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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.
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH REST STOP CLOSURES?
After being remodeled, reopened and closed off to vehicles again, everyone is curious about the state of Highway 101’s rest areas. Scott Eades, Caltrans District 5 Director, will join us to provide a full picture on the reason for the closures, construction progress, reopening dates and will even give us a sneak peek into how Highway 1 repair and 46 East widening projects are going.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST COVID
After decades of working behind the scenes to improve quality of life and reduce preventable death, our public health heroes were thrust into the epicenter of the greatest healthcare challenge of the modern era. Now that emergency protocols have lifted, Elizabeth Merson will share what it’s like to return to standard operations, where attention is currently directed and how these incredible leaders are doing.
NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY
The intricacies of local avocado growing, from market fluctuations to ideal growing conditions, are complex. Ahead of National Avocado Day on July 31, Daryn Miller will join us onstage from Villa Pacifica Ranch to share more about what growing avocados looks like in our county.
A NEW FACE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
After spending the last ten years in city planning and community development for the City of Beverly Hills. Timmi Tway is just a month into her new role as the City of San Luis Obispo’s Community Development Director. A SLO native, she will join us to share what she’s excited about in the role, plans for the city and her return to the place she grew up.
TRAVELING THE ULTRA-LIGHT WAY
As the demand for travel grows, technology advancements are making it easier than ever. Matthew Carver, ultra-light backpacking aficionado, will join us to share everything you don’t know about the field of human-powered outdoor travel including tips, products and local resources to help you go further with less.
THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE
When the County of San Luis Obispo selected a new supervisorial district map in the fall of 2020, a bi-partisan group came together to challenge it. In a time when people seem firmly entrenched on their political sides, we have a local example of people coming together and thinking of community first. Linda Seifert, SLO County Citizens for Good Government Director, will join us to share how they did it.
POPS BY THE SEA
The SLO Symphony will celebrate the 40-year anniversary of Pops-by-the-Sea this September. A family-friendly tradition in Avila Beach, the event will Celebrate the Central Coast, and feature songwriter, musician and producer Damon Castillo will join us ahead of performing alongside the SLO Symphony Orchestra.
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