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7:30 AM | Good Morning SLO – July 2022

July 28, 2022 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

| $25 – $35
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Your community newspaper brought to life.

Good Morning SLO is our platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration. A monthly program that brings community leaders, business owners, nonprofit executives and staffers together, and enables us to reconnect, engage and learn from each other.

Our goal is to provide insight into business, community and legislative issues and share the stories of those making a difference. We want audience members to leave with ideas and information about how to better their personal and professional lives.

Good Morning SLO happens on the fourth Thursday of every month except November when it is on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Thank you to this month’s featured sponsor:

A LEGAL SYSTEM FROM THE MIDDLE AGES

Grand Juries, a system that dates back to the Middle Ages, are now only employed by two countries: Liberia and the U.S. They are one of the least understood and most powerful tools in the civil and criminal legal systems, and we’ve asked SLO Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen to talk about how the system is used today.

CENTRAL MEXICO VIA MORRO BAY

Maintaining a line to her roots in central Mexico through delicious food is fundamental to Morro Bay-based food blogger Silvia Martinez, whose warmth and authenticity earned her a role on PBS’s Great American Recipe. Join us to learn from her business leadership as one of the few bilingual bloggers in the U.S.

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WAR

While the human toll of Russia’s war with Ukraine is staggering, the economic impacts will also be significant. Dr. Katya Vasilaky, Cal Poly Economics Professor with Ukrainian roots, will shed light on her role in Economists for Ukraine and impacts of the war on the global economy.

BUILDING WITH OUR VALUES IN MIND

What does it look like when a community prioritizes inclusivity? We’ve invited Anyeley Hallová, founder of equity-centered real estate development company Adre, to share about her experience delivering equity-centered projects and how we can be pro-business, pro-environment and push for social justice all at the same time.

AN UPDATE ON HOMELESSNESS

Every two years, communities across the country conduct counts of individuals experiencing homelessness, and SLO County’s 2022 numbers were just released. We’ve invited Susan Funk, Atascadero Councilmember and Chair of the County Homeless Services Oversight Committee, to talk about the count and how we will utilize the new data.

CARING FOR THOSE THAT CARE FOR US

In the midst of a mental health crisis among firefighter ranks and wildfires of sizes and scales never seen before, we have a responsibility to listen, learn and step up to provide better support to first responders. SLO City Fire Captain John MacDonald will share his perspective and how care is being provided on the Central Coast.

HAKEEM SANUSI OF SILK OCEAN

We’ve invited Hakeem Sanusi, founder and vocalist of Silk Ocean and winner of a New Times Music Award, to serenade us with pieces inspired from modern hip hop, rock and classic funk, seamlessly blending the old and new to facilitate a fresh listening experience.

Thank you to our 2022 Good Morning SLO Annual Sponsors:​

 

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Your community newspaper brought to life.

Good Morning SLO is our platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration. A monthly program that brings community leaders, business owners, nonprofit executives and staffers together, and enables us to reconnect, engage and learn from each other.

Our goal is to provide insight into business, community and legislative issues and share the stories of those making a difference. We want audience members to leave with ideas and information about how to better their personal and professional lives.

Good Morning SLO happens on the fourth Thursday of every month except November when it is on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Thank you to this month’s featured sponsor:

A LEGAL SYSTEM FROM THE MIDDLE AGES

Grand Juries, a system that dates back to the Middle Ages, are now only employed by two countries: Liberia and the U.S. They are one of the least understood and most powerful tools in the civil and criminal legal systems, and we’ve asked SLO Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen to talk about how the system is used today.

CENTRAL MEXICO VIA MORRO BAY

Maintaining a line to her roots in central Mexico through delicious food is fundamental to Morro Bay-based food blogger Silvia Martinez, whose warmth and authenticity earned her a role on PBS’s Great American Recipe. Join us to learn from her business leadership as one of the few bilingual bloggers in the U.S.

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WAR

While the human toll of Russia’s war with Ukraine is staggering, the economic impacts will also be significant. Dr. Katya Vasilaky, Cal Poly Economics Professor with Ukrainian roots, will shed light on her role in Economists for Ukraine and impacts of the war on the global economy.

BUILDING WITH OUR VALUES IN MIND

What does it look like when a community prioritizes inclusivity? We’ve invited Anyeley Hallová, founder of equity-centered real estate development company Adre, to share about her experience delivering equity-centered projects and how we can be pro-business, pro-environment and push for social justice all at the same time.

AN UPDATE ON HOMELESSNESS

Every two years, communities across the country conduct counts of individuals experiencing homelessness, and SLO County’s 2022 numbers were just released. We’ve invited Susan Funk, Atascadero Councilmember and Chair of the County Homeless Services Oversight Committee, to talk about the count and how we will utilize the new data.

CARING FOR THOSE THAT CARE FOR US

In the midst of a mental health crisis among firefighter ranks and wildfires of sizes and scales never seen before, we have a responsibility to listen, learn and step up to provide better support to first responders. SLO City Fire Captain John MacDonald will share his perspective and how care is being provided on the Central Coast.

HAKEEM SANUSI OF SILK OCEAN

We’ve invited Hakeem Sanusi, founder and vocalist of Silk Ocean and winner of a New Times Music Award, to serenade us with pieces inspired from modern hip hop, rock and classic funk, seamlessly blending the old and new to facilitate a fresh listening experience.

Thank you to our 2022 Good Morning SLO Annual Sponsors:​