View in a browser   Thursday, February 23rd 7:30 - 9 a.m. Doors open at 7 a.m. for networking and mingling, the program starts at 7:30 a.m.   Location: Grace Church, in downtown San Luis Obispo on the corner of Pismo and Osos streets   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 Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. to be registered for this event. The good kind of slimy   You will probably recognize the logo and know the name, but did you know that Slime was created right here in San Luis Obispo County? Since its creation in 1989, the most widely distributed tire sealant in the world has found its home on the Central Coast and most recently, after a growth spurt, inside the city limits. Find out from Chris Auerbach, the company’s CEO and general manager, how they were able to achieve success and be distributed in over 50,000 retail outlets worldwide.      Changing the world, one step at a time   Akash Salam is not your average high school junior. A native of Bangladesh, Salam came to the U.S. when he was eight but has never forgotten where he came from or what he left behind. He returns home every summer with the dream of making a difference and, step by step, he is. Salam will be with us to share his vision of building a school in his hometown and how he is working to achieve his goal.    Smart phones, Smarter employers   Nearly one-third of Americans have smart phones. The percentage is even higher in the workforce. With the 2012 labor laws now in place employers need to be aware of potential problems when supplying their employees with smart phones. Several issues will be discussed, including reaching employees outside the workday and calling employees while driving, among others. Kathy Eppright, principal with Andre, Morris & Buttery, will help employers know what we should know.      Budget cuts that hit home With a state budget that has to be trimmed by $11.2 billion, all cuts will be hard to bear and every county in California will feel the pain. One proposed closure is the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) at Camp San Luis, where 70 percent of the state’s emergency management personnel and first responders receive training for emergency response, criminal justice and hazardous materials. In addition, it generates over $5 million annually to the local economy. Col. William Hatch, Director of CSTI, will be here to share the current status of the program and what we can do to help.    Bringing movie magic to SLO   What comes after 35 years of the ‘Hollywood’ lifestyle and the fast paced world of movie marketing? For Jeffrey Bacon it is a new town, new venture and the chance to experience the ‘SLO’ lifestyle.  Bacon hasn’t ‘SLO’ed down though. He will be here to share the story behind the launching of Emersion Software and Technologies and how he is tying his background as a leader in entertainment advertising and marketing into new business endeavors and working with Cal Poly and the community.    American Music comes alive at GMSLO   Local favorite, Vocal Arts Ensemble returns to Good Morning SLO to delight the crowd with tunes from their upcoming show. Their spring concert, American Music Old and New, will feature a collection of old traditional ballads and folk songs as well as modern contemporary melodies. Feel free to use your big outdoor voices and sing along.    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 Follow the Chamber                     Learn more about the Chamber's social networking sites.  Quick Links: Slo-business.com | Slochamber.org | Visitslo.com | Business Directory	Be Informed This dynamic, informative 90-minute program is specifically geared toward 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, 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 a.m. 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 a.m. After that time, we cannot guarantee a spot as your seat may be given to a person on our waiting list. Click here for Chamber's Event Policy
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