You've discovered the most comprehensive website dedicated to San Luis Obispo, one of America's finest small cities. Here, you'll find extensive information about our community, including a directory of the county's businesses, a detailed Visitors Guide and relocation information. You can also learn about the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, nationally known as one of the country's most dynamic chambers. Chamber Unveils First Strategic Plan For the first time in its 107-year history the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce has created a five-year strategic plan.   Helping Businesses Thrive The Chamber works every day with businesses, the community and local government to create a strong local economy. OpenforBusinessinSLO.com   Promoting the Community The Chamber has an entire website dedicated to San Luis Obispo. VisitSLO.com is the most comprehensive tourism website that focuses on San Luis Obispo County. VisitSLO.com... Representing Business with Government The Chamber employs the only full-time business lobbyist in the city, someone whose sole job is to represent the interest of Chamber members and the San Luis Obispo business community at the local, state and federal levels of government. Read more... Taking Political Action The Chamber takes political action when it counts on issues that matter the most. It works to proactively protect and enhance the area's unique quality of life. Read more... Chamber Member News Verdin launches community advocacy program Verdin, a Central Coast marketing firm, has launched a new program that allows employees to dedicate paid work hours to causes near and dear to their hearts.  The new Verdin Community Advocacy by Responsive Employees Program, Verdin CAREs, was launched this year to give employees the opportunity to donate the marketing firm’s services to a [...]...   Rosetta to host open house in new West Coast campus Rosetta, a leading customer engagement agency, invites San Luis Obispo County residents to tour its new West Coast campus, during its first ever “Agency Day” on Friday, May 31, 2013. The LEED-certified two-story building houses 150 current team members, with capacity to expand to more than 300 employees in the next three years. Agency Day [...]...   Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member to play on the Central Coast Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Chris Hillman and his Desert Rose Band – Acoustic featuring John Jorgenson on guitar and mandolin, Herb Pedersen on guitar, and Bill Bryson on bass will be making their long anticipated first appearance on California’s Central Coast. The group is back together for a rare reunion concert Sunday, [...]...   Council candidates field questions at Chamber Meet the Candidate forum Mail-in ballots for the open San Luis Obispo City Council seat have been sent out to voters. Earlier this month the SLO Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum to help its members further understand where they stand on important issues. The race initially garnered a lot of attention after opening in late February with seven [...]...   Jack’s Helping Hand founder honored for public service Jack’s Helping Hand founder Bridget Ready recently received the prestigious Public Service Award from the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Chi State Personal Growth and Services Committee. The committee presents this award annually to a single California resident who demonstrates outstanding public service. Bridget accepted the award at the Chi State Convention banquet in the [...]...   ...MORE LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS Chamber Links Capital Campaign Expo at the Expo SLO Business Visit San Luis Obispo Leadership SLO SLO Green Business Diversity Travel Blog Upcoming Events May 25- Good Morning SLO June 19- Membership Mixer Event registration Chamber Event Policies   Community Calendar To add your event to our Community Calendar, please email your event information by clicking here Resources Order Labor Law posters Our newest members!      Business category list The latest e-Flyers The latest e-Insider  The latest e-Newsletter Meet the Ambassadors Visitors Guide Economic Vision Document  Advertise/Promotional Opp FAQs         Member's login 5-day forecast Chamber Highlights USA Today and Rand McNally recently partnered up on a program called ‘Best of the Road’ and set out on a nationwide search for the best towns in America.  San Luis Obispo was visited by the group as well as by the Travel Channel as part of the 'friendliest town in America'. Click here to see the Travel Channel's video of their road trip to San Luis Obispo.