SOUTH COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

C r e a t i n g p a r t n e r s h i p s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t h a t e n s u r e S o u t h C o u n t y b u s i n e s s e s p r o s p e r

December 2019

Volume 59, Issue 12 Reflecting on a Successful 2019

Jocelyn Brennan

President l CEO South County Chambers of Commerce

UPCOMING CHAMBER

EVENTS

Dec 4

Free Event:

Holiday Fest at the

Pismo Beach Premium

Outlets

Dec 6

Breakfast Workshop on

SEO presented by

Systems & Marketing

Solutions, sponsored

by EMPATH

Dec 8

Free Event:

Elegant Christmas in

the Village

4-8 pm in the Village of

Arroyo Grande

Did you miss the recent

harassment prevention

training for supervi-

sors? An online train-

ing opportunity is now

available with a special

discount for Chamber

members. Visit our

website for details.

Since its inception in

1975, Pismo Coast Village

RV Resort has received

many awards and earned

recognition as one of the

best RV resorts in the

nation. Being acknowl-

edged in this way has

more than exceeded the

founding Board of Direc-

tors’ goals and expecta-

tions.

As a result of the in-

creasing popularity of the

resort, the Board of Direc-

tors, management, and

staff are dedicated to

keeping the resort in a

leadership position by

planning and implement-

ing improvements to the

property, its amenities,

and services. They greatly

appreciate the support and

loyalty of all their sharehold-

ers and public guests who

make Pismo Coast Village’s

success possible.

Pismo Coast Village is a

publicly held, for-profit corpo-

ration committed to provid-

ing a top-rated RV resort for

campers using recreational

vehicles. The resort is com-

mitted to providing quality

service for all its guests,

treating its employees fairly,

while adequately addressing

health, environment and

safety concerns, and being

an active member of the

local community.

Pismo Coast Village RV

Resort is an active commu-

nity leader, sponsoring

many local events and or-

ganizations, such as the

annual Clam Festi-

val, Special Children’s

Christmas Party, the Busi-

December SCCC Business of the Month: Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

Park and continue to work with California State Parks OHV division and local and state decision makers on this important issue. We completed our first year of Leadership South County with 23 graduates prepared to lead and serve our community. Class two has been accepted and will begin in January. In addition to the Nipomo Steering Committee and Grover Beach Steering Com-mittee, we added two addi-tional committees: Arroyo Grande Village Steering Committee and the Arroyo Grande Steering Committee. Here are some other excit-ing updates to share: We have welcomed 186 new Chamber members. Construction on the Nipo-mo Cowork space is wrap-ping up and the doors will open later this month.

On behalf of the 2019 South County Chambers of Commerce Board of Direc-tors, volunteers, and staff, it has been a pleasure to serve the business commu-nity in 2019. What has been accom-plished on behalf of the business community? We advocated for the South County tourism econ-omy and the continued use of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Area at the Oceano Dunes State

The monthly membership coffee has been a big suc-cess and this year rotated locations. We are thankful to our hosts throughout the region. Thank you to The Agrarian Hotel in the Village of Arroyo Grande and the Avila Beach Community Cen-ter for hosting our meeting in recent months. We will host a breakfast workshop this month to help business owners and non-profits improve their website SEO. We plan to host more breakfast workshops in 2020 to help your business suc-ceed. We provided several op-portunities for supervisors to receive their harassment prevention training and also an online opportunity at a significant discount. We will be looking for more ways in 2020 to partner with you and help you achieve your goals.

ness Improvement Group,

AARP’s Driver Safety Pro-

gram, Chamber of Com-

merce, and many others.

Pismo Coast Village

offers many amenities

including a swimming

pool, arcade, laundromat,

bike rentals, three play-

grounds, mini golf, a bas-

ketball court, shuffle-

board, ping-pong, and

horseshoe pits. Pismo

Coast Village Grill is locat-

ed inside the RV resort.

Pismo Coast Village is

at 165 South Dolliver St.

in Pismo Beach. For more

information, please call

(805) 773-1811, or visit

them online at

pismocoastvillage.com.

South County Chambers of Commerce Welcome New Members

Eagle Athletic Foundation AGHS

Cedar and Cloth Home

OpenHouse360Tour.com

Elm Street Dog Park Association

Paulding Law

Ada’s Fish House

Empower Consulting Group, LLC

Young Living Essential Oils

Real Property Investments

Elizabeth Long, LMFT MFC

#53572

State of CA Dept of

Rehabilitation

Update from Supervisor Lynn Compton, District 4:

Oceano, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I

hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving

and is getting ready for a great ending to

2019. November was a very busy month for

the County Board of Supervisors. Here is

some of what was approved at the two Board

meetings last month:

• Authorized the advertisement of construc-

tion bids for the construction of new basket-

ball & pickleball courts in Nipomo Community

Park. I am very excited that we are moving on

to the next step with this project!

• Approved renewal contracts with all the

incorporated cities to provide animal care

and control services.

• Approved a tract map for a proposed subdi-

vision resulting in 40 lots at 676 Grande Ave-

nue in the community of Nipomo.

• Submitted a resolution proclaiming Novem-

ber 2019 as "Thank a Veteran Month" in San

Luis Obispo County.

• Approved a budget adjustment of

$500,000 from General Fund contingencies

to fund emergency expenses related to prep-

aration for a Public Safety Power Shutoff

event to be used by the Chief Administrative

Officer.

• Approved a renewal agreement with the Cal

Poly Corporation to support the SLO Hot-

House - Center for Innovation and Entrepre-

neurship in the amount of $200,000 to en-

hance economic development.

• Reviewed the FY 2020-21 Budget Goals

and Policies, Budget Balancing Strategies

and Approaches, and Board Priorities.

• Considered a five-year financial planning

outlook for the County of San Luis Obispo.

Page 3 South County Chambers of Commerce

Simply Clear Marketing &

Media

Dover Enterprises LLC

Dr. Patty Mulligan, Wellness and

Health Coach

California State Parks- Oceano

Dunes District

Math Unity LLC

Forde Properties and

Construction

Stuart Clark

Mullahey Ford

Rob Railsback-

State Farm Agent

Compass

California Fine Wire

Voler Team Apparel

The Great American

Melodrama

Holiday Inn Express

Best Western Plus Big America

EC Loomis Insurance

Associates

San Luis Ambulance Service Inc

Optimist Club of Arroyo Grande

Fortress-Secure Mini-Storage

Five Cities CPAs Inc

Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Fes-

tival

Friends of Five Cities Fire

Authority

Allan Real Estate Investments

Grace Central Coast: Grace5Cities

Campus

EcoLearn LLC dba Vista Lago Ad-

venture Park

Smith's Alarms & Electronic Inc

Quintessa Coffee Roasters

Arroyo Grande News Thank You Renewing Members

At our November 19 Pismo Beach Council

meeting, we approved changes to our housing

element and zoning to allow development of a

low- to moderate-income housing project on

4th Street, south of Five Cities Drive. The City is

working with People’s Self Help Housing to

accommodate about 50 units.

We also adopted a personal services ordi-

nance to place some restrictions on businesses

such as smoke shops, pawn shops, resale

Pismo Beach News

shops, and massage parlors. The purpose is to

avoid concentration of such businesses in any

part of the city.

The Pier Plaza project is well under way with

the old bathroom removed and the parking lot

undergoing major reconstruction. It should be

complete by May.

Ed Waage

Mayor, City of Pismo Beach

Tis the season! I write this a few days be-

fore Thanksgiving with my heart full of grati-

tude. I’m sure yours is as well. It’s a truly magi-

cal time of year with two annual special events

on deck: the Christmas Parade on Dec 1, and

Elegant Christmas on Dec 8.

This year’s Grand Marshall of the parade is

the “Queen of Arroyo Grande” Vivian Krug-

Cotton. She has given so much to Arroyo

Grande over the years: I can’t think of anyone

more deserving of the honor. Her list of volun-

teer efforts is staggering. Come downtown and

watch the best community parade in the coun-

ty, and give a special wave to Viv.

Perhaps the best gift you can give is to shop

local for the holidays. Elegant Christmas on

December 8th is the perfect time to get

gussied-up, stroll the Village and support our

local businesses as they hand out special

treats and beverages. Your purchases will be

wonderful and unique gifts for your loved ones,

and your dollars provide jobs and sales tax

which amplifies every penny you spend. It’s a

beautiful community-based event that makes

the season sparkle.

I sincerely wish you and yours a holiday sea-

son full of joy and love. Thank you for all you do

as Chamber members. Arroyo Grande is grate-

ful.

Best to you as always,

Caren Ray Russom

Mayor, City of Arroyo Grande

Grover Beach News

So, once again, Thanksgiving has come

around and many retail businesses are looking

forward to the busiest time of the year. There

are the holiday gatherings, the food, the

friends, the shopping, the shipping and hopeful-

ly the repeating of this process until exhausted!

The City of Grover Beach has a lot to be

thankful for this year. Optimism and communi-

ty engagement have been our approach this

year and we look forward to maintaining the

momentum into next year. But, before we ring

in the New Year, I hope that you will join us for

some upcoming celebrations.

With the City celebrating its 60th Anniversary,

come join us at the Annual South County Holi-

day Parade & Santa’s Workshop on Saturday,

December 7! The Parade starts at 10:00 am at

16th Street and travels down West Grand Ave-

nue and finishes at Ramona Garden Park

where Santa will be waiting to hear from all the

girls and boys. Also, waiting for you will be

vendors, hot chocolate and five tons of snow to

enjoy. Who wants to build a snowman!?!

We also invite you to join us in celebrating

the 60th Anniversary of the Grover Beach incor-

poration on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Community Center,

1230 Trouville Avenue. Some fun activities will

include a “re-enactment” of the first Grover City

Council Meeting, remembrances, games and of

course food…a big thank you shout-out to the 5

Cities Men’s Club for the barbecue and to Doc

Burnsteins for a 60” Ice Cream Sandwich!

Come join us as we celebrate the holidays!

I’m thankful for the opportunity to share with

you each month and am looking forward to all

the celebrations to come!

Jeff Lee

Mayor, City of Grover Beach

Recent Ribbon Cuttings

WhiteCrest Smart Dentistry

1163 W. Grand Ave. • Grover Beach

whitecrestdental.com

The mission of WhiteCrest Smart Dentistry is to develop long-term

relationships with patients and to ensure distinguished service

through personalized, honest, ethical, and informed care. They help

the community achieve excellent oral healthcare through high-quality,

cost-efficient dental services and procedures. Their office provides

complete solutions: dental implants, root canals, extractions,

cosmetic/restorative dentistry, and emergency dental care.

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Vegezzi Realty • Vegezzirealty.om

Shawn Vegezzi of Vegezzi Realty specializes in resi-

dential property transactions. A full-time Realtor®,

Shawn has been an area resident since 1992 and

recognizes the unique characteristics and benefits

of living and working on the Central Coast.

One Spirit Ministries

Onespiritbeachweddings.com

Wayne and Jacque at One

Spirit Ministries are ordained

ministers and wedding

officiants who are dedicated to

making your wedding

experience or vow renewal

unforgettable.

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Chamber Board of Directors, Staff, & Ambassadors Jim Walker

Pacific Premier Bank

Interim Chairperson

Sean Schuur

Sure Mortgage Solutions

Immediate Past Chairperson

Erika Bylund

Point Sur Advisors

Secretary

Eric Daniels

PG&E

Treasurer

Wendell Cottle, Retired

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery

Nicole Moore

SeaCrest OceanFront Resort

Jeff Chambers

Tommy Hilfiger

Michael Specchierla

San Luis Obispo COE

Tony Goetz

The Casitas of Arroyo Grande

Rudy Stowell

Pure Bliss Spa

Scott Astrosky

Astro Finance and Insurance

Lynne Schlenker

The Great American Melodrama

Jake Barnick

Kautz Chevron

Chamber Staff:

Jocelyn Brennan

President I CEO jocelyn@southcountychambers.com

Ligia Zavala

Office Manager/

South County Regional Center ligia@southcountychambers.com

Audrey Powell

Director of Membership audrey@southcountychambers.com

Holly Leighton

Marketing & Tourism holly@southcountychambers.com

Marty Imes,

Executive Director: South County

Leadership

marty@southcountychambers.com

Michelle Lea, Bookkeeper

Chamber Ambassadors:

Jeff Chambers

Tommy Hilfiger

Chairperson

Linda Vleit

Linda Vleit Insurance Services

Vice Chairperson

Sue MacCagno

Associate member

Lettie Fuller

Mechanics Bank– Grover Beach

Mary Schultz

Family Home Care

Mary Ishikawa

Allstate Suncoast Insurance

Services

Kris Sinay

Clark Center for the

Performing Arts

Rob Railsback

State Farm Insurance

Linda Aiello Madison

AaronPage Associates

Louis Camassa

Empath

Vince Perrine

Eternity Telecommunications

Shannon Bowdey

Keller Williams Realty CC

Shari Barnhart

Mechanics Bank- Arroyo Grande

LuAnne Quigley

Hurdle Hearing & Audiology

Kai Lynch

Guild Mortgage Company

Arlene Gee

Gee Consulting

Renee Poirier

Achievement House Inc

Olivia Domingues

Pampered Chef

Kimberley Victor

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Fashions for a Purpose

Cosimo Allegretta

FoodJets SLO County

Cheryl Wakefield

Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream

Anita Shower

Miss Etiquette/Eco Club 5 Cities

Michael Leon

Burke & Pace Lumber

Carey Oberly

pawTree

Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle Sponsors!

Founding Level Sponsors Diamond Level Sponsors

Platinum Level Sponsors Gold Level Sponsors

South County Chambers of Commerce

800A West Branch Street

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Phone: (805) 489-1488

Fax: (805) 489-2239

Email: office@southcountychambers.com

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