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Insight weekly is now Member Insights.

Our Member Insights articles (formerly Insight Weekly), written by Membership and Business Development Director Kim Wybenga, offer a detailed spotlight on member businesses, combining engaging storytelling with expert insights. These features are promoted across our website, social media channels, and weekly radio segments, reaching a broad and diverse audience. Although no longer published weekly, this exclusive opportunity provides exceptional visibility and highlights the unique value our members contribute to the community.

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program – Memorial Day

May 28, 2024 | Comments Off on 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

May 20, 2024 | Comments Off on 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

May 14, 2024 | Comments Off on 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!

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

May 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

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

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

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.

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

April 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

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.

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

April 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

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.

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

April 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

EFFERVESCENCE is the perfect word to describe the owner of the Bubbles and Tea Coffeehouse in Nipomo, Ca. Maricruz Sanchez opened her quaint establishment in early 2023

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

April 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

GOODNESS always starts with GOOD ITENTIONS OF THE HEART!

This week it is my pleasure to highlight the HUBBALICIUOS SWEET SHOP located

Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

March 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Kim Wybenga – Workforce Development Program

BELIEVE…BELIEVE that there will be a GREAT harvest for all your hard work, effort and dedication as one of our local businesses! The perseverance you have displayed in keeping your doors open during very challenging times is nothing short of INSPIRING!