Get Connected

Get Connected to various groups in San Luis Obispo County.  See list below for networking groups, media, business support groups, community calendars, chambers of commerce and frequently needed phone numbers.


Softec

Softec, Central Coast Software & Technology Association Inc., is the Central Coast’s leading technology industry networking group. Established in 1995, Softec has grown to over 1000 members and includes organizations as well as individuals and is by far the largest, most active technology group in the area.
(805) 782-5236 or www.softec.org


SLOCAMA

SLOCAMA is a non-profit organization formed in 2044, that provides local communications professionals with a forum for networking and educational seminars related to marketing.  (805) 542-0707 or www.slocama.org/


SLOCATA

The EVC and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce joined forces to help the airport retain and attract airline service at the county airport by forming the SLO County Air Transportation Alliance (SLOCATA), comprised of a group of business leaders who understand the importance of a vital local airport. 

Cal Poly State University Entrepreneurship

The fundamental goal of the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is to open the world of entrepreneurial opportunity to Cal Poly students and faculty members and to promote entrepreneurial activity, scholarship and dialogue across the university.   www.entrepreneur.calpoly.edu


Young Professionals Networking Group

YPNG, was founded in 2006 by a group of individuals looking to connect young professionals on the Central Coast.  Our goal is to promote professional development, community involvement, and personal connections with other local young professionals in our community.  www.ypng.org


Good Morning SLO

A dynamic and informative 90-minute breakfast program specifically geared to San Luis Obispo business people. Held on the fourth Thursday of each month, local experts focus on a wide variety of community and business topics. 
(805) 781-2777 or www.slochamber.org

SLO TBC

SLO TBC is the San Luis Obispo Technical & Business Communicators, formerly the San Luis Obispo county chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (SLO STC). SLO TBC holds free professional development events on the fourth Monday of the month except during the summer season. The events focus on topics related to visual communication and information design in the technical, business, marketing, and academic arenas for experienced professionals, career changers, and students.   www.slostc.org


Mission Community Services Corporation

MCSC offers guidance in a safe educational environment, designed to make sure you get the very best business coaching available.  (805) 595-1357 or www.MCSCorp.org


Cuesta College Business Assistance Center

Cuesta College is dedicated to accessible, high-quality education for the support and enhancement of student success, professional development, and the community we serve. (805) 546-3100 Ext. 2255 or www.academic.cuesta.edu/bac


SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE supports the small business community throughout San Luis Obispo County by providing business counseling, workshops, a speaker series and multilingual publications. (805) 547-0779 www.sloscore.org


San Luis Obispo County & City Offices

San Luis Obispo County Offices and Telephone Numbers
 
Address:
San Luis Obispo County Government Offices
County Government Center
1050 Monterey Street, Room 370
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
 
Administrative Officer (805) 781-5011
Agricultural Commissioner (805) 781-5910, (805) 473-7090, (805) 237-3090
Airport (805) 781-5205
Assessor (805) 781-5643, (805) 461-6143
Auditor/Controller (805) 781-5040
Business Licenses (805) 781-5832
County Fire/CDF (805) 543-4244
Engineering (805) 781-5252
Farm Advisor (805) 781-5940, (805) 237-3100
Health Department (805) 781-5500
Planning and Building (805) 781-5600
Tax Collector/Treasurer (805) 781-5830

San Luis Obispo County Offices and Telephone Numbers

City of Arroyo Grande  
Administration (805) 473-5414
Building Department (805) 473-5450
Business License (805) 473-5436
City Manager (805) 473-5404
Economic Development (805) 473-5485
Engineering (805) 473-5440
Financial Services (805) 473-5430
Fire Department                                            (805) 473-5490
Police Department (805) 473-5100
Public Works

(805) 473-5440


 

City of Atascadero  
Administration (805) 461-5010
Business Licenses (805) 461-5017
Building & Construction Board of Appeals (805) 466-1970
Community & Economic Development Director (805) 461-5035
Community Services Director (805) 461-5000
Fire Department (805) 461-5070
Planning (805) 461-5035
Public Works (805) 461-5051

 

City of Grover Beach  
Administrative Services (805) 473-4550
City Clerk (805) 473-4568
City Manager (805) 473-4567
Community Development (805) 473-4520
Fire Department (805) 473-4590
Planning/Building/Business Licenses                 (805) 473-4520
Police Department (805) 473-4507

 

City of Morro Bay  
Administration (805) 772-6200
Business Licenses                                            (805) 772-6200
Fire Department (805) 772-6242
Harbor Department (805) 772-6254
Planning (805) 772-6261
Police Department                             (805) 772-6225
Public Services (805) 772-6261

 

City of Paso Robles  
Administrative Licenses                     (805) 237-3960
Business Licenses                                         (805) 237-3999
City Engineer (805) 237-3860
City Clerk (805) 237-3960
City Manager (805) 237-3888
Fire Department (805) 237-3973
Planning & Zoning (805) 237-3970
Police Department (805) 237-6464
Public Works (805) 237-3861

 

City of Pismo Beach  
Administrative Services                                (805) 773-4655
Building (805) 773-7040
Business License (805) 773-4655
City Clerk (805) 773-4657
City Manager (805) 773-4657
Fire Department (805) 773-7031
Planning (805) 773-4658
Police Chief/Director of Public Safety (805) 773-7029
Public Works (805) 773-4656

 

City of San Luis Obispo  
Administration (805) 781-7114
Building and Safety Division/Permits           (805) 781-7180
Business License (805) 781-7134
City Clerk (805) 781-7102
Economic Development Director (805) 781-7174
Engineering (805) 781-7200
Fire Department (805) 781-7380
Planning (805) 781-7170
Police Department (805) 781-7317
Public Works (805) 781-7210
Transportation (805) 781-7210
Utilities
(805) 781-7215

Frequently Requested Numbers  
California Polytechnic State University (805) 756-1111
Cuesta College (805) 546-3100
Community Action Partnership (CAP) (805) 544-4355
ECOSLO (Environmental Center) (805) 544-1777
Edna Valley/Arroyo Grande Valley Vintners Assoc. (805) 541-5868
Farm Bureau (805) 543-3654
Paso Robles Vintners & Growers Association (805) 237-6436
Paso Robles Visitors & Conventions Bureau (805) 238-0506
Pismo Beach Visitors & Conventions Bureau (805) 773-7034
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau (805) 541-8000