July 2013 - 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
What’s inside:
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
♦ From the Desk of the CEO
♦ Your Chamber Working For You
♦ City Council Report
CHAMBER HOLDS CASH MOB
“GERALD’S OLDE TYME CHOCOLATES”
Was the location for our first Cash Mob event to show
Support for Shopping Local and Supporting the
Merchants of Pismo Beach
♦ Marty ’ s Community Corner
♦ New Members/Renewing Members
RIBBON CUTTINGS
♦ Businesses of the Month
♦ July Events
Beach Bum Holiday Rentals
Condor Security of America
Edgewater Inn
KCOY 12 & Fox 11
Mackey & Mackey Insurance
UNITED WAY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CO.
Gary C. Stone
MOTEL 6
Martin ResortsPismo Lighthouse Suites
Avila Lighthouse Suites
JULY EVENTS
4th
July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Pismo Pier
6th
Red, White & Brew, Lido/Dolphin Bay, 773-8900
7th
Art in the Park, 704-8128
7th
6th Annual Goldens in the Park, 489-9000
11-14
29th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic
12th
Relay for Life, Pismo Tattoo, 295-8792
14th
Pacific Breeze Concert Series, 773-7063
17th
Membership Luncheon, Steamers, 773-4382(insert)
24th
Membership Mixer, Burdine Printing, 489-1488
27th
Stride With the Tide, 773-7063
EVERY WEDNESDAY...FARMER’S MARKET...3:00 PM
Best Western Plus
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The Pismo Pier
Kiosk was recently
remodeled by the
great guys at the
City Public Works/
Maintenance
Dept. Stop by and
check out the
“surfboard”
counter, and say
“hi” to our Kiosk
staff!
KVEC NEWS TALK RADIO 920 AM EVERY SUNDAY-12:30-1:00pm "What's Happening in Pismo Beach?" Join
Mike Ebinger and Peter Candela for a lively conversation on topics relating to our wonderful city.
SHOP LOCAL !
Shore Cliff Lodge
Pacific Leisure Marketing
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
Rabobank
Sea Venture Resort
Shell Beach Law Group
Splash Café
Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar
Tolosa Press
Wells Fargo Bank
JULY 2013
PROMOTE
ECONOMIC
VITALITY!
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FROM THE DESK OF THE
CEO
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If you can believe this, 4 July is next week, the year
is half over! Let’s talk about July 4th .This is one of
the largest single-day events we have. Over 100,000
people will be attending. Pismo Beach Chamber is partnering with the
City of Pismo Beach to bring you a fireworks show 2nd to none. If you
want to experience fireworks from a different perspective, check out
the VIP Seating, located on the south side of the pier, first diamond, for
$25 per person, this will be the best deal ever! The VIP ticket includes
coffee, hot chocolate and some sweet delights. The VIP tickets can be
purchased online at www.pismochamber.com or call our office at
805-773-4382…..
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The Pismo Beach Chamber had its first Cash Mob June 11 at Gerald’s
Olde Tyme Chocolates on Price Steet in the Landmark building. This
event is for both the Chamber Members and our Community to support
our local businesses. What is a Cash Mob? The Pismo Chamber
organizes at a certain time and day where Directors, Ambassadors,
Chamber Members and community are to converge on a local business
to purchase items in their store. This does a couple of things; inject
cash into the business and our local economy, plus it shows that we all
are committed to helping our local businesses. The Pismo Chamber
plans to schedule a Cash Mob every Month. You could be next!
Also, last month was our annual car show. Congratulations to Just
Cruzin for another great event. Each year the Pismo Chamber selects a
car to represent our Chamber and our community, this year we chose a
1955 Chevy Bel Air convertible owned by Mark Stockwell, it’s a classic
car for a classic city.
Peter
CHAMBER STAFF
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH —
PILLOUD CHIROPRACTIC
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Candela
peter@pismochamber.com
Executive Assistant
Rochelle Bento
rochelle@pismochamber.com
Visitor Information Center
info@pismochamber.com
Beth Stewart
Aveda Stafford
Special Assignments
Tommie O’Donoghue
Visitor Information Kiosk
Paul Lacey
Louis Montalbano
April Thomas
Chamber Volunteer
Patrick Wilson
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Greg Baker
Chief Ambassador
Amerprise Financial
Narlene Carter
Keller Williams Realty
Sean Dasmann
AMS Entertainment
Kathy Fissori
Keller Williams Realty
Brett Gibbs
Cottage Inn by the Sea
Arlene Gonzales-Gee
Associate Member
Kalie Howard
Martin Resorts
Robin O’Hara
Keller Williams Realty
Deena Peak
Fidelity National
Anita Showers
Miss Etiquette
Gary Stone
Mackey & Mackey Insurance
Erik Mund
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Moyses Muguira
Edward Jones
Peter Ward
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Ryan Wilkey
Arsenal Rentals
www..drpilloud.com
Since 1989 Dr. Pilloud has provided Chiropractic services to the residents of the Central
Coast. He supplies excellent diagnosis and treatment for acute neck and back pain, migraine
headaches, work and sports injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Located in the Pacific
Coast Plaza, Dr. Pilloud specializes in applied kinesiology—a diagnostic technique which
evaluates structural, chemical and mental health through a form of muscle testing.
Additionally, Dr. Pilloud is knowledgeable in nutrition, extremity adjusting, advanced
acupressure techniques and meridian therapy.
Apart from his professional skills, Dr. Pilloud is involved in the community as a long time
member of the very popular Big Daddy’s Blues Band. The next time you require some
chiropractic assistance, remember Pilloud Chiropractic for your personal health,
healing and harmony.
MEET A NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
Pismo Pedicabs
Laura Nelson
Owner/Operator
(805) 574-4774
www.pismopedicabs.com
Looking for a safe, fun, environmentally friendly way to get around town? Try Pismo
Pedicabs. Hitch a ride from area hotels, RV parks and residences to the pier, shopping,
restaurants, wine tastings, weddings and community events. The Pedicab driver is friendly
and eager to share knowledge of the greatest town on the Central Coast.
This start up business was inspired by the need to provide people with limited mobility a
method of transportation to the tourist spots of Pismo, but all comers are welcome. Normal
working hours during the summer time are Saturday and Sunday, but special requests can
easily be arranged by contacting Pismo Pedicabs directly. Or you can simply flag down the
Pedicab when you see it cruising the city’s streets.
So what are you waiting for? Try the new, fun way to get around Pismo Beach. And as
a special introductory offer to “downtown” employees, Pismo Pedicabs will provide free
transportation to their workplace on Pomeroy, Dolliver, or Cypress.
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CHAMBER OFFICERS
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
President
Mike Spangler
Associate Member
Avila Beach Boat Charters/
Seaweed Express
BLING
BOUTIQUE
Lee Egan
Port San Luis
Avila Beach, CA 93424
805 703-3170
www.avilabeachboatcharters.com
Riseup.egan@gmail.com
RECREATION
Central Coast Public Safety
Sonny Brasile
222 W. Carmen Lane, Ste 202
Santa Maria, CA 93458
805 556-4450
www.centralcoastpublicsafety.org
smccps@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Treasurer
Rick Turton
Pacific Leisure Marketing
Secretary
Paul Jones
Associate Member
BEACH
BOUND
TRAILER
RENTALS
Past President
Roger Wightman
Sand Castle Inn
CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS
Terence Concannon
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa
Adrian Penichetti
1160 Price St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805 234-7447
adruaboeb@charter.net
REAL ESTATE
WILKINS’
ACTION
GRAPHICS
VISITOR CENTER
KIOSK on the PIER
Walk-Ins:
956
Out of Country:
138
Phone Calls:
494
Emails:
151
Mailed Info:
875
Printed Brochures:
1430
Web Visitors
3642
Page Visitors
28,612
Mobile Device Visitors 1160
Walk-Ins:
Out of Country
YTD Web Visits: 16,648
YTD Page Visits: 125,497
Mike Ebinger
Associate Member
Dr. Robert Higginbotham
Pacific Eye
CHECK
OUT THE
PISMO BEACH
CLAM
J.G King
King Ventures
Chop Street
Matt Shea
779 Price St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805 295-6497
www.chopst.com
matt@chopst.com
RESTAURANTS
Erica Stewart
1288 Morro St. Ste 10
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805 541-1234
www.unitedwayslo.com
estewart@unitedwayslo.org
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
EVERY VISITOR TO THE
VIC AND VIK IS YOUR
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER
Ross Currie
Splash Café
Century 21 Hometown Realty
United Way of San Luis
Obispo County
Vice President
Marc Lebed
Law/Disputed Solution
Medicine, DPCS
YOUR CHAMBER WORKING FOR YOU
Ash Mehta
Tastes of the Valleys Wine
Bar
Joseph M. Scott
Social Media Solutions, Strategic
Carla Soares
Rabobank
RICHARDSON
PROPERTIES, INC.
John Sorgenfrei
TJA Advertising
Anthony Wells
Beach Walk Resort, LLC
Notice The
New
Chamber
Sign!
REFERRALS
Lodging:
Dining:
Recreation:
Retail:
Real Estate:
Events:
Wine:
Camping:
499
14
VIC
202
360
737
391
36
430
168
213
TOTAL CONTACTS:
TOTAL REFERRALS:
Kiosk
12
77
201
45
0
134
7
17
1949
3030
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RENEWING MEMBERS
American Property Service
Linda McClure
Ken Brokaw Realty
Ken Brokaw
Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers
Kristi Balzer
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Gregory Baker
Luv 2 Camp,LLC
Mark Williams
Prudential California Realty
Erny Pinckert
Aramark Uniform Service
Brad Key
Madelyn’s Apparel
Madelyn Koontz
The Real Estate Company
Sean Lee
Armstrong Property Management
Jim Armstrong
Med Plus Medical Center
Mary Souza
Scotty’s Bar & Grill
Scott Milstead
Boardroom Surf Pub
Steven Norwood
Mo’s Smokehouse BBQ
Nancy Snyder
The Seaside Gallery
Tom Burgher II
Century 21 Hometown Realty
Mary Ann Reiss
Mullahey Ford
Beth Moore
SeaVenture Resort
Chet Hogoboom
Clark Pest Control
Bill Fernandez
Ocean Canyon Resort
Tom Reynolds
SeaVenture Restaurant
Simon Kovesdi
Costco Wholesale-SLO
Shirlyn Marcum
Old West Cinnamon Rolls
Jim Parkhurst
The Sky’s the Limit
John and Teresa O’Neil
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Brett Gibbs
Oxford Suites
Gary Baker
Steamer’s of Pismo
Matt Morris
Five Cities Women’s Network
Mary Einkauf
Ian Parkinson
Sycamore Construction & Design
Dan Guthrie
Gas Company of Southern California
Timothy Mahoney
Got You Cover’d
Tom Friedman
Patriot Sportfishing, Inc.
Wade Gavin
Pilloud Chiropractic
Joseph D. Pilloud, D.C.
Marilee & Tony Hyman
Pismo Beach Hotel
Mike Frey
KCOY CBS/KKFX Fox
Cowles California Media Co
Pismo Beach Surf & Dive Shop
Bill Bookout
KSBY TV 6
Rebecca Paxton
Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic
Joel Conn
KXTZ
Aaron Criswell
Pismodise
Pat McCann
PISMO
BEACH
SEGWAY
TOURS
PISMO
PEDICABS
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Thai Talay Restaurant
Tricia Hamachai
Treasures Vacation Rentals
Marian Salsbury
The Tribune
Bruce Ray
Wolff Vineyards
Jean-Pierre & Elke Wolff
Zorro’s Café & Cantina
Cindy Foresee
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, June 4, 2013
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Public Comment Period: Steve Reeder was introduced as the new Deputy Fire Chief. Susan Testa recognized the passing of
Howard Mankins and Mark Storm. She also spoke about public outreach regarding Bello Bridge and recommended Council
postpone all actions regarding Spanish Springs project. Brad Snook spoke about his concerns regarding the litter on the
beach and requested the City post “No Littering” signs on the beach. Marilee Hyman encouraged citizens to participate in the
US 101 corridor study.
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Consent Calendar was approved as presented

Item 7A Approved ordinance to prohibit the igniting and launching of sky lanterns
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Item 8A Approved amendment to the City’s water and wastewater rate schedule for the next 5 years; and direct the City Clerk
to schedule a public hearing for 8-20-13, to consider amending the water and wastewater rate schedules for the next 5 years.
“MARTY’S PISMO BEACH COMMUNITY CORNER”
Martin L. Meltz, Ph.D.
The AIDS Support Network and the SLO Hep C Project
Most people in SLO County have probably heard about HIV infection and about AIDS, and likely have a reasonable idea about how the infection
is spread. Fewer people are probably aware of the dangers of Hepatitis C, its symptoms and affects, and how it is spread. Briefly about the latter,
hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis C Virus; it can take years for its symptoms to appear. For more information about
these life altering medical ills, go to the website of our local AIDS Support Network (www.asn.org), or that of the SLO Hep C Project
(www.slohepc.org).
The ASN was founded in our community in 1984. In 2000, the SLO Hep C project became a partner program of the ASN when co-infections were
observed locally. The numbers of persons being served in SLO County are 177 by ASN and 286 by SLO Hep C, with 32% living in South County.
The supportive services offered by the two organizations include benefits counseling, health counseling & risk reduction, physician referrals,
AIDS drug assistance program (ASN specific), housing information & assistance, nutritional counseling, food pantry, emotional support / support
groups, and volunteer services. Their community education services include physician and community symposiums, HIV / Hep C Positive Speakers Bureau, the Fusion Program (a prevention program for young gay men), and HIV and Hep C testing resources (in-house and referrals). The
two organizations have one paid executive director and a total of 10 paid staff working across the county. Volunteers (180 in SLO County, with
15% from South County) perform both client centered services (transportation, housekeeping, shopping & food preparation, home repairs, pet
care, and "Buddies") and general services (office support, staff event support, data entry, and special projects). The organizations receive federal, state, county and City of SLO funding, as well as local support from the United Way, the San Luis Obispo Community Foundation, and local
hospital foundations (as well as support from Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and fundraisers).
ASN and the SLO Hep C Project are always thankful for the generous support of people in our community. Many programs are sustained with
the help of donations. To make a donation, to sign up to volunteer, or to find out about testing or to ask questions, please go to their websites or
call (805) 781-3660 or (805) 543-4372.
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