By the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce ~
The Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Business Forums have returned. On Sept. 17, we brought together our City Mayor, City staff and members of the business community to learn from experts on economic development.
The panel included the SLO Chamber of Commerce CEO, the co-founder of Jamba Juice and the SLO County Dist. 3 Supervisor, who share their unique experience and perspectives.
There was excitement and a sense of optimism among the attendees at the event, held at the Inn at Morro Bay.
Supervisor Adam Hill in particular put it best: “Focus on what you have here. You have the water. You have the trails and bike paths. Look at the resources you have that would make employees of a company want to live here.”
“I think,” he continued, “it’s about improving what we have. Educating individual entrepreneurs or small firms about the Morro Bay lifestyle to attract them. And, educate existing business on how to grow utilizing the resources we have. More importantly, our neighboring cities have to work together. Learn from each other. It’s a county effort.”
Thank you to Future Chamber President, Cyndee Edwards and her fellow Business Forum Committee member and Board member, Ken McMillan, for bringing us such a valuable forum. We look forward to the next one in December.
Chamber News
We are now sharing our space with the Visitor’s Center. So although our space will be shared, we will still remain separate businesses. We expect that this new combination will make it super convenient for tourists. Be on the lookout for an upcoming open house.
Congratulations to our Business of the Month — Heritage Oaks Bank.
As the largest community bank headquartered on the Central Coast, Heritage Oaks Bank, with over $1.8 billion in assets, is committed to providing exceptional local service to the individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations in Morro Bay.
Heritage Oaks Bank has been serving the Central Coast since 1983. As a full-service bank, they offer consumer and business checking and savings accounts, business cash management services, consumer and business loans and mortgages, and a complete suite of online banking services including mobile banking.
Branch Manager, Jill Hoving and the Morro Bay team, are proud to support the Chamber and many local schools, non-profits and community organizations with our volunteer time and resources.
“Thank you to those of you who have selected us for your banking needs,” Hoving said. “We look forward to discussing our services with those of you who would like to learn more about us.
Please visit our local branch at 898 Morro Bay Boulevard or find out more at: www.HeritageOaksBank.com.”
Monthly Mixer
Join us for our next monthly business mixer, set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at The Garden House, 480 Main St., Morro Bay. Get together to network with fellow business people, chamber members and guests and learn about this wonderful Alzheimer’s and dementia care facility. Call 772-8969 or see the Garden House’s website at: www.gardenhousemorrobay.org to learn more about this organization.
Many thanks to our renewing members: Southern California Gas Company, Foster’s Old Fashioned Freeze, Papagallo Onboard Nautical Events, The Coffee Pot Restaurant, Morro Bay Community Foundation, Artministry, State Farm Insurance, Mackey and Mackey Insurance and the Inn at Morro Bay
A big welcome to new members: The Paddleboard Company, the Salvation Army and Seashells and Sawdust. Welcome. We appreciate your loyalty and support of the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce!
