M A Y 2 0 1 5 • V O L U M E 3 9 • I S S U E 5 SOUTH BAY WOMEN’S NETWORK HOSTED THE CHAMBER APRIL MIXER AT LA PALAPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT “The mission of the Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce is to accept a leadership role and participate in activities directed toward creating, maintaining and improving an environment which is conducive to the establishment and successful operation of business enterprises in our community.” 781 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos, CA 93402 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6282 Los Osos, CA 93412 (805) 528-4884 FAX (805) 528-8401 Email: [email protected] www.lobpchamber.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE Chamber board member Gene Heyer and his wife Barbara greet guests. Dawn Rodden and Carole Stockton. SBWN member Debra Angell (r.) with husband Jeff Lewis. Sabrina Bender, Linda Settevendemie and Peggy Zak. Photos by Alyce Thorp and Rosa Metzler Sana Begovic and Lois Taylor look over the Community cookbook. April Mixer .................................cover Board of Directors..............................2 Chamber Business...........................2-4 Chamber Highlights...........................5 Membership News..............................6 FYI.......................................................7 Calendar..............................................8 Flyers...................................... attached SBWN Vice President Maria O’Reilly draws door prize winners with the help of SBWN Past President Gila Zak. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 5 The information contributed to The Business Connection does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce. The editor reserves the right to edit information selected for publication. 2015 Board of Directors OFFICERS PRESIDENT Steve Vinson/805-602-0446 Central Coast Realty Group [email protected] PRESIDENT-ELECT Garilee Cave/805-801-4103 California Senior Legislator [email protected] SECRETARY Shar Gregory/805-788-4466 The Mortgage House [email protected] TREASURER Cheri Grimm/805-528-1360 Cheri Grimm Bookkeeping Services [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT Jim Stanfill /805-528-1557 [email protected] DIRECTORS Autumn Clark/559-908 1645 Rabobank [email protected] Mike Elliott/559-908 1645 Los Osos Valley Memorial Park [email protected] Christina Grimm/805-528-4338 Knight & Day Publishing [email protected] Gene Heyer/805-528-3661 [email protected] Rotary Club of Los Osos Wendy Hill/805-528-3661 Chase Bank [email protected] Brian Hamilton/805-528-5252 Sea Pines Golf Resort [email protected] Simon Van Beurden/805-528-1133 Bay Osos Brokers [email protected] Jonniepat Mobley/ 805-528-1862 Friends of the LO Library [email protected] CHAMBER OFFICE Dawn Rodden Executive Director 805-528-4884 [email protected] Page 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings and happy spring to all! Do you take advantage of your Chamber benefits? If not, do yourself a favor and take a minute or two and go to our website http:// lobpchamber.org/membership-benefits/ and see all the benefits the Chamber has to offer. We have professionals ready to help build your business! One new offering is a free seminar on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. This three hour course will be taught by local lawyer and CSD director Jon-Erik Storm. Certificates of participation will be given at the completion of the course. Having you and your workforce trained on sexual harassment may reduce your insurance rates. Contact Jon-Erik Storm or the Chamber office for more details. Renewing your membership online? You must first log into the Chamber website and then go to your Dashboard. To get to your Dashboard after logging in, look in the gray bar at the top of the page for the link that says “Dashboard.” From your Dashboard, you can renew your membership via paypal, edit your business profile, post pictures of your business or even post a news item about your business on the website. NEED HELP SETTING UP OR UPDATING YOUR PROFILE/LISTING WITH A LOGO AND PHOTOS? CONTACT CHRISTINA GRIMM AT 528.4338. She will show you how to create a well developed web listing. Don’t know your login information? Email [email protected] to have your login information sent to you. Further questions? Contact the Los Osos/ Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce office at (805) 528-4884 We are beginning to see more and more people at our monthly mixers. April’s mixer sponsored by the South Bay Women’s Network was held at La Palapa Mexican Restaurant in Baywood Park. The restaurant was full of energetic business owners busy networking with others in the community. This month we will host the Business Expo at the South Bay Community Center on May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30. This is a great opportunity to get your business front-andcenter before the community. The Business Expo is open to everyone! We at the Chamber want to be advocates for the business community. That is why we closely monitor the activities of the CSD, LOCAC, Visit Los Osos Tourist Board Continued on page 3 VISITORS CENTER STATS 2014/15 STATS Month Visitors Phone Relocation New Member Calls Requests Packets Mar. 116 57 Feb. 9349 Jan. 95 74 Dec.5166 Nov. 92 77 Oct. 95 85 Sept. 70 83 August 90 73 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 - 2 4 1 0 2 8 3 5 OFFICE & VISITORS CENTER HOURS Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday Closed Located at 781 Los Osos Valley Rd. (805) 528- 4884 Stop by and see us! (Member business cards, brochures, menus & marketing materials welcome!) We’re working to make Los Osos a better place to live, work and do business! The Business Connection • May 2015 MIXER DATES Mixers are 5:30 - 7:00 pm Mixers are held on the SECOND Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. May - Business Expo June - Golden State Water July- Optometric Care Associates Aug - LO Chamber Open House Sept - Spooners Ranch House Oct - Rabobank Nov - Morro Shores Mobile Home Park Dec - open To schedule a December or 2016 Chamber Mixer please call the Chamber Office (805) 528-4884 or Mixer chairperson, Gari Cave. Flyer insert fee waived for mixer inserts for Chamber Mixer hosts. Just have your flyer master to the Chamber Office by the 20th for scanning OR email an electronic file to [email protected]. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING Continued from page 2 • Ad space in The Business Connection is limited to Chamber members only. • Sizes available per month are: Business card size (3.5” x 2”) $25 1/4 page (3.5” x 4”) $50 1/2 page (7” x 4”) $75 • Year contacts are available for: Business card size $180 1/4 page $480 1/2 page $780 An insertion order must be submitted for each ad requested. Insertion orders are included in this issue or can be fill out at the Chamber office. Print ready ads accepted via electronic file. Send artwork in either of the following formats: pdf, jpeg (high res.), or tiff (300 dpi) to [email protected] or [email protected] and SLO County. One hot topic right now is the unveiling of the Los Osos Community Plan. Three meetings have been completed with two more to go. Go to LOCAC’s website for more details. Well that’s all for now, we hope to see you at the South Bay Community Center on May 15 for the Business Expo, please grab me or any of the board of directors and say hello! – Steve Vinson Healthy communities are those with involved citizens. Belonging to a chamber is a way to get involved! COMMUNITY COOKBOOK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE $10/PICK UP or $16/SHIPPED GREAT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT The spiral-bound cookbook includes 150 recipes from more than 65 community members and provides a glimpse into our local kitchens. Cookbooks can be purchased at the LO/BP Chamber Office & Visitor’s Center or at http://lobpchamber.org/cookbook/ All proceeds benefit the Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce. A great gift for Mother’s Day, a college graduate or a welcome gift for a new neighbor. YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD HERE CALL CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFO 528-4884 [email protected] The Business Connection • May 2015 Page 3 NEW MEMBER PROFILES Hypnotherapist’s Union Local 472. Resident of the Los Osos community since 2000, My daughter is an artist and my son is a professional musician. My husband Steve is a Master Technician at Alfano Motors in SLO. I enjoy hiking, camping and live music and enjoy all that this amazing county has to offer. What do you hope to gain from your membership in the Chamber? By joining the Chamber I hope to build business relationships, let the community know who I am and what I Quantum Waves do, and offer my skills and experience Hypnotherapy in organizing community events to help & Biofeedback 2280 Sunset Drive, Los Osos CA 93402 the Chamber in various capacities. (805) 704-3599 Coastal Real Estate Contact: Gila M. Zak C.Ht. 1398 Los Osos Valley Road, Ste. D What is your email and website? Los Osos, CA 93402 [email protected] (805) 528-7171 www.quantumwavesbiofeedback.com FAX (805) 528-3704 Contact: Richard Gardner What services do you provide? Hypnotherapy, biofeedback, relaxation What is your email and website? training, meditation coaching, handwriting [email protected] analysis, relationship strategies, peak www.centralcoastrealestate.com performance training, and more What services do you provide? Is this a new business or relocation? No Residential Real Estate Sales and Personal Information? Member of the Servicing. American Hypnosis Association and Is this a new business or relocation? No. YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD HERE CALL CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFO 528-4884 [email protected] Page 4 The Business Connection • May 2015 What do you hope to gain from your membership in the Chamber? To be able to network. Be involved with the community. Name recognition. FLYER INSERTS Bring a hardcopy for scanning by 20th of the month (along with your check) to the Chamber Office OR email a digital file to lobpccmarketing@gmail. com. You will be billed for digital files submitted. If you do not have a flyer, one can be designed for you at an additional fee of $25. • MEMBERS $25 • NON-MEMBERS $75 n EXPERIENCE TUSCANY OCTOBER 27, 2015: The Los Osos/ Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce is offering a fully escorted tour of the awe inspiring region of Tuscany. Tuscany is home to some of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Italy. For more information visit lopbchamber.org or call (805) 528-4884. SEE ATTACHED FLYER 1330 Van Beurden Dr. Suite 101 Los Osos, CA 93402 Office: (805) 528-1133 (800) 540-0229 LEON VAN BEURDEN CELL Broker/Owner HOME FAX (805) 801-1133 (805) 528-1207 (805) 528-5620 E-Mail [email protected] Website bayososbrokers.com MORE PHOTOS OF CHAMBER APRIL MIXER AT LA PALAPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT SBWN members Linda Settevendemie, Leslie Kasanoff and Sandra Brazil with flowers donated by Marshall Gardens. Mixer guests included Chamber volunteer Dick Kane along with Jeff Lewis and Volkmar Metzler. Mixer guests enjoyed chips and salsa along with other tasty hor d’oeuvres. Gila Zak, Quantum Waves and Sana Begovic, ecclectiQ. Maggie McKay, Maggie’s Meticulous Mat & Frame Shop. Maria O’Reilly, Keller Williams Realty and Sandra Brazil, Pampered Chef. Volkmar Metzler and Jerry Cave enjoyed La Palapa’s outdoor patio. Photos by Alyce Thorp and Rosa Metzler YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD HERE CALL CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFO 528-4884 [email protected] The Business Connection • May 2015 Page 5 JOIN LO FITNESS WITH A FRIEND ideas, build friendships, and exchange Disney could not read music or play an LOS OSOS, CA – Have a friend you support needed for personal and instrument, yet he told major musicians professional growth. The meeting fee, which includes informative speakers, beautiful venue, networking and lunch, is $16 for members and $18 for guests. For required guests reservations and member cancellations please visit our MARY CRAVETS, BUSINESS website at www.sbwn.org or email us COACH FEATURED SPEAKER at [email protected] no later than 12 noon LOS OSOS, CA – On Tuesday, May the Friday prior to the meeting. Bring a 5, 2015, South Bay Women’s Network friend to lunch! (SBWN) will meet at La Palapa Mexican Cuisine & Seafood, located at 1346 2nd MAY EVENTS AT Street in Baywood Park at noon. Join us LOS OSOS LIBRARY at this month’s luncheon meeting for our LOS OSOS, CA – DERBY DAY featured speaker, Mary Cravets, Business A Los Osos Library tradition. Saturday, Coach who’s topic will be: “What to May 2 at 3:15 pm Join us for the most do When Everything Seems Urgent - A exciting 2 minutes in sports. Dress up in Simple Plan to Get it All Done”. your finest hat, enjoy a faux mint julep, If you could banish the day-to-day and cheer on your favorite horse. This chaos of your business by boiling down free event is sponsored by Friends of Los your to-do list to a few key activities, Osos Library. what could you accomplish? Would you AUTHOR TALK - Wednesday, take some time off? Write a book? Open May 6 at 6:00 pm. Part of Asian-Pacific a new office? Participants will learn: American Heritage month. Naomi • Simple ways to stay on track, and to create success every day – on your own Shibata, author of Bend with the Wind, will discuss her family’s history on the terms Central Coast. The Friends of Los Osos • How to banish that nasty, nagging little voice that says you should be Library sponsor this free event. READ TOGETHER - Thursday, doing more • Techniques to help ENJOY the May 7 at 6:30 pm. All voices welcome freedom and flexibility of owning a to this reading of Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker.” You will surely enjoy business! • A simple system to lower stress levels, this rousing farce read by community increase clarity and focus, and get members. Free event at Los Osos Library. Sponsored by Friends of Los Osos predictable, measureable results. SBWN is a non-profit organization Library. open to all women on all job levels and MR. DISNEY AND THE OPERA in every occupation that wishes to share - Friday, May 8 at 6:30 pm. Walt want to work out with? Join together in May and there’s NO START UP FEE for either of you! How great is that? A workout buddy to keep you on course and no start up fee! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES Page 6 The Business Connection • May 2015 how to change their music to fit the needs of his cartoons. Musicians Stanley Stern and Marti Lindholm will show how the compositions were changed, and why it worked so well. We will then see this process in action with a screening of a movie about the creation of a classic Disney film. (PG-13). Free, sponsored by Friends of Los Osos Library. BAY STORIES - Thursday evening May 14th at 6:30. Share the love for the Morro Bay Estuary and come to the “Bay Stories” viewing party. You’ll hear great stories from locals with unique perspectives on Morro Bay. A Q&A will with director Tom Wilmer will follow the viewing. Free event sponsored by the Friends of Los Osos Library. FAMILY FILM - Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. Come to the Los Osos Library to watch a film adaptation of “The Incredible Journey” the best-selling novel by Sheila Burnford. The story is about a team of animals trekking across the wilderness searching for their way back home. Rated G. Free popcorn courtesy of Friends of Los Osos Library. MAKE ‘N’ TAKE - Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00 pm. May Flowers is the theme for the creative craft at Los Osos Library’s third Wednesday of the month art activity. Perfect for school-age children 5 and up. Free program sponsored by Friends of Los Osos Library. AUTHOR TALK - Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00pm. Part of Asian-Pacific American Heritage month. Nieves Continued on page 7 the Forest’s hardy native plants are used to doing without water. On Saturday, May 16, Dirk Walters will take us on a delightful tour of every blooming plant that is visible from the boardwalk in the Elfin Forest. There will be bright yellows of Rush-roses, Deerweed, Golden Yarrow and of course California Poppies. White Popcorn flowers, Pearly everlasting and Yarrow plants are in abundance too, as well as pink Cobwebby Thistles and blue Wild Hyacinths. The Silver Dune Lupines at Bush Lupine Point should be covered with pale blue blossoms, and alive with honeybees and Moro Blue butterflies. Treat yourself to a springtime experience WILD FLOWER WALK in Nature’s own garden. IN THE ELFIN FOREST Walks in the Elfin Forest begin at times LOS OSOS, CA – Whether or not stated above at the north end (1100 block) there have been April showers, the Elfin of 15th Street off Santa Ysabel (16th Forest always has May flowers because Street for wheelchairs) in Los Osos. Wear Continued from page 6 Villamin, author of “Bittermelons and Mimosas” will discuss her work and Philippine lives in California. TAIKO DRUMMING - aturday, May 30 at 3:00 pm. Part of Asian-Pacific American Heritage month. Ichimi Daiko of San Luis Obispo will demonstrate an exhilarating taiko drumming performance. Sponsored by Friends of Los Osos Library. Los Osos Library is located at 2075 Palisades. For more information call 5281862. comfortable shoes, long sleeves and pants to avoid poison oak and mosquitoes. Park carefully, avoiding driveways and mailboxes, and leave pets at home. The easy paced walks last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Only heavy rain will cancel a walk. For more information call (805) 528-0392. sexual harassment training may 5, 2015 • 9am to 12pm Sea Pines Golf Resort • 1945 Solano Street Led by local attorney Jon-Erik Storm. Register at info@lobpchambe r.org or by calling 528-4884 Information provided to you by Chamber Members to help inform and educate. NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES: Submission of FYI articles is open to all Chamber members to provide a variety of information to the general membership. We encourage all Chamber members to take this opportunity to share interesting, helpful and concise information with other members. We reserve the right to edit for space. HELP MOM WITH HER RETIREMENT INCOME STRATEGY Mother’s Day is almost here. So naturally, you’ll want to bring Mom some flowers or another gift. But if she’s planning to retire soon, you may want to think about a longer-term way to improve her life - namely, by initiating a conversation about her retirement income strategy. Here are a few suggestions: First, if she is still working, urge her to contribute as much as she can afford to her IRA and her employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k). Also, encourage Mom to meet with a financial professional to determine an appropriate rate of withdrawal from her investments. You don’t want her worrying about outliving her income. You might also ask your mother if she has created the appropriate legal documents. For example, by establishing a durable power of attorney, she can name someone to make financial and health care decisions on her behalf if she becomes incapacitated. You want your mother to enjoy a long, happy and active retirement. So, talk to her about the moves she can make to help turn that aspiration into reality. ®Copyright 2015 Edward Jones. Deanna Richards, Edward Jones financial advisor located at 1236-J Los Osos Valley Rd 805/534-1070. Member SIPC Your Chamber membership is like a membership to the gym. You’ve got to use it to do any good. The Business Connection • May 2015 Page 7 MARK YOUR MAY CALENDAR 5 SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING SEMINAR – Sea Pines - 9 am 5 South Bay Women’s Network – La Palapa - 12 pm 12Executive Committee – Chamber Office - 4 pm 15BUSINESS EXPO – SBBC - 5:30 -7 :30 pm 17CELEBRATE LOS OSOS CONCERT – See Flyer 19Board Meeting – Chamber Office - 8 am See Attached Flyer 20 Newsletter & Flyer Deadline LOS OSOS CENTER BEST CORNER IN TOWN! • Prime Retail/Office/Commercial Space • Completely Air Conditioned and Heated • High Traffic Count • Ample Parking • Call for Available Space and Price 1230-1236 Los Osos Valley Rd. at Fairchild Jim Smith 543-1500 • Cell 459-7502 • www.los-osos-center.com YOUR HALF PAGE AD HERE CALL CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFO 528-4884 [email protected] We’re working to make Los Osos a better place to live, work and do business! Page 8 The Business Connection • May 2015 Friday, May 15th • 5:30 -7:30 pm South Bay Community Center 2180 Palisades Ave. L.O. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE ADMISSION LOCAL BUSINESSES & RESTAURANTS COMMUNITY GROUPS Raffle • DoorIN Prizes • Party Games 8th • INVITATION MAIL JANUARY Food • Beer & Wine • 50/50 Drawing Come join the party! C I Destinations “The difference is in the details” The Los Osos Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce presents Tuscany/One Hotel Holiday DAY BY DAY: HIGHLIGHTS: Day 1: Board your transatlantic flight. Florence Round trip airfare Day 2: Arrive Montecatini: Check in and unpack once for a 7 night stay. A welcome dinner is included. Pisa & Lucca Airline fuel surcharges and taxes and fees INCLUSIONS: Day 3: Montecatini/Florence: Enjoy a full day in Florence. Siena Cinque Terre 7 Nights First Class Hotel Day 4: Montecatini/Pisa: Today, enjoy a tour of Lucca & Pisa. Your visit of Pisa will also include a sightseeing tour of Pisa’s Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). (optional) San Gimignano 10 Meals (7B, 3D) Chianti Region Sightseeing per itinerary Montecatini Admissions per itinerary Professional Tour Manager Baggage handling Hotel Transfers Day 5: Montecatini/Sienna: Travel Siena for a full day tour. Day 6: Montecatini/Cinque Terre: Spend today at leisure or join the optional full day excursion to Cinque Terre. Day 7: Montecatini/San Gimignano & Chianti Region: Today, enjoy a tour to San Gimignano. Experience the Chianti region this afternoon and taste the superb local wines. Day 8: Montecatini: Spend the day at leisure to explore on your own. Breakfast and dinner are included. Depos it by A pril 1 2015 , and S ave $1 00 per p erson .* $2899 $2799 Day 9: Montecatini - USA: Transfer to the airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of Italy. Departing October 27, 2015 Please join us for informative trip presentation Wed. Jan. 14 at 5:30 pm at the Sea Pines Golf Resort. For more information please contact the Chamber at (805)528-4884. 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