LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS IN 2026! This 8 week comprehensive program is built to help you turn your business idea into a thoroughly researched and tested business plan. The course begins with an Overview Session on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. With 10 learning sessions and 4 mentoring sessions interspersed throughout, you will have access to content, templates, and tools to help you progress through the entrepreneurial...

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital will once again join Marian Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Santa Maria Times, to present the Day of Hope. The day will be filled with activity, including many enthusiastic teams selling newspapers across the Five Cities and several local businesses also supporting the cause.

Visitors can enjoy the scenery on an easy hike to the Piedras Blancas Light Station, where they can learn about the light station's history and local ecology while enjoying the beauty of this Outstanding Natural Area. Hikers can pack a picnic lunch and enjoy wandering the lighthouse grounds between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Docents and staff will be on hand to answer questions, and...

Paving the Road to Success with Caltrans Join them for an enlightening session presented by Richard Myerscough and Traci Adams, District Small Business Liaisons for Districts 5 & 10, respectively. Richard and Traci will offer invaluable insights into the Caltrans Small Business Program, guiding participants through: Utilizing Caltrans resources for certification needs The goals and benefits of certification Cal eProcure, California’s government marketplace How to...