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2024 Leadership South County Class V – May Recap
Last month, our class learned about the impacts the tourism industry has in our south county area.
We started the day with CultureStoke and some great insight on the rollercoaster of life. Don’t forget: “If you don’t ask for help, you deny others the opportunity and gift of being able to help.“ Our day followed with guest speakers from many different sectors including hotels, events, marketing and wine!
Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program – Memorial Day
HONOR AND GRATITUDE
MEMORIAL DAY – A Day that” WE THE PEOPLE “of the United States of America had an opportunity to express our HONOR and GRATITUDE for the men and women who have bravely served in our military over the years, whether domestically or abroad.
Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program – Coastal Vibes
LOCAL SUPPORT….to give assistance in a practical way to those in your community!
The appreciation of LOCAL SUPPORT was the sentiment conveyed to me by John Kuebler, owner of a NEW electric bike rental, sales and apparel shop, “COASTAL VIBES “, located at 170 W. Grand Ave, Suite 102, Grover Beach, Ca. (next-door to our well-known local diner Grover Station Grill) I recently had the pleasure of meeting John and hearing what inspired him to open his electric bike and apparel shop in Grover Beach.
Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program – Alexandra Morris Geriatric Care Management & Dementia Consulting
COMPASSION – Letting someone know that they do NOT WALK ALONE! COMPASSION is the driving force behind every social cause that we support as a community.
COMPASSION is the driving force behind every social cause that we support as a community. EMPATHY allows us to connect to someone who is walking through a season of difficulty. And together they BOTH motivate our hearts to ACTION!
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COMMUNITY FIRST!
That’s the HEARTBEAT of people like SLO County resident Amelia Stephens, Vocational Specialist for a life changing organization known as TMHA. (Transitional Mental Health Association) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but I think we all would agree that mental health is a subject that we should always be compassionate toward. TMHA began its roots in SLO County in 1979 thanks to a
Read MoreMay 2024 Chamber Business of the Month: New Times
SLO New Times had a wonderful staff outing and lunch celebration party for release issue of Best of SLO County 2024. They also celebrated being awarded May 2024 South County Chambers of Commerce Business of the Month. Awesome job!
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TEAMWORK- MANY HANDS MAKE OUR WORKLOAD MUCH LIGHTER!
That was the GAME WINNING message that I received from husband-and-wife TEAM Lance and June Gonzales.
Read MoreA New Chapter at SCC: Jeff Chambers Appointed as CEO -Let’s Shape the Future Together
As YOUR Convener, Catalyst, and Champion for business, the South County Chambers will continue to strive for excellence in all we do. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss our future direction, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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INSPIRED– It’s the feeling you get when you see or experience something that TRULY brings joy to your heart! That is exactly how I would describe Marina, the owner of Truly Gifted, a professional gifting company in our quaint town of Nipomo, Ca. Marina Garcia began GIFTING the Central Coast with her presence in early 2020.
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RESTORATION – The definition is simply to RECEIVE BACK something which has been taken. As a business owner most would agree that a good portion of your day is spent GIVING your time and energy to your staff, clients, community, as well as your family and friends.
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