BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://slochamber.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201106T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20201104T205855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T205855Z UID:81207-1604664000-1604665800@slochamber.org SUMMARY:Working Lunch with Michael Latner DESCRIPTION:Grab lunch from your favorite local restaurant (or your kitchen) and join us on Friday from 12 – 12:30 PM on Facebook LIVE for a stimulating conversation with SLO Chamber President/CEO\, Jim Dantona and Cal Poly Political Science Professor\, Michael Latner! \nAbout this week’s guest: Michael Latner is professor of political science at Cal Poly\, faculty scholar at the Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy\, and a senior fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists’ Center for Science and Democracy in Washington\, D.C. He teaches courses on political participation\, campaigns and elections\, and voting rights and representation. His previous work on partisan gerrymandering has been cited by the Supreme Court of the United States\, and his next co-authored book: Gerrymandering the States: Race\, Partisanship and the Rewriting of American Federalism\, is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. URL:https://slochamber.org/event/working-lunch-with-michael-latner/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Working-Lunch-with-Michael-Latner_680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201113T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20201111T215848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T181104Z UID:81368-1605268800-1605270600@slochamber.org SUMMARY:12 PM | Working Lunch with Josh Christensen DESCRIPTION:Grab lunch from your favorite local restaurant (or your kitchen) and join us on Friday from 12 – 12:30 PM on Facebook LIVE for a stimulating conversation with SLO Chamber President/CEO\, Jim Dantona and Sidecar Cocktail Co. owner\, Josh Christensen! \nAbout this week’s guest: San Diego native and Cal Poly graduate\, Josh Christensen has more than 25 years of restaurant and bar management experience. Throughout his career\, Josh has worked in a wide variety of environments ranging from fine-dining steakhouses to dive bars to punk rock venues to trend-setting craft cocktail joints. In 2013 Josh took over and became the owner of Sidecar Cocktail Co. in San Luis Obispo\, a business that he holds near and dear to his heart. More recently\, Josh\, his wife Lauren\, and a couple other local entrepreneurs became partners and co-founders of The Penny\, a boutique venue in downtown SLO. URL:https://slochamber.org/event/12-pm-working-lunch-with-josh-christensen/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Working-Lunch-with-josh-christensen_680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20201028T011648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T231306Z UID:81117-1605625200-1605630600@slochamber.org SUMMARY:3 PM | State of the State 2020 DESCRIPTION:Far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Black Lives Matter movement and historic wildfires; hot legislative issues such as homelessness and energy; and the ever-escalating battle with Washington – the political landscape in California is as complex as ever. \nWith election results hot off the press\, our panelists will provide a behind-the-scenes look at: \n\n\nWhat candidate race and proposition outcomes mean for CA\n\n\nMajor bills to keep an eye on in 2021\n\n\nHow the events of 2020 have affected process and policy in the capitol\n\n\nThe shifting balance of power between the Legislature and the Governor\n\n\n\nCassandra Pye \nCassandra Pye is a political and public affairs strategist with more than 30 years of insight into the state capitol. As Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Lucas Public Affairs\, she brings vast experience including as deputy chief of staff to former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger\, vice president of the California Chamber of Commerce and in leadership roles with corporations and trade associations including CA Retailers Association and CA Grocers Association. She also serves on the executive committee of the nonpartisan California Women Lead\, supporting women in politics. \n\nKaren Skelton \nAs the Founder and President of California based Skelton Strategies\, Skelton brings more than 30 years expertise in a broad range of subjects\, including energy\, economic equality\, new technologies and transportation to her eponymous firm. She has worked with private and public sector clients in complex litigation\, regulatory and policy matters\, and has managed some of the most complex and entrepreneurial projects in the nation for Presidents\, Vice Presidents\, Governors\, CEOs and Foundations. \n\nJohn Myers \nFor more than two decades\, Myers has covered statehouse policy and politics\, helping to explain what is happening in Sacramento to Californians and the nation. Now the Los Angeles Times’ Sacramento bureau chief\, Myers has a diverse background in broadcast\, print and multi-platform news and is often cited as one of the most influential journalists in California politics. \n\nThank you to our lead sponsors:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nand our supporting sponsors: URL:https://slochamber.org/event/3-pm-state-of-the-state-2020/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/State-of-the-State-2020_680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20190702T190542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T185934Z UID:64673-1605720600-1605726000@slochamber.org SUMMARY:5:30 PM | Virtual Membership Mixer - November DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 18th for this month’s Virtual Membership Mixer! Grab a bite to eat and your favorite beverage (from this month’s featured members below) and connect with local business and community leaders. Additionally\, you will hear the latest from the SLO Chamber as well as from this month’s mixer host\, Carmel & Naccasha LLP.\n\n\n\nTimeline:\n\n\n5:30 p.m. | Opening remarks & SLO Chamber updates\n5:40 p.m. | An update from Carmel & Naccasha\n6:00 p.m. | Breakout rooms for networking\n6:55 p.m. | Closing remarks from Chamber CEO\, Jim Dantona \nPlease bring a digital copy of your business card (you can just snap a photo of it) to share in the breakout rooms for enhanced networking. \n\n\n\nFood and Beverage featured members: \nSequoia Sandwich Company\nOpen Mon. through Sun. at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\n893 Higuera St.\n(805) 439-3976\n\nStephen Ross Wine Cellars\n15% off wine purchases through Nov. 18\nCode: SLOCHAMBER\nOpen daily for pickup until 4 p.m.\n178 Suburban Rd.\n(805) 594-1318\n\nCentral Coast Brewing\nOpen daily 12 – 7 p.m. for takeout & delivery\n6 Higuera St.\n(805) 783-2739\n*Please place your order ahead of time to ensure availability URL:https://slochamber.org/event/virtual-membership-mixer-november/ LOCATION:CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Virtual-Mixer-November-2020-_-680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20201106T191945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T202931Z UID:81252-1605803400-1605808800@slochamber.org SUMMARY:A conversation with... Alice Dade & Scott Yoo DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax and join us for a conversion of intrigue and delight as we get to know community leaders and musical superheroes Scott Yoo & Alice Dade. In addition to being world class musicians\, the couple has lent their talents to the renowned PBS series Now Hear This\, the first show about classical music on American prime time TV in 50 years. \nMusic has the ability to bring people together\, revel in shared experiences\, and can help us survive the tremendous tumult of this year. Guided by the legendary Sandi Sigurdson\, our conversation will explore the extraordinary healing power of music and the business that sustains art and culture. \nYou don’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with Scott and Alice as they join us via Zoom from their home in Missouri — and maybe hear a live performance as well. \n\nLOCATION: \nZOOM | You will receive a link with instructions to join upon registration. \nPRICING: \nMembers: $15\nFuture Members: $25 \nAttendees are eligible to receive 20% off all wine & cocktail mixers at the Chamber Visitor Center now through Nov. 19. \n\nSpeaker: Scott Yoo is the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Mexico City Philharmonic and the Music Director of Festival Mozaic. He is also the Host and Executive Producer of the PBS series Now Hear This. He has conducted the London Symphony\, Royal Scottish National Orchestra\, Seoul Philharmonic\, San Francisco Symphony\, and the L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France\, among many other orchestras. Scott attended Harvard University\, where he received a bachelor’s degree. \n\nSpeaker: Flutist Alice Dade has released solo recordings on the Naxos and Evidence labels and makes regular appearances on Now Hear This\, presented by Great Performances on PBS. She has also performed as Guest Principal Flute with the Bergen and Seoul Philharmonics and Norrköping Symphony Orchestra. A Powell Artist and graduate of Juilliard\, Ms. Dade is the Associate Professor of Flute at the University of Missouri. \n\nModerator: Most recently serving as executive director for Leadership SLO\, Sandi Sigurdson has led a distinguished career in nonprofit leadership. She led the SLO Symphony from 1994 to 2009\, worked for the Environmental Center of SLO\, and is past president of the Central Coast Planned Giving Council and of the Association of California Symphony Orchestras. Sandi has been honored as a Cuesta College Woman of Distinction and received the 2019 Congressional Women of the Year award. \n\nThank you to our lead sponsor: \n\nAnd to our supporting sponsors: \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://slochamber.org/event/conversation-with-alice-dade-scott-yoo/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Insight-Studio-Yoo-Family-FB_680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20201117T233052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T233125Z UID:81480-1605873600-1605875400@slochamber.org SUMMARY:12 PM | Working Lunch with Garret Olson DESCRIPTION:Grab lunch from your favorite local restaurant (or your kitchen) and join us on Friday from 12 – 12:30 PM on Facebook LIVE for a stimulating conversation with SLO Chamber President/CEO\, Jim Dantona and SLO Food Bank CEO\, Garret Olson! \nAbout this week’s guest: After 30 years with the Fire Service\, Garret Olson retired in 2018 as SLO City Fire Chief. Soon after Garret joined forces with another former Fire Chief\, Rob Lewin and founded Resolute Associates\, a consulting firm which provides services for community leaders\, organizations and businesses\, specifically surrounding emergency management. When the pandemic began\, Garret and Rob donated their time to assist several local nonprofits\, including the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. In May 2020\, Garret accepted the position of CEO of the SLO Food Bank. Garret is a graduate of Leadership SLO Class 23\, past president of Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and currently serves as board president for RISE SLO. URL:https://slochamber.org/event/12-pm-working-lunch-with-garret-olson/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Working-Lunch-with-garret-olson_680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T163000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20201111T223310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T223310Z UID:81379-1605888000-1605889800@slochamber.org SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting | SLO Yoga Center DESCRIPTION: URL:https://slochamber.org/event/ribbon-cutting-slo-yoga-center/ LOCATION:SLO Yoga Center\, 672 Higuera St.\, #200\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201124T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201124T090000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162105 CREATED:20191119T220917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T004951Z UID:72068-1606203000-1606208400@slochamber.org SUMMARY:7:30 AM | Virtual Good Morning SLO - November DESCRIPTION:View this month’s Digital Good Morning SLO Flyers HERE \n\nGood Morning SLO has gone virtual! Grab breakfast and coffee and join us for this month’s virtual Good Morning SLO. To preserve some community connection in this time of being apart\, you’ll have the chance to interact with speakers by asking your most pressing questions. Zoom invite will be sent upon registration. \nThank you to this month’s featured sponsor: \n \n\nNovember topics include: \nGLITZ\, GLAM & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN\nBurlesque\, drag and avant-garde performance art represent an area of cultural growth on the Central Coast. Moreover\, these forms of expression can build community and create a sense of belonging for those who don’t always see themselves in the mainstream. Eve Riot will update us about this resilient group and how they are managing to still create community during these challenging times. \n\nTHE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF INSURANCE\nCalifornia’s intense fire seasons followed by destructive mudflows have happened right here on the Central Coast. The changing climate is radically altering the places we live\, and now it is having a direct impact on insurance premiums and companies. Morris & Garritano’s Mark Anelli and Marie Bloomstine will opine on what to consider when making major financial investments and provide insight on what the next few years might hold in the home insurance industry. \n\nCELEBRATION\, COMMUNICATION & COVID\nIt’s the most wonderful time of the year\, but also a time that presents opportunities for some uniquely uncomfortable and hard to navigate conversations. Steffanie Medina of Flow LLC will provide tools and tips for navigating the holiday season like a pro and preserving your own peace of mind in the process. \n\nFAMILY RECIPES\nIt’s been nearly five years since the first Mee Heng Low Family Cookbook was released\, an homage to recipes of the Gin family — owners of the iconic Chinatown restaurant until 1988. Andrew Gin will share the process of creating the second iteration and insight on carrying on the Gin family legacy in SLO. \n\nGETTING SCHOOLED\nTransitioning to virtual education has given K-12 administrators the biggest challenge of their careers. SLCUSD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Kimberly McGrath will share insight on actions the district has taken to support students with limited access to technology while also helping teachers navigate through the unknown. \n\nSLO MERRY & BRIGHT\nAs we close out this immensely challenging and unprecedented year\, many of us are looking forward to the joy of the holidays. Downtown SLO will be one place for our community to find some magic\, and Amber Karson of Karson Butler Events will share a sneak peak at how SLO will spark joy for us all this holiday season. \n\nThank you to our 2020 Good Morning SLO Annual Sponsors:​\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://slochamber.org/event/good-morning-slo-november-2020/ LOCATION:CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc03-5926357.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/November-Good-morning-SLO_680.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR