Chamber News

Aug 26, 2015 – SLO ag-tech execs speak at the White House

A pair of executives from San Luis Obispo-based Hortau Corp. recently spoke at the White House about the importance of innovation and investment in the agriculture industry. Hortau CEO Jocelyn…

Aug 21, 2015 – Transportation funding shortage

Elected officials and the San Luis Obispo County residents they represent are beginning to grapple with the news that cities throughout California can expect zero dollars for street and road…

Aug 21, 2015 – Addressing transportation infrastructure statewide

A statewide coalition called Fix Our Roads is proposing a plan to increase transportation infrastructure funding through a 12 cent gas tax, a 22 cent diesel tax, a $35 vehicle registration fee increase and…

Aug 21, 2015 – Creative visions for downtown

SLO City Council is moving forward to refresh its 23-year-old Downtown Concept Plan with a new creative vision team. Original authors Chuck Crotser, Andrew Merriam, Pierre Rademaker and Ken Schwartz…

Aug 13, 2015 – Gray & Troy to join Morris & Garritano

Against a backdrop of new healthcare legislation and reporting requirements in the insurance industry, 130-year-old Morris & Garritano Insurance and Gray & Troy Insurance Services are joining forces. The two…

Aug 13, 2015 – Quesadilla wrapped hamburger, nuff said

The restaurateur behind Ciopinot is working on another eatery project set to open next spring. Leonard and Wendy Cohen are finalizing building plans and working on a menu for a…