July 2014 - Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce

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PISMO BEACH, CA
PERMIT NO. 1
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
581 Dolliver St.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE
581 Dolliver Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-4382 Phone
(805) 773-6772 Fax
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
What’s inside:
♦ From the Desk of the CEO
♦ Your Chamber Working For You
♦ City Council Report
♦ Marty’s Community Corner
♦ New Members/Renewing Members
TASTE of PISMO WINNERS
♦ Business of the Month
♦ New Business of the Month
♦ June Events
OPOLO VINEYARDS
FIRESTONE WALKER
Mission Statement:
ZORRO’S
BEST RESTAURANT
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BEST WINERY
BEST BREWERY
To Support and
Promote an
Atmosphere which will
Enhance the Economic
Vitality of our
Businesses and the
Quality of Life within our
Community.
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JUNE EVENTS
1st:
1st:
6th:
7th:
8th:
8th:
18th:
20th:
20th:
25th:
Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, 544-2498
Art in the Park, 704-8128
SLO Concours, 544-2266
Oyster Festival, Avila Beach
Vodka Martini Shakedown, Rosa’s, 773-0551
Pacific Breeze Concert Series, 773-7063
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON, (see insert)
29th Annual Classic Car Show, 909-363-4682
3rd Annual “The Quest” Golf Tourn, 473-8980
MEMBERSHIP MIXER, (see insert)
VIP TICKETS
FOR
4th of JULY
ONLY
$25
GET YOURS
NOW!
www.pismochamber.co
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Creating a strong local
economy
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Promoting the
community
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Providing networking
opportunities
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Promoting tourism
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Linking members with
business & government
JUNE 2014
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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO
PETER CANDELA
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Every year the Chamber hosts the 4 of July, it is a
special responsibility, the 4th represents the birth of
our nation and sometimes we can’t lose track of the
importance of this day. We must think about the lives
that were lost and the sacrifices that were made to
keep our freedom.
The City of Pismo Beach is a wonderful partner for the 4th of July and we thank them
for their help. We also need our Chamber Members and community’s support as
well. The best way to help is volunteering your time and also to get people to buy
the July 4th VIP ticket. The VIP pass provides special seating on the Pismo Pier to
experience the fireworks up close and personal.
Let’s all work together to make this 4th of July the best celebration possible!
CHAMBER STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Candela
peter@pismochamber.com
Executive Assistant
Rochelle Bento
rochelle@pismochamber.com
Visitor Information Center
Beth Stewart
Aveda Stafford
Tommie O’Donoghue
info@pismochamber.com
Visitor Information Kiosk
Louis Montalbano
April Thomas
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Anita Shower
Chief Ambassador
Miss Etiquette
John Bernard
John Bernard Wealth Management
Peter
Rita Canclini
California Fresh Markets
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MEET A NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
BUSINESS OF
. THE MONTH
BEST WESTERN CASA GRANDE INN
Ray Bunnell, Owner
Sharon Christensen, General Manager
850 OAK PARK BLVD.
ARROYO GRANDE, CA. 93420
805-481-7398
www.bestwesterncasagrande.com
The minute you drive under the portico at Best Western Casa Grande Inn, you are transported to
“Early California”. This Mission Style property has art, furnishings, and the atmosphere of a by-gone era.
Guests checking-in marvel at the grand cathedral lobby. They stroll along garden paths, past a picturesque
bridge to shopping and dining. With 114 rooms, including 29 suites, families and groups enjoy the spacious
rooms, huge resort style pool & spa, waterfall, saunas, and free access to Kennedy Fitness Center. There is a
deluxe continental breakfast, and cookies in the evening. The hotel was built in 1985, and Ray Bunnell
purchased the property in 2000. With 30 friendly staff members (1/2 with over 10 years at the hotel), they are
pet friendly, cater to bus tours, offer mid-week special rates and winter shopping packages at the outlet mall.
The pond next door has a resident beaver, and there’s a wonderful walking trail thru the Oak trees close by.
With meeting rooms available for small groups, consider Best Western Casa Grande as our local spot to get
back to “Early California”.
Narlene Carter
Keller Williams Realty
Jeff Chambers
Tommy Hilfiger
Sean Dasmann
AMS Entertainment
Kathy Fissori
Keller Williams Realty
Mary Giambalvo
Asociate Member
Pat Holladay
Grand Awards
Kalie Howard
Martin Resorts
Moyses Muguira
Edward Jones
Erik Mund
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Robin O’Hara
Keller Williams Realty
Lori Sterling
Grandview Property Management
Peter Ward
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
*Ask us how you can have
your business here*
MEET A NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
Beach Cycle Rentals/
Pierside Surf Company
Patrick Hauptman
519 Cypress Street
Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449
805-773-9400
www.piersidesurf.com
Beach Cycle Rentals and Surf Co. has been locally owned for over 20 years, and under new management
since March, 2014, with Patrick Hauptman at the helm. They have beach and street fun. Offering sales and
rentals of all kinds from Surrey's, Beach Cruisers, Street Paddle Long Boards, Body Boards, Wetsuits, Banana
Bikes, Quad Bikes, Fat Tire Beach Bikes, Handicap Electric Trikes, Wagons, Strollers, to Surfboards. Whether
you're a beginner, novice or an expert, they have the gear you need to take on land and sea. Check out their surf
classes, and learn from some of the best pros out there.
Never far from the street or water, they made their passion their business. Beach Cycle Rentals Company
provides quality products and designs that you'll love to show off and wear. They have Portuguese clothing
and flags, custom made in house. Call them for fax or phone orders. Check out the complete “Azhiaziam”
clothing line and Beach Cycle’s quality sun products (glasses, sunscreen, hats, shirts, etc.) They also offer cold
refreshments and snacks. Sales and service, surfboard, wet suit, and bike repairs, they have been bringing fun
everyday over the years. Catering to locals and visitors alike, come check them out.
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CHAMBER OFFICERS
YOUR CHAMBER WORKING FOR YOU
President
Mike Spangler
Associate Member
Vice President
Marc Lebed
Law/Disputed Solution
Medicine, DPCS
Treasurer
Rick Turton
Pacific Leisure Marketing
Secretary
Paul Jones
Associate Member
Past President
Roger Wightman
Sand Castle Inn
EVERY VISITOR TO THE VIC AND VIK IS YOUR
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER
VISITOR CENTER
KIOSK on the PIER
Walk-Ins:
992
Phone Calls:
554
Out of Country
155
Emails:
151
Printed Brochures:
1445
Web Visitors:
4832
Page Visitors
28,690
Mobile Device Visitors: 1418
Walk-Ins:
Out of Country :
CEO
Peter Candela
YTD Web Visits: 14,785
YTD Page Visits: 94,815
CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS
REFERRALS
Lodging:
Dining:
Recreation:
Retail:
Real Estate:
Events:
Wine:
Camping:
VIC
177
375
752
427
50
391
180
150
605
45
Kiosk
18
97
266
96
2
146
8
32
TOTAL CONTACTS: 2151
TOTAL REFERRALS: 3167
Greg Baker
Ameriprise Financial
Andrea Bradford
Morovino
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Terence Concannon
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa
Dr. Robert Higginbotham
Pacific Eye
PISMO FISH & CHIPS
BEACH CYCLE RENTALS
J.G King
King Ventures
Joseph M. Scott
Social Media Solutions, Strategic
John Sorgenfrei
TJA Advertising
Gary Stone
Mackey & Mackey Insurance
Anthony Wells
Beach Walk Resort, LLC
OAK PARK
BARBER SHOP
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RENEWING MEMBERS—ANNIVERSARY
Arnie’s ATV Rentals—15 Years
Gail Arnold
Hamner-Jewell & Associates
David Jewell—4 Years
Pismo Lighthouse Suites—27 Years
Erik Mund
Avila Hot Springs—37 Years
Marcus Hodgson
Holiday RV Park—38 Years
Gene Souza
Avila/Pismo KOA—20 Years
Tom Reynolds
Ray & Roxie Holm—25 Years
Huckleberry’s Restaurant—6 Years
Central Coast Kayaks/Pacific Outfitters Mark Courtney
Paul Schiro—15 Years
Paul E. Jones—18 Years
Coast National Bank—17 Years
Don Parker
Just Cruzin’ Productions, LLC
Les Davidson—9 Years
Community Health Centers of Cen. Cst
Steve Smith—10 Years
KCOY CBS/KKFX Fox-14 Years
Cowles California Media Co
Costco Wholesale—SLO
Wendy Umsteadt—14 Years
Peter Keith—16 Years
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, May 6, 2014
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Presentations: Bike Month, National Tourism, National Police Week, Letter Carrier Food Day, Bike Share, SLO Cog 101 Study
Pismo Pedicabs—1 Year
Laura Nelson
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Public Comments: Paul Jones, invocations; Peter Candela, Taste of Pismo recap; Richard Foster, invocations
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Consent Calendar approved
Quarterdeck Restaurant, Inc—8 Years
Cynthia Jones
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Item 6.A: Consideration of a proposed climate action plan, negative declaration with initial study. Adopted and authorized the City
manager to submit letters in support of grant applications that will provide funding and resources for implementation & monitoring.
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Item 7.A: Purchase of a sewer line and storm drain inspection camera. Adopted resolution authorizing the purchase of camera
equipment in the amount of $73,440
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City Manages Report: nothing at this time
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City Attorney’s Report: nothing at this time
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City Council Comments: Amgen tour date, time, and place. Mother’s day, Shell Beach drainage, Police memorial, Easter success.
RRM Design Group—14 Years
Leonard Grant
Rainbow Ventures—19 Years
Dennis & Gail Kemble
Rose Garden Inn—4 Years
Daniel Ibarra
San Luis Ambulance Service, Inc
Frank Kelton—22 Years
Cracked Crab—15 Years
Mike & Kathy Lee
Keller Williams Realty-Central Coast
Keenan Carter Group—13 Years
San Luis Symphony—17 Years
Mary Ellen Simkins
Daylily West—16 Years
Phil & Penny Ben
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Inc
Carmen Hickey—26 Years
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel—37 Years
Andrew Jenest
Del’s Famous Pizzeria & Italian Rest.
Bernadette Delmore—30 Years
Morris & Garritano—13 Years
Brendan Morris
SeaVenture Resort—31 Years
Mark Eads
Doc Bernstein’s Ice Cream Lab
Greg Steinberger—9 Years
Next Day Signs-18 Years
Donna J Cross
SeaVenture Restaurant—31 Years
Simon Kovesdi
Dolphin Cove Motel—16 Years
Torri Stewart
Ocean Palms Motel—37 Years
Ramesh Patel
Taco Bell Pismo Beach—14 Years
Engen Enterprises, Inc
Esteem Surf Co—11 Years
Robbie Domingues
One Spirit Ministries—10 Years
Wayne & Jacque Edmiston
Talley Vineyards-26 Years
Brian Talley
F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House
Nick Zachry—37 Years
Pacific Eye—7 Years
Erica Stewart
Treasures Vacation Rentals—8 Years
Marian Salsbury
Fidelity National Title—18 Years
Valerie Rocha
Pilloud Chiropractic—11 Years
Joseph D. Pilloud, DC
Ultrex Business Solutions—11 Years
Grant Berkefeld
Five Cities Chevron—11 Years
Brian Patrick
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Jay Jamison—37 Years
Valley Yellow Pages—8 Years
Grandview Property Management
Duke Sterling—10 Years
Pismo Dunes Senior Park—38 Years
Louise Payne
Welcome Map & Dining Review
Ray Campos—19 Years
“MARTY’S PISMO BEACH COMMUNITY CORNER”
SERVICES FOR VETERANS OF SOUTH COUNTY,
and "A Surfing Opportunity"
We all appreciate our veterans, and the San Luis Obispo County Veterans Service Office, headquartered in San Luis
Obispo, is reaching into South County to help deal with many veterans' issues. The Veterans Service Office has a
satellite office at the Pismo Beach Vets Hall. A Veterans Office staff person is available on Thursday afternoons by
appointment (required) to assist area veterans. They should call 781-5766 to make the appointment. Veterans Services
periodically has a booth at the Pismo Beach Farmers Market, where they can let veterans know about all of the benefits
and services available to them from the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, veterans can make an appointment for
a Friday visit with a Veterans Office staff person in borrowed space at the Nipomo Library. Again, call 781-5766 to
schedule an appointment.
The Veterans Service Office has partnered with a local non profit, AmpSurf, to hold a Vet Surf every Thursday morning.
This is available for vets who already surf, and also for those who want to learn to surf. Vets who already surf can just
come down to the beach in Pismo Beach on Thursday mornings, from 8:30-10:30 AM, at Addie St. near the Sea Venture
Hotel. Those who want to learn should call the office at 781-5766 by Wednesday of each week, and let the office know
that they want to come out. The number of vets who can be provided with the learning experience is limited to three (3)
each week. Anyone interested can come down to visit the Vet Surf Program or the booth at the Farmers Market. For
more information about the veterans services available in SLO County, visit the website at www.slovets.org
NEW MEMBERS
Rob Rijnen
Barnett Cox & Associates Oak Park Barber Shop
Consilience, Marianello & Tre Anelli Wine
Photography
David Cox
Patty Moreno
Jenni Schierman
2665 Shell Beach Rd,# 3
711 Tank Farm Road
861 Oak Park Blvd.
2923 Grande Ave.
Shell Beach, CA 93449
San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93401 Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449
Los Olivos, Ca. 93441
805-235-2192
805-545-8847
805-481-1956
805-691-1020
impresswithimages.com
barnettcox.com
tfoster920@gamil.com
www.sangerwines.com
rob@impresswithimages.com dcox@barnettcox.com
Terry Foster, Eva Pierson
jenni@sangerwines.com
Photography
Advertising & Marketing
Beauty
Wineries & Wine Tasting