June 2015 - 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 OF COMMERCE
581 Dolliver Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-4382 Phone
(805) 773-6772 Fax
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
What’s inside:
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From the Desk of the CEO
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Your Chamber Working For You
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City Council Report
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Marty’s Community Corner
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New Members/Renewing Members
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Business of the Month
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New Business of the Month
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June Events
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Mission Statement:
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
3rd: Membership Mixer, Inn at the Cove, 773-3511
7th: Art in the Park, Dinosaur Caves Park, 704-8128
7th: Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, Chapman House, 773-0364
14th: Pacific Breeze Concert, Dinosaur Caves Park, 773-7063
19th: Pismo Beach Classic Car Show, Downtown Pismo Beach, 909-890-0082
25th: MEGA Mixer, So. County Regional Center, 489-1488
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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
“Discover Pismo Beach” KVEC-920AM Every Sunday at 12:30 PM
Join Anita Shower for lively conversation on topics relating to our wonderful city.
Photos by: Richard Baccigaluppi
JUNE 2015
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The Source
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO
PETER CANDELA
The Chamber is preparing for the rest of the year’s
activities beginning with 4th of July. This year will
prove to be interesting. Paso Robles and Morro Bay
will not have their own fireworks displays, so Pismo
Beach fireworks may be very well attended. Last year Pismo Beach attracted over
100,000 people. This year, who knows, but you can bet the town and beach will
be crowded. One other thing about the 4th to keep in mind, the perfect place to
CHAMBER STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Candela
peter@pismochamber.com
Executive Assistant
Rochelle Bento
rochelle@pismochamber.com
Visitor Information Center
Beth Stewart
Linda Liebig
Tommie O’Donoghue
info@pismochamber.com
see the fireworks will be on the Pismo Beach pier. Purchase the VIP ticket to get
access to the best seat in the house and delightful treats, coffee and hot chocolate. Wow what a deal…..all for only $25. This event will sell out, please get your
ticket early. The 4th is always a very labor intensive event and we could use your
help. So if you would like to volunteer, please contact the Chamber and let us
know how to
Visitor Information
Kiosk on the Pier
April Thomas
Aveda Stafford
Barbara Nicholson
contact you…
If you have been in downtown Pismo Beach lately you more than likely noticed
some changes.. The City is starting the revitalization efforts, new trash containers,
the sidewalks have been resurfaced, and new lighting is on its way. With any luck
the new hotel developments will start construction the end
of this year or the beginning of the next. Pismo Beach is
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Anita Shower
Chief Ambassador
Miss Etiquette
getting Better and Better….
Rita Canclini
California Fresh Markets
Be safe and see or talk to you soon….
Narlene Carter
Keller Williams Realty
Peter
Taste of Pismo…”Best Dance Party”
Rock & Roll Diner
Advertise your business,
let everyone know about
your upcoming event.
You can get the word out
to every Member for only
$75! Just drop off 320,
8 1/2 x11 fliers by the
20th of the month to the
Chamber.
Your flier will be included
in the newsletter and the
E-newsletter.
Jeff Chambers
Tommy Hilfiger
Kathy Fissori
Keller Williams Realty
Pat Holladay
Grand Awards
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
TOMASKO’S TAFFY SHOP
Roger & Kim Tomasko
711 Dolliver Street
805-773-1115
Tomasko’s Taffy Shop has been making homemade candy for 27
years in Pismo Beach. Roger is the candy maker and his lovely
wife Kim does the baking and merchandising. The shop was originally in Cypress
Landing, and when the drug store closed on the corner of Pomeroy and Dolliver in
May 1999, they relocated. Tomasko’s not only sells handmade salt water taffy, they
make cookies, fudge, candy apples, and brownies. Sno-cones are always a summer
favorite, along with Doc Bernstein’s ice cream, soft drinks, and fresh brewed
espresso. The store also has beach toys, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry and
miscellaneous souvenir items. Open 7 days a week, you will find Roger making his
special chocolate and conversing with longtime customers that make
Tomasko’s their first stop in town.
MEET A NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
SURFSIDE DONUTS
Andy & Carin McKay
603 Dolliver Street
805-295-6069
Moyses Muguira
Edward Jones
Robin O’Hara
Keller Williams Realty
Lori Sterling
Grandview Property Management
Peter Ward
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Andy and Carin McKay recently moved to Pismo Beach from the
Orange County beach area and noticed a void in town, no donuts! With their entrepreneurial
spirit and a perfect location, they opened their shop with a simple premise, great coffee and
unique flavored donuts. Carin starts at midnight hand decorating and coming up with a
changing menu that might feature maple bacon, blood orange passion fruit, or their signature
“strawberry clamshell” donuts. Surfside usually sells out every day, so come early for a good
selection. If you want a sample, try the “fritter bites”. You’ll find Andy behind the counter, or
surfing by the pier (his other passion). The 3 baristas make Stumptown Coffee from Portland,
Oregon; espresso, cold brewed coffee on draft and 8 different tea choices.
Buy a dozen donuts and get 15% off.
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CHAMBER OFFICERS
President
Mike Spangler
Associate Member
Vice President
Marc Lebed
Law/Disputed Solution
Medicine, DPCS
SIGNATURE NAILS & SPA
DANA CULTURAL CENTER
Treasurer
Rick Turton
Pacific Leisure Marketing
Secretary
Paul Jones
Associate Member
Past President
Roger Wightman
Sand Castle Inn
CEO
Peter Candela
EVERY VISITOR TO THE VIC AND VIK IS
YOUR POTENTIAL CUSTOMER
VISITOR CENTER
KIOSK on the PIER
Walk-Ins:
1035
Phone Calls:
437
Out of Country
147
Emails:
273
Printed Brochures:
1245
Web Visitors:
4649
Page Visitors
29,036
Mobile Device Visitors: 1732
Facebook Fans:
2121
Walk-Ins:
Out of Country
YTD Web Visits: 15,493
YTD Page Visits: 98,125
CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS
Greg Baker
Ameriprise Financial
Andrea Bradford
Morovino
Terence Concannon
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa
Chamber Discoveries
Chris Brough
1300 E. Shaw #127
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 244-6600
www.chamberdiscoveries.com
cbrough@chamberdiscoveries.com
Travel
RV’s Wash and Wax
Gloria & Jose Sandoval
805-235-3690
Cleaning Services
Dr. Robert Higginbotham
Pacific Eye
S. Fowler Mobile Notary
Vacasa, LLC
Shirley Fowler
805-610-7381
Shrl.fowler@gmail.com
Legal Services
Alex Perroy
San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93401
(805) 210-3153
www.vacasa.com
alexp@vacasa.com
Vacation Rentals
Melissa Moscardi
Pismo Brewing Company
SLO DAWGS
Windmill Farms
Bob Silva
805-709-1058
bsilva823@aol.com
Vendor
Lorna Kirk
1275 N. Thompson Ave.
Arroyo Grande, Ca. 93420
(805) 489-1000
www.windmillfarms.org
windmillfarms@att.net
Retail
Gary Stone
Mackey & Mackey Insurance
Barbara Parra
Best Western Shore Cliff Lodge
Joseph M. Scott
Social Media Solutions, Strategic
Anthony Wells
Beach Walk Resort, LLC
www.pismochamber.com
REFERRALS
Lodging:
Dining:
Recreation:
Retail:
Real Estate:
Events:
Wine:
Camping:
530
40
VIC
78
204
743
270
46
303
79
90
Kiosk
29
146
428
56
6
139
23
52
TOTAL CONTACTS: 2002
TOTAL REFERRALS: 2692
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Angello’s ATV Rentals—11 Years
Lori Angello
Arnie’s ATV Rentals—16 Years
Gail Arnold
BJ’s ATV Rentals—31 Years
Wayne Foster
Beauty Secrets of Pismo Beach
Debra Vaneck—9 Years
Central Coast Kayaks/Pacific Outfitters
Paul Schiro—16 Years
Central Coast Natural History Assn
Mary Golden—12 Years
The Source
Mike Ebinger—3 Years
Edna’s Bakery—9 Years
Phil Korte
Esteem Surf Co—12 Years
Robbie Domingues
Fidelity National Title—19 Years
Valerie Rocha
First American Title Company—23 Years
Stacy Axan
Five Cities Women’s Network—13 Years
Mary Einkauf
Oceano Inn—11 Years
Alex Amini
Pilloud Chiropractic—12 Years
Joseph D. Pilloud, D.C.
“MARTY’S PISMO BEACH COMMUNITY CORNER”
Martin L. Meltz, Ph.D.
*Ask us how you can have your
business name here*
Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast (LLCC)
A Virtual Community
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Jay Jamison—38 Years
Are you or do you know an adult or a senior who is looking to extend or continue to
Pismo Dunes Senior Park—39 Years
Louise Payne
extend your, his or her life experiences and knowledge. A local opportunity exists in
Pismo Beach 7-Eleven—22 Years
Tim Twomey
September 2011 and held its first event in January 2012. The LLCC is a 501(c)3
Pismo Sands RV Park-8 Years
Mark & Jennifer Hall
Arlene Gee—13 Years
the form of the Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast (LLLC), which was formed in
tax exempt non-profit organization that is self-supporting and independent. The
stated mission of the LLCC is "to provide enriching educational, personal growth,
and cultural opportunities for and by an active volunteer community of retired and
Client Marketing Systems—16 Years
Shannon Dempsey
Renee Fortier & Joe Smith—10 Years
Quarterdeck Restaurant, Inc—9 Years
Cynthia Jones
Cliffs Resort—27 Years
Mike Casola
Happy Time Cooperative Preschool
Neita Oakes—10 Years
RRM Design Group—15 Years
Leonard Grant
courses that last for only one or two sessions, or that extend over three to six
Coastal Community Builders, Inc—13 Years
Terri Gibbs
Harry & David—9 Years
Darlene Hildenbrand
Rabobank—25 Years
Lettie Fuller
outdoor adventures such as hiking, walking, or sightseeing around the central
Coastal Vacation Rentals & Property Mgmt
Billie Kelly—15 Years
Hobert E. Herber, DDS—21 Years
Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande
Chris Garey—3 Years
Coastview Financial—12 Years
Ron Workman, CFP
Jamie Clark’s State Farm Agency—10 Years
Jamie Clark
Paul E. Jones—19 Years
Community Health Centers of Central Coast
Steve Mahr—11 Years
KCOY CBS/KKFX Fox—15 Years
Cowles Calif Media Co
Consilieence, Marianello & Tre Anelli Wines
Lisa Lynch—1 Year
Keller Williams Realty-Central Coast
Lois Hughes—12 Years
Costco Wholesale-SLO—15 Years
Alan Williams—12 Years
Wendy Umsteadt
Le Sage Riviera—10 Years
Cracked Crab—16 Years
Randy & Lara Pestoni
Kathy Lee
The Luffa Farm—10 Years
Curves of Five Cities—3 Years
Deanne Coon
Teri Gambril
Morris & Garritano—14 Years
Del’s Famous Pizzeria & Italian Rest.
Brendan Morris
Bernadette Delmore—31 Years
Motel 6—2 Years
Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab—10 Years
Tim Deurloo
Greg Steinberger
Ocean Palms Motel—38 Years
Dolphin Cove Motel—17 Years
Ramesh Patel
Torri Stewart
Sea Garden Motel—17 Years
Raj Patel
SeaVenture Beach Hotel—32 Years
Mark Eads
SeaVenture Restaurant—32 Years
Simon Kovesdi
other mature adults." How is this accomplished? In a variety of ways, including
weeks; conversations in an informal setting for one to two hours with a topic expert;
coast; luncheons with informative speakers; and special interest activities. By
simply becoming a member for an annual fee of $25.00, members are entitled to
attend classes at a reduced rate of $5.00.
Volunteers are at the core of the LLCC. They serve on the board and as course
hosts, venue hosts, A/V volunteers, and technical advisers, with the largest number
serving as instructors. In 2014 alone, there were 65 volunteers. Many of the
volunteers are retired and semi-retired area residents, with approximately 11% liv-
Shell Café—3 Years
Charles Brunetti
ing in North County and the rest living in South County. The very active volunteer
Talley Vineyards—27 Years
Brian Talley
President Marianne Buckmeyer.
Tomasko’s Salt Water Taffy Shop
Roger Tomasko—26 Years
More detailed information about the LLCC can be found at its website:
Tommy Hilfiger—4 Years
Jeff Chambers
clicking on the “Upcoming Courses” tab. The LLCC is an all-volunteer organization,
Ultrex Business Solutions—12 Years
Grant Berkefeld
Learners of the Central Coast (LLCC), mailed to LLCC, P.O. Box 5257, San Luis
Valley Yellow Pages—9 Years
Shelly West
Board, which meets monthly at the SLO Community Foundation, is led by current
www.lifelearnerscc.org , where anyone can register for its course and activities by
and gratefully accepts donations on its website of by checks payable to Lifelong
Obispo, CA 93403-5257. Presentations are readily available to be given to any
interested organization.