber of Commerce Social Network

Facebook: Learn about upcoming events, be the first to hear about breaking business community news, connect with other people in the San Luis Obispo area business community and view photos from previous Chamber events and programs.

Twitter: The Chamber uses twitter to post relevant information about our members as well as urgent Chamber news. Follow the Chamber on Twitter to stay up to date with what is going on in the San Luis Obispo business community. Press releases may be sent to Whitney Diaz, Internet services and publications director.

YouTube: Members can watch the latest videos uploaded by the Chamber on this video-sharing site.

Flickr: View pictures from previous Chamber events and programs.

LinkedIn: Join the Chamber’s members-only group on LinkedIn to post news or start a discussion with a large business audience.

foursquare: Members, volunteers and visitors can check in and share great deals found in our Visitors Center.

digg: Get the latest business news and information direct from the Chamber. These are the stories most business leaders would find interesting.

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Members’ User Guide


David E. GarthPresident/CEO

(805) [email protected]

Ermina KarimVice President, Governmental

Affairs, Economic Development(805) 786-2761

[email protected]

Lindsey MillerDirector of Marketing(805) 786-2763

[email protected]

Kristin MehielDirector of

Member Services(805) 786-2766

[email protected]

Whitney DiazDirector of Internet Services

& Publications(805) 786-2777

[email protected]

Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Ambassadors’ Committee . . . . . . . . .L.Haring

Annual Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.Miller

Billing Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L.Silva

Business Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Chamber Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L.Haring

Citizen of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.Miller

City Issues/Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . .E.Karim

City Map Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Diversity Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Dues Billing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L.Silva

Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . .E.Karim

Economic Development Committee. . E.Karim

Economic Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

e-Insider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D.Garth

Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E.Karim

Event Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L.Silva

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Good Morning SLO Breakfast . . . . . . L.Miller

Issues Evaluation Committee . . . . . . .E.Karim

Leadership San Luis Obispo . . . .S.Sigurdson

Legislative Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E.Karim

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

Membership Directory Advertising . .K.Mehiel

Membership Labels/List. . . . . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Membership Sales/Service . . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Membership Updates/Information . . .L.Silva

Mixer Showcase Trade Show . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L.Haring

My San Luis Obispo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.Miller

New Business Development . . . . . . . D.Garth

New Resident Information . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

News Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

Newsletter/slo-business.com . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D.Garth

Political Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E.Karim

Public Safety Appreciation Lunch . . . L.Miller

Relocation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings . . .L.Haring

Seismic Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E.Karim

SLO County Economic Forecast . . . . .L.Silva

SLO e-Flyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W. Diaz

Sustainability & Resource Committee . .E.Karim

Technology Advocacy Committee . . W.Diaz

Tourism Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.Miller

Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.Allen

Visitors Center Display Advertising. . .K.Mehiel

Visitors Guide Advertising . . . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

Website Banner Advertising . . . . . . .K.Mehiel

www.slochamber.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

www.visitslo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

www.slo-business.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

www.slogreenbusiness.com . . . . . . . . . W.Diaz

Lindsey HaringExecutive Assistant & Sales Associate


Lori SilvaMember Accounts

Manager(805) [email protected]

Grace AllenDirector of Visitor Services


Cyndi SilvaAccounting Manager(805) 786-2762

[email protected]

Sandi SigurdsonDirector of Leadership SLO


Member Needs: Who Should I Contact?

Major Committees & Task Forces


AMBASSADORS COMMITTEEVolunteers committed to keeping the Chamber connected to member needs. ANNUAL DINNER/CITIzEN OF THE YEARPlans the Annual Dinner and installation of new officers. Also responsible for the nomination and presentation of the Citizen of the Year.

DIvERSITY COMMITTEEPromotes and increases member awareness of the business benefits of diversity.

ECONOMIC DEvELOpMENT COMMITTEEWorks to enhance the long-term economic vitality of the city and region; recommends public policy to the Board.

ISSUES EvALUATION COMMITTEEAnalyzes and evaluates near-term legislative issues; assists in developing Chamber policy.

LEADERSHIp SAN LUIS OBISpODevelops community leaders through an annual year-long program. Affiliate 501(c)3 corporation.

LEGISLATIvE COUNCIL A member forum to learn about and discuss “hot topics.”

pUBLIC SAFETY SERvICE COMMITTEEHonors and supports public safety personnel with an annual luncheon.

SEISMIC TASK FORCEHelps members conform to the city’s seismic retrofitting regulations; provides input on those regulations.

SUSTAINABILITY & RESOURCES COMMITTEEHelps members see the benefits of sustainable business practices; recommends public policy to the Board.

TECHNOLOGY ADvOCACY COMMITTEEExplores the opportunities of new technology for small business; builds a collaboration of local technology companies.

TOURISM COUNCILExchanges information within the tourism industry.

Member Benefits User Guide


No matter your level of involvement, the Chamber staff, websites, and publications will be working on your behalf 24/7. You can increase the value of your membership by connecting with the programs that best meet your needs.

Business ContactsMeet other business and government leaders, learn about current issues and strengthen your community by serving on one of the Chamber’s 14 committees. Meet potential customers and suppliers at monthly Chamber Membership Mixers, hosted in various businesses and attended by 300-500 members. Attend Good Morning San Luis Obispo, the Chamber’s monthly business breakfast forum and have access to 300 of the community’s “movers and shakers.”

New Customers/Referrals:The Chamber receives over 100,000 requests for information about our members each year from potential customers, suppliers, clients and lenders. Only Chamber members receive referrals from the Chamber Office and Visitors Center.

Exposure and promotion: Membership gives you exposure in award-winning print publications: Membership Directory, Official City Map and Visitors Guide. These resource publications are used time and time again by new and continuing members, new residents and visitors to the area. Our Visitors Center is one of the busiest in the state of California with more than 100,000 visitors every year. All members are welcome to display marketing materials in the center. For new and expanding businesses we’ll conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber and City officials to help you get needed attention. Participate in the Mixer Showcase, the largest business-to-business trade show on the Central Coast, where members can show off their latest and greatest goods and services to more than 5,000 Central Coast business people.

WebsitesOnly members receive listings on the Chamber’s award-winning and highly trafficked websites, www.slochamber.org and

www.visitslo.com. Cross link from our website to yours and benefit from the hundreds of thousands of users that come to our sites. www.slo-business.com, is our member-driven site highlighting member news, events and featuring

new and renewing members. Tell us about people, events and news in your business and

you’ll get free exposure and recognition on this site.

Inside Information & Latest Business News

The monthly Chamber e-newsletter slo-business.com keeps you connected. Stay informed about vital community issues through Good Morning SLO. Receive the notorious and well-read e-Insider, a weekly look at politics and events affecting San Luis Obispo business. Attend quarterly legislative lunches to gain key insight from local and national political leaders and let them know how their decisions are affecting you.

The Chamber’s wide-ranging programs can help you expand your customer base, grow your business, increase your profits and make your job easier

San LuiS ObiSpOChamber of Commerce

Visitors Guide

Farmers Market | Dining

path of History | Lodging

Shopping | Wine Country

annual Events | Fun With Kids

www.visitslo.com

Economic visionThe Chamber’s Economic Vision puts all of our core values, goals and aspirations for the community in one easy-to-read publication. As a member, your understanding and support of our Vision will help make all of our community goals become reality.

Advocacy & CredibilityThe Chamber employs the only full-time lobbyist in the city, giving you the benefits of someone whose primary job is to represent the interests of the San Luis Obispo business community at the local, state and national level. Your input and access assures that the public policies we advocate for are consistent with your values.

Because the Chamber is the largest and most respected business organization in the county, your association with the Chamber will impress potential customers, business associates and lenders. You’ll be joining a winning team and have added credibility, which is especially important to a new business.

Annual EventsJanuary 21st, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual DinnerFebruary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meetings BeginMarch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Public Service and Safety LunchMay 18th, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixer ShowcaseJune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State of the CityOctober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SLO Leadership GraduationNovember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green Awards & Central Coast Economic Forecast

Monthly Events3rd Wednesday of the Month: Membership Mixer 5:30pm-7:30pm, location varies3rd Wednesday of the Month: Deadline for monthly e-Flyers submission4th Monday of the Month: e-Flyers distributed4th Thursday of the Month: Good Morning San Luis Obispo, 7:30am-9:00am, Grace Church

Marketing OpportunitiesThe Chamber reserves many additional marketing opportunities for members only. Please contact Kristin Mehiel, 805-786-2766, [email protected] for additional information.

Member Benefits User Guide


promotion Timing Cost

Good Morning 8 Weeks Prior $100SLO Soap Box

Good Morning SLO Up until $55flyer distribution day of event

e-Flyers Due 3rd Wednesday $175 of month, distributed 4th Monday (Volume discount available)

Chamber Member 48-hour turnaround $150Mailing Labels/List

Website Advertising On going $38/mo

Membership Ad deadline 11.30.11 $95/moDirectory

Visitors Guide Ad deadline 04.30.11 $160/mo

City Map Ad deadline 10.15.11 $105/mo

Mixer Showcase First come, first serve $395 (booth)

Nurture and attract future-oriented

companies

Partner with Cal Poly and Cuesta College as a bridge

to the future

Use tourism as an economic development

engine

Modernize physical and regulatory infrastructure

Nurture and protect existing businesses

and jobs

Quality of Life in SLO

Relocation Guide


IMpORTANT WEBSITESVisitor Information

visitslo.comBusiness/Residential Information

slochamber.orgLatest Business News

slo-business.comLeadership San Luis Obispo

leadershipslo.orgMunicipal Information

slocity.orgSLO County Government

slocounty.ca.govGreening Your Business

slogreenbusiness.org

BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS See pages 36, 47

CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES See pages 42, 86

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITIES AND URGENT CAREFamily/Industrial Medical Center

47 Santa Rosa St. . . . . . . . . . . 542-9596French Hospital

1911 Johnson Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . 543-5353 Med-Stop

283-B Madonna Rd., Ste. B . . . 549-8880Sierra vista Regional Medical Center

1010 Murray Ave. . . . . . . . . . . .546-7600EMpLOYMENT INFORMATIONCentral Coast Employee Assistance & Counseling Services

793-A E. Foothill Blvd. #115 . . . . .542-0100Express Services, Inc.

5766 Tamarisk Wy. . . . . . . . . . . . .602-6484Merit profiles

926 W. Grand Ave., Ste. G . . . 489-4890San Luis personnel Services

1106 Walnut St., Ste. 200 . . . . . . 544-0129Select Staffing

2011 S. Broadway St., Ste. N . . . 928-9667

State of California Employment Development Department - Workforce Services (E.D.D.)

880 Industrial Way . . . . . . . . . . .903-1400United Staffing Associates

505 Higuera St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544-0009

WorkinSLO.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-7067Your people professionals

910 East Stowell Rd., Ste. 106 . . 928-5725

HELp AND INFORMATION LINESCounty Animal Services

885 Oklahoma Ave. . . . . . . . . . 781-4400Woods Humane Society

875 Oklahoma Ave. . . . . . . . . 543-9030

Highway Conditions . .800-427-7623San Luis Obispo Newcomers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .542-0556San Luis Obispo Chamber of

Commerce visitors Center1039 Chorro Street. . . . . . . . . . . 781-2777

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547-0779

Welcoming Service — City Hostess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-7755

MORTGAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 67

pUBLIC SERvICESCity Hall

990 Palm St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-7100County Government Center

1055 Monterey St.. . . . . . . . . . .781-5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 800-834-4636

California Highway patrol675 California Blvd. . . . . . . . . .593-3300

County public Health Dept2191 Johnson Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . 781-5500

Fire Department2160 Santa Barbara Ave.. . . . 781-7380

City/County Library995 Palm St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-5991

police Department1042 Walnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-7317

post Office893 Marsh St.. . . . . . . . . . 800-275-87771655 Dalidio Dr. . . . . . . . . 800-275-8777

Senior Citizen Center1445 Santa Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-7306

Sheriff1525 Kansas Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . 781-4550

RADIO STATIONS . . . . . . . .See page 75

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS & pROpERTY MANAGERSFor information on commercial leasing, sales, property management and real estate consultants, please call 781-2777 or visit slochamber.org for an online directory.SCHOOLSAdult/Community/vocational Education

1500 Lizzie St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .549-1222Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter Elementary School

1401 San Luis Bay Dr.. . . . . . . . .595-7169Bishop’s peak/Teach School

451 Jaycee Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596-4030Brandman University

1300 E. Cypress St., A1, SMR 928-3443California polytechnic (Cal poly) State University

1 Grand Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756-6000C.L. Smith Elementary

1375 Balboa St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-4094Cuesta College

Highway 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-3100Foothill preschool & Infant Care

317 Foothill Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . 543-6973Hawthorne Elementary

2125 Story St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-4070Laguna Middle School

11050 Los Osos Valley Rd. . . .596-4055The Laureate School

For additional member businesses and organizations, please call 781-2777 or visit www.slochamber.org for an online directory.

All locations are in San Luis Obispo unless noted and all phone numbers are area code 805 unless noted otherwise.

New Neighbor Guide


880 Laureate Ln. . . . . . . . . . . . . 544-2141Laurus College

81 S. Higuera St., #110 . . . . . . . .267-1690Los Ranchos Elementary

5785 Los Ranchos Rd. . . . . . . . 596-4075Mission College prep Catholic High School

682 Palm St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543-2131Modern Music Academy

265 Pacific St., Unit C & D . . . . . 542-9528pacheco Elementary

261 Cuesta Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596-4081pacific Beach High School

11950 Los Osos Valley Rd. . . .596-4023San Luis Coastal Unified School District Offices

1500 Lizzie St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-1200San Luis Obispo Classical Academy

165 Grand Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 548-8700

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

3350 Education Dr. . . . . . . . . . 543-7732San Luis Obispo High School

1499 San Luis Dr. . . . . . . . . . . 596-4040Sinsheimer Elementary

2755 Augusta St. . . . . . . . . . . . 596-4088University of La verne

4119 Broad St., Ste. 200 . . . . .542-9690University of phoenix

416 Spring St., Ste. 103, PR. . . 266-2107University of SLO — School of Law

165 Grand Ave, #15 . . . . . . . . . . 544-6767

TELEvISION STATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See page 87

TOURING COMpANIES AND LIMOUSINES . . . . . . . . See pages 65, 88

UTILITIESCharter Communications

270 Bridge St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544-1962pacific Gas & Electric Company

406 Higuera St.. . . . . . . 800-743-5000San Luis Garbage Company

2925 McMillan Ave, Ste.136. .543-0875

AT&T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-310-2355

The Gas Company1314 Broad St.. . . . . . . . . . 800-427-2200

Water Department (City of SLO)990 Palm St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-7133

Utilities Dept - City of SLO879 Morro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-7215

For a list of online access and Internet service providers, telecommunications companies and other services, please contact the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce at 781-2777 or visit www.slochamber.org for an online directory.

EMERGENCY DIAL 911

ABBREvIATIONS FOR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES:

AB .........................Avila BeachAG ........................Arroyo GrandeAT ..........................AtascaderoBR ..........................BradleyCM .......................CambriaCY .........................CayucosGB ........................Grover BeachGU ........................GuadalupeLO .........................Los OsosMB ........................Morro BayNI ...........................NipomoOC........................OceanoPR ..........................Paso RoblesPB ..........................Pismo BeachSB ..........................Shell BeachSLO ......................San Luis ObispoSM .........................Santa MargaritaSMR .....................Santa MariaSO .........................SolvangSS ...........................San SimeonTE ..........................Templeton

San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

2011 Membership DirectoryRelocation & Buyer’s Guide

© 2011 San Luis ObispoChamber of Commerce Services, Inc.

1039 Chorro StreetSan Luis Obispo, California 93401

(805) 781-2670 (805) 781-2777slochamber.org • visitslo.com

slo-business.com

Kristin Mehiel - Project Coordination & Advertising Sales

Whitney Diaz - Editorial WritingLori Silva - Editorial Coordinator

Design To Print - Design & Art ProductionPoor Richard’s Press - Printing

David Garth - Photography

The San Luis Obispo Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide is published by San Luis Obispo

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This directory is not to be used for solicitation purposes.

SLO Quick Facts


COUNTY pOpULATION & EMpLOYMENT • San Luis Obispo County is the 15th-largest county in the state with 3,316 square miles • The county’s population is approximately 273,231 • The county has grown 20% since 1990

Population by City San Luis Obispo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,948 Paso Robles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,072 Atascadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,560 Arroyo Grande. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,145 Grover Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,276 Morro Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,608 Pismo Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,709

San Luis Obispo County Employment by Industry

Unemployment Rate is 9.9%

SAN LUIS OBISpO CITY STATISTICS • San Luis Obispo is located on the coast 200 miles north of Los Angeles and 235 miles south of San Francisco • San Luis Obispo accounts for 17% of the county’s population total • San Luis Obispo has grown 27.6% since 1980 • The average annual rainfall is 17.47 inches • The average annual temperature is 70.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Average Temperature & Rainfall per Month

SAN LUIS OBISpO CITY STATISTICS (con’t.) • Elevation is 315 feet • Median family income is $68,701 • The median age is 37.3 • Average household size is 2.4 • Average family size is 3.46

• Monthly rent: One-bedroom apartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $981 Two-bedroom apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1081 Three-bedroom apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1466 Four-bedroom house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2369 • The single family home median price is $504,700 • Average one-way commute time in the county is 17 min.

SERvICES (city of San Luis Obispo only)

Public Education 9 elementary schools 1 alternative elementary school 3 mental health-connected elementary schools 2 middle schools 2 senior high schools 1 continuation high school 1 community college 1 state university

Health Care 2 acute care hospitals 4 walk-in “urgent care” facilities 482 physicians/surgeons 33 chiropractors 25 optometrists 68 dentists Cultural 45 Churches 2 Synagogues 1 Jewish Community Ctr. 1 Historic Mission 1 Daily newspaper 2 Weekly newspapers 3 Local TV stations 18 Radio stations 3 Movie theater complexes 1 Drive-in theater 1 Historical Museum 1 Children’s Museum 1 Performing Arts Center 1 Art Center 1 County symphony 5 Theater groups 1 Civic ballet 1 City/County Library 2 Dance companies

Find more information about San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo County atwww.slochamber.org

Government: 22.4%

Tourism: 13.4%

Manufacturing: 5.8%

Transportation/Utilities: Information: 2.2%

Employment by SectorSan Luis Obispo County in 2010

Retail/Wholesale Trade: 14.5%

Health: 11.6%

Prof./Business Services:

8.9%

Agriculture: 4.1%Other Services: 4.2%Finance/Insur./Real Estate: 4.6%Mining/Construction: 5.0%

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SLO Quick Facts


TRANSpORTATION

AIR: SLO County Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-5205 San Luis Jet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782-9722 Regional Air Service US Airways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-428-4322 United Express (operated by Skywest) . . . . . 1-800-241-6522 Charter Service Air San Luis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-1038 Aviation Consultants, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782-9722 Helipro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543-2713 Marc Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782-8111 Pacific Air Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544-2441 PCF Aviation, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-2359

RAIL: Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-872-7245

TAXI: 234 TAXI, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234-TAXI Yellow Cab Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543-1234

BUS: SLO Transit (City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-BUSS RTA (CSCAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-4472 Greyhound Bus Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-231-2222 Ride-On Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-8747 SLO Regional Rideshare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-CARS Runabout (handicapped service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-2544 SCAT (South County Area Transit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-4472

DIAL-A-RIDE: Atascadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-RIDE Morro Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772-5514 South Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-RIDE Paso Robles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-TRIP

SPECIALTY: Fun Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547-2225

PORTS: Port San Luis, Morro Bay Harbor and San Simeon

HIGHWAYS: U.S. Highway 101, State Highways 1, 41, 46, 227

Living the SLO Life


We’ve found that an understanding of the SLO lifestyle helps newcomers acclimate and enjoy their new home and neighbors more quickly. Here’s our guide to living the SLO life.

1. People here smile a lot. It’s normal here to smile and acknowledge people you don’t even know. Whether you’re walking downtown, riding your bike or driving your car, try a friendly smile and watch the magic happen.

2. Take in what the community has to offer: dine well, drink well and play well. Experience all the sights, sounds and tastes of San Luis Obispo.

3. Enjoy the outdoors. San Luis Obispo has magnificent scenery that you can experience by walking, hiking or biking in the public open space areas. When you connect with the land, you’ll start to feel the real San Luis Obispo.

4. Hosting visitors has been a San Luis Obispo tradition ever since the mission days. If you see someone who appears to be lost, give them assistance, show them around and tell them what San Luis Obispo has to offer. You’ll see the same things in a fresh way.

5. Getting around is different in a small community like San Luis Obispo. Expect less traffic but slower cars, more pedestrians and friendly commuters. Try not to get frustrated — take a deep breath, look out at the blue skies and green hills and remember just how nice it is to live here. You might even try walking, biking or taking the bus once in a while yourself.

6. Try to shop and buy locally. San Luis Obispo is a self-reliant community where people and businesses work together to make the city successful. If you need a

product or service, give our local companies a chance for your business first. Since most of the support for community efforts comes from local businesses, you’ll be making your own town better.

7. San Luis Obispo is an active community with a tradition of passionate, respectful involvement and accessible leaders. Take action on local issues that concern you. Listen respectfully to the views of others. Thoughtfully develop your own positions and advocate them. In SLO, individuals like you really can make a

difference.

8. Remember that the community is shared by people from all walks of life. San Luis Obispo hosts retirees, young families and a large student population that makes up one third of the community. Learn to appreciate and work with all the different groups. You’ll find that each contributes to the quality of life here.

9. Grow with the community. Give your ideas to local business leaders and tailor your business to the needs of local residents. The community relies on your active business presence to prosper.

10. Volunteer here. San Luis Obispo County has more than a

thousand active not-for-profits. Find something you’re passionate about to support by giving a little of your time, money and heart. The community will be richer for it, and you will be, too.

11. Change is always difficult, and moving from a larger community to San Luis Obispo can be unsettling. Give yourself time — a year minimum — to adjust to the SLO life. The

community might be different, but we think you’ll find you enjoy life here more.

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