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June 25, 2010
California's leading statewide economic development organization elects Michael Manchak to its Board of Directors
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March 26, 2010
EVC Announces Partnership with Beacon Economics
San Luis Obispo, Calif., March 26, 2010 - The Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County ("EVC") announces a partnership with Beacon Economics, an independent economic research and consulting firm, that enables the EVC to distribute Beacon's proprietary employment reports. Through the partnership, the EVC will distribute highlights and links to in-depth employment reports for San Luis Obispo County to the EVC's email subscribers on a monthly basis
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March 5, 2010
Spa Central Coast Expands
Local business connections help Spa open Haven Wine Bistro
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., March 5, 2010 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Spa Central Coast expansion using business development services provided by the EVC. EVC business resources in cooperation with Mission Community Bank and the City of Atascadero enabled The Spa to open an adjacent business called Wine Haven Bistro.
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February 19, 2010
San Luis Obispo Regional Airport Receives Half a Million Dollar Grant to Expand Airline Service
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., February 19, 2010 – The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is one of nineteen airports nationwide to secure a federal grant that will increase service and make the airport more competitive. “Receiving this grant is great news for the future of our County and the airport,” said Michael Cannon, Chair of the San Luis Obispo Air Transportation Alliance (SLOCATA), an advocacy group that has been instrumental in helping the airport. “These federal dollars will help attract service for new routes. The importance of this award to local businesses cannot be understated – they are the lifeblood of our communities.”
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February 9, 2010
EVC Welcomes Governor Schwarzenegger to San Luis Obipso
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., February 8, 2010 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for a tour of a local business, REC Solar, a firm noted for being the nation’s largest solar power integrator. County Supervisor Adam Hill, also an EVC Board member, and EVC president Michael Manchak were speakers at the event, which included over 150 guests and dignitaries including Senator Abel Maldonado and Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee.
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February 1, 2010
EVC and Collaboration LLC Announce Business Seminar
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., February 1, 2010 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County announces an upcoming business seminar in partnership with Collaboration LLC, a San Luis Obispobased business growth specialists. Entitled “THRIVING IN 2010,” the upcoming seminar will be held in San Luis Obispo and will feature the Kauffman Foundation Business Assessment Program, an award-winning and nationally-recognized program that provides the tools to develop the skills to help businesses thrive. During this highly interactive seminar, participants will learn to assess their business; identify where a company fits in the business cycle; what challenges may be faced; how to plan for business success; and take action.
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October 12, 2009
EVC and Collaboration LLC Announce Partnership and Seminar
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., October 12, 2009 –Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis
Obispo County announce a partnership with Collaboration LLC, a San Luis Obispo-based business consulting company. The partnership will hold its first business assessment seminar entitled “THRIVING IN 2010 - Learn how to grow your business” on November 10, 2009. Collaboration LLC president, Michael Gunther, will implement the Kauffman Foundation Business Assessment Program, an awardwinning and nationally recognized program to provide the tools and develop skills needed to move a business from surviving to thriving. During this interactive seminar, participants will learn to assess a business against an owner’s vision; where a company fits in the business cycle and what challenges may be faced; and how to plan for business success and take action.
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August 26, 2009
EVC Announces Five New Clients
San Luis Obispo, Calif., - August 26, 2009 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce that it recently helped start and expand five new businesses. “We are excited to help local entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of owning a business, particularly, in this tough economy. The businesses cover a wide range of products and services, from floral arrangements that support weddings and the local tourism industry, to senior care, the garment industry, and two alternative transportation companies to help the environment,” said Mike Manchak, President of the EVC.
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June 30, 2009
EVC Announces New Board Officers
- Tom Jones, Chair
- Candy Markwith, Vice Chair
- Steven Harding, Treasurer
- Jackie Crabb, Secretary
- Dave Juhnke, Board Counsel
- Dave Christy, Past-Chair
- Kris Vardas, Executive Committee member-at-large
June 4, 2009
EVC Announces Role in Federal Economic Stimulus Plan for State
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., June 4, 2009 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of
San Luis Obispo County has been designated by the State of California as a district
coordinator for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the federal economic stimulus plan. Since April of 2009, the EVC has been coordinating proposals for projects needing economic stimulus funding on behalf of the State’s Business Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H) for a region that includes the counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa
Barbara, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz.
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January 21, 2009
Business Resource Seminar Announce
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., January 21, 2009 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)
of San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce a new business resource seminar in
partnership with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and the Atascadero Office of
Economic Development. Scheduled for January 29th, this seminar will focus on local
resources available for starting or expanding a business. Presenters will include SCORE
(Counselors to America’s Small Business), Mission Community Services Corporation, the
Small Business Administration, and the Economic Vitality Corporation.
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September 23, 2008
EVC Unveils Tourism Industry Study in Public Forums. Reveals Local Economic Impact of Over $1.1 Billion
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., September 23, 2008 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County releases the results of its tourism industry study this week. The research for the project lasted several months and is a thorough analysis of one of the largest industries in San Luis Obispo County. A report will be released for this first-time study at two public meetings in September 24th and 25th featuring the author, Carl Ribaudo, President of Strategic Marketing Group (SMG). As a countywide economic development organization, the EVC commissioned this independent study in order to provide a professional analysis for one of the largest industries in San Luis Obispo County.
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September 3, 2008
EVC Announces Venture Capital Dinner Event
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., September 3, 2008 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of
San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce a partnership with SOFTEC (www.softec.org) to
host a first-ever dinner to help local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and find capital for
technology-based companies. Following the EVC's annual venture capital event, this dinner event
will complement existing EVC resources and aid in the creation and expansion of companies.
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July 25, 2008
EVC Announces New Air Service Projects
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California - The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County announced it is spearheading efforts to preserve air service at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. The EVC is championing the formation of an airport advisory task force called the SLO County Air Transportation Alliance, to create and implement strategies to prevent any further loss of airline service, and possibly attract new service to the airport. The EVC is raising funds from organizations in our community to commission an Airport Market Analysis to recommend the kinds of air service that are sustainable here, and the business conditions that would attract the airlines
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July 18, 2008
EVC Announces Election of New Chair and Board Member
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Board of Directors of the Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County are pleased to announce the election of its newest Chairperson for the 2008-09 fiscal year, Dr. Dave Christy, Professor and Dean of Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business, a position he has held at Cal Poly since 2004. The EVC also welcomes its newest appointed member, Dr. David Pelham, Superintendent and President of Cuesta College
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July 14, 2008
EVC Announces New Start-Up, Tiny Treasures
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California - The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce that it has helped start a new company, Tiny Treasures Infant and Toddlers Center, a child development center located in Atascadero. In partnership with Coast National Bank, the EVC provided a business start-up loan to Erika Schussel and Kate Luera
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March 18, 2008
EVC Presents $1,500 Check to American Red Cross
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., March 18, 2008 – The Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) of San Luis
Obispo County (EVC) makes a contribution to the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the American Red
Cross in the amount of $1,500. At a recent check presenting ceremony, EVC Board of Directors Tom Sullivan and John Shoals presented a check to Red Cross Board member Jay Jamison and Grace McIntosh, Executive Director of the local chapter of the American Red Cross on March 11, 2008 at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. Tom Sullivan is also a Board member of the American Red Cross.
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November 26, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County has received a $5,000 grant from Rabobank, N.A. to co-sponsor a first-time project to study the county’s tourism industry, one of the largest sectors of the county’s economy.
Download Rabobank, N.A. awards EVC $5,000 for Tourism Sector Study (pdf)
November 14, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Tenet Healthcare Foundation and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center awarded a $2,500 research grant to the Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County.
Download Tenet Healthcare Foundation awards EVC $2,500 for daycare research (pdf)
October 22, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.– The Economic Vitality Corporation is pleased to announce two new corporate sponsors: Specialty Silicone Fabricators of Paso Robles and Thoma Electric Company of San Luis Obispo.
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September 10, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Economic Vitality Corporation is pleased to announce its officers for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
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September 10, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Economic Vitality Corporation recently elected Tom O’Malley as chairperson of its Board of Directors for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
Download EVC elects Tom O’Malley as Chair of Board of Directors (pdf)
August 17, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The Economic Vitality Corporation is pleased to announce three new corporate sponsors. KCBX FM; San Luis Sports Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation; and San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
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August 6, 2007
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – FINAL STUDY UNVIELED: WINE AND WINE GRAPE INDUSTRY IN PASO ROBLES AND GREATER SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HAS $1.8 BILLION IMPACT, Potential Growth Could Raise the Impact to $3.2 Billion
Download EVC announces Final Wine Study unvieled (pdf)
May 24, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Economic Vitality Corporation is pleased to announce that First Bank of San Luis Obispo has become a $5000 Platinum level sponsor.
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April 2, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Economic Vitality Corporation is pleased to announce nine new corporate sponsors...
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March 2, 2007
Paso Robles, California – The Paso Robles AVA and the greater San Luis Obispo County Wine and Wine Grape industries have an annual impact of $1.566 billion...
Download Press Release for Wine Industry Economic Impact Study (PDF)
February 8, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation announces that is assessing the demand for more air service for the SLO County...
Download EVC assessing new demand for air service (PDF)
February 7, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation announces an event on March 12th to bring together entrepreneurs seeking investment capital...
Download EVC launches venture capital event (PDF)
January 27th, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation announced its assistance with its partners to businesses that were harmed caused by recent freeze damage after a roundtable discussion with Senator Abel Maldonado...
Download Freeze Damage Business Assistance (PDF)
December 18th, 2006
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation received a $5,000 grant from Pacific Gas & Electric Company...
Download PG&E Charitable press release (PDF)
November 1st, 2006
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation received a $10,000 grant from Pacific Gas & Electric Company...
Download PG&E grant press release (PDF)
October 19th, 2006
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – The Economic Vitality Corporation and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance partner to Commission Economic Impact Study of Wine and Wine Grapes countywide.
Download Economic Impact Study of Wine and Wine Grapes (PDF)
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