SLO County Business

A public/private partnership coordinated and driven by the Economic Vitality Corporation has resulted in six business clusters who are working as teams and across teams to build job growth and prosperity in San Luis Obispo County. The items below highlight a few projects and progress to date. The six cluster teams are

Business Forum 2012

The Specialized Manufacturing Alliance team has assembled speakers for monthly presentations to the community in areas of expertise that may be helpful to other local businesses. Attendees do not have to be a member of the Alliance team or a sponsor of the EVC to attend, there is no charge.

Local Employers' Job Fair, Cal Poly and Cuesta - 2012

Finding that many local college students want to work in the area upon graduation, but do not have a great awareness of the opportunities available, the Knowledge and Innovation cluster has taken the lead to organize Cuesta and Cal Poly job fairs specifically for local companies. Participation is offered at a discount, making this an attractive option for all Central Coast businesses.

Morro Bay Families Win The One Block Party!

A group of neighbors from Morro Bay calling themselves Team Beach Tractors prevailed over 9 other groups from around the U.S. to win the Sunset One Block Party Contest. The team was awarded the honors during Savor the Central Coast at Santa Margarita Ranch. The team borrowed goats, raised chickens, seeded and harvested oysters and more!

Included in the Beach Tractors was Jolie Ditmore, co-chair of EVC Health Services Cluster. Great cross-cluster cooperation with EVC Uniquely SLO County, who wrapped up an incredible Savor the Central Coast event this weekend! Congratulations to the team.

Read their blog here>>> http://beachtractors.wordpress.com/

Economic Strategy Update

Read about the on-going progress of the cluster teams and a specific project that aims to support business growth and expansion of facilities. By weaving economic impact analysis data into project approval submissions, County planning staff will have a fuller understanding of proposed facilities benefits to the Central Coast.

Green Energy Team Posts Local Green Building Case Studies

Many interesting and cost effective commercial and residential green energy projects have been completed in SLO County. View case studies and learn more about the Green Energy Team here.

www.sloevc.org/slo-county-business/green-energy

Knowledge & Innovation Cluster Plans Local Employer Job Fair

The Knowledge & Innovation Cluster team is leading the way to develop a Job Fair exclusively for local business at Cal Poly in February. Stay tuned for more details. Learn more about this team and its activities.

www.sloevc.org/slo-county-business/knowledge-and-innovation

Building, Design & Construction Cluster Helps SLO County Process Improvement Committee

The Building, Design & Construction Cluster has helped the SLO County Process Improvement team to streamline Land Use and Building permitting and quantify benefits of newly proposed projects. Read more about this group and its activities.

www.sloevc.org/slo-county-business/building-design-and-construction

New EVC Web Pages Promote SLO County Businesses

A new business vitality and job growth project is happening in SLO County. The Economic Strategy, managed by the EVC, is a collaboration of business leaders across six business sectors collaborating to generate more vitality in our economy to create jobs.