To improve efficiency and make the best use of your time, we're introducing a new meeting format. Instead of holding GAC meetings on the last Friday of each month, we will now align them with the Rise & Shine South County event, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month 8am-9am (networking from 730a-8a). This change will enable direct updates from government officials during the Rise & Shine event, followed by a focused GAC discussion from 9am to 10am in the Board Room on relevant topics. We anticipate that this will lead to more productive and meaningful conversations. 

The next Rise & Shine South County event is February 7, 2024 and will focus on Public Safety, with Gary Silveria from SLO County Crime Stoppers as our keynote speaker. We invited City and County officials to share updates on this theme or any other important issues.  

We'll discuss potential topics for future Rise & Shine South County/GAC meetings in our next gathering. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom option will remain available, though please note that updates from City/County officials will only be shared in person during the Rise & Shine event. 

Please register online for the event to receive calendar invites and Zoom links. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about the new format or anything else, don't hesitate to reach out at ceo@southcountychambers.com. Your input is vital to our committee's success.