Be Informed This dynamic and informative 90-minute program is specifically geared to San Luis Obispo business people.  We talk about the issues that affect business. Give & Take Meet and mingle with other business people. Express your views with our roving microphone and tabletop topics. Ask the questions that are important to you. For 100 dollars, get on the soapbox and say (almost) anything you want! Breakfast Menu Start your day with a healthy, low-fat breakfast with rotating menus featuring muffins, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, cereal, fruit and hot coffee! Parking Parking is available in the Marsh Street structure on Chorro between Marsh and Pacific or around the park.  PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE SURROUNDING BUSINESS' PARKING LOTS AS SOME OF THEM OPEN BEFORE 9 AM. Program fee for members: Before deadline: $16.00 At the door: $21 members, $25 non-members (one time) We will hold your reserved seat until 7:40.  After 7:40, we cannot guarantee a spot as your seat may be given to a person on our waiting list.

Good Morning San Luis Obispo   Thursday, October 22nd 7:30-9:00am Location: Grace Church, in downtown San Luis Obispo on the corner of Pismo St. & Osos St. To register and pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express click here If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to: 1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401 *Payment must be received by October 20th at 5pm to be registered for this event.   Point-Counterpoint: How alcohol affects downtown business  Some downtown retailers are disgusted by the damage and filth caused by drunk people in the downtown area. Area bar owners say they don’t deserve the bad rap they’re getting.  Kathi Main of Kevin Main Jewelry and Bill Hales, owner/operator of several downtown bars, will give their very different perspectives on this hot issue. Exploring the health of a growing business Local pharmacies are nearly extinct, but San Luis Obispo’s Health Plus Pharmacy is not only doing well in this tough economic climate – it’s growing. Dana Nelson, owner of this last local pharmacy in San Luis Obispo, will tell us how he has not only adapted his business to thrive in the current economic environment, but he’ll divulge his expansion plans. De Vaul tells his side of the story He was convicted of two county code violations and acquitted of two more last month. Now, Sunny Acres owner Dan De Vaul will give us his side of the story, speak about his experiences with the county and tell us what he was trying to accomplish on his ranch.  What happened to the "service" in Customer Service? Everyone hates being treated badly as a customer. So why is it so difficult for our companies to excel at customer service? Long-time retailer Kimberley Blackie of Cuesta College’s Business Education Division will present the five essentials of customer service excellence as well as give updates on upcoming courses as part of Cuesta’s Customer Service Academy.    The aftermath of a brutal attack: will SLO be changed forever?   Wendy Hinsdale was with her 15-year-old daughter as she was brutally attacked last month in broad daylight. The teenager now has to spend about a month with her jaw wired shut, while the man who attacked her simply walked away. Wendy will tell her story and provide the latest updates on the case.   Holiday tradition brought to life Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo will be performing a piece from the 34th annual showing of  “The Nutcracker.” This family holiday tradition can be seen in full on December 12th and 13th. Tickets are available  at 756-ARTS. To register and pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express click here If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to: 1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401 Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com |  Business Directory