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MISSION DRIVEN HEARTS
A sentiment that describes poignantly and profoundly the Community Health Centers (CHC) of our Central Coast. As I walked through the doors of the health center located at 2120 Cienega St., Oceano, Ca., I was greeted with warm genuine smiles and a sense of authentic compassion that emanated from each staff member. Instantly I could see that those who serve at CHC are truly DRIVEN by their HEARTS.
2024 Leadership South County Class V – June Recap
Agriculture day for Class V was vastly educational! It’s always so great to visit and hear from Bejo Seeds USA in Oceano. Our day started with leadership development on Effective Communication by CultureStoke, followed by Tom Ikeda with Ikeda Brothers on farming in South County. Class V then headed to the SLO Farm Bureau and heard from Executive Director Paul Clark and Jean-Pierre Wolff of Wolff Vineyards.
Agriculture is a huge industry in our south county area and we are grateful to learn from a spectrum of providers and businesses!
As the 4th of July is fast approaching our commerce world is gearing up for the anticipated tourism revenue that it will bring. 😊 We are very grateful to those who choose to spend their holiday season with us here on the central coast. It is also a day that we celebrate the independence of the UNITED States of America. Just as we rely on tourism to infuse our communities with much needed revenue for continued growth, Americans have always needed ONE ANOTHER to create a STRONG nation.
Learn MoreJune 2024 Business of the Month: Bank of the Sierra Pismo Beach
We’re a bank with deep community roots and a drive to keep reaching higher. We deliver attentive, personalized service and all the tools you need to build your best financial life.
Since our founding in 1977 in the southern San Joaquin Valley, Bank of the Sierra have expanded to more than 35 locations throughout California.
As we’ve grown in size and strength we’ve remained committed to our original promise: We will help make every community we’re part of better.
Learn MoreFAMILY FRIENDLY
The FAMILY FRIENDLY motto is a great way to describe our next business of the week. Z and his wife Melissa Zaferis are a dynamic duo and the owners of the Grover Station Grill located at 170 W. Grand Ave #101, Grover Beach, Ca. 93433.
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE FAITH – To TRUST and BELIEVE in the UNSEEN. HOPE – To LIVE in EXPECTATION of something BENEFICIAL for the FUTURE. LOVE – To KNOW that you are SUPPORTED by those around you.
Learn More2024 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!
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.
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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