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Controlling the Chaos: Operational Habits for Sustainable Work

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Running a business shouldn't mean running yourself into the ground. This workshop led by operations expert, Aline Kubiak, gives solopreneurs and small business owners a practical framework for reclaiming their week, without adding more to it. We'll work through four moves: Deciding what actually matters, protecting time for the work that drives the business forward Reducing the daily decisions that drain your energy Handing off the rest (whether to a person, a tool, or an automation) You'll leave with a one-page worksheet to map your own week and a clear next step you can take immediately Come join us at our new HotHouse location to learn how to streamline your business operations and create a more sustainable way of working! About the Speaker: Aline is an operations practitioner with over a decade of experience helping organizations build systems that actually work. She specializes in translating operational complexity into clear, actionable structure, and giving business owners the frameworks they need to protect their time, reduce decision fatigue, and build teams they can trust. Her work is grounded in the belief that the conditions for sustainable, healthy work are created through process — and operations is where process lives. Instructions: There are two attendance […]

Crafted Connections: Hear From Your Peers By Visit SLO CAL

Visit SLO CAL Office 81 Higuera Street Suite 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 81 Higuera Street Suite 220, San Luis Obispo

Educational & Networking Series Designed for Makers and Small Local Businesses in SLO CAL Visit SLO CAL and the Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center are excited to present Crafted Connections, a four-part educational and networking series designed for our maker and small business community. From social media strategy and PR storytelling to peer conversations, these events are designed to elevate your marketing, create connections and help you grow in 2026!

Free

Coffee and Conversation with Nia James Starr of EcoSLO

CIE HotHouse 1134 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo

This Coffee & Conversation event features keynote speaker Nia James Starr, Sustainability Coordinator with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo (EcoSLO). EcoSLO organizes our community to protect San Luis Obispo County’s environment, engaging residents through impactful programs like the Green Business Program, Urban Tree Planting, and Creeks to Coast Cleanups. At this event, Nia will share insights into the SLO County Green Business Program—part of the statewide California Green Business Network—which provides free resources and technical assistance to help businesses reduce costs and environmental impact. In 2025 alone, local Green Businesses collectively prevented over 3.27 million pounds of CO2 emissions, saved nearly 3.82 million kWh of energy, reduced more than 822,000 pounds of waste, and conserved over 1.07 million gallons of water. Nia brings a unique blend of creativity and environmental expertise to her role. After spending 15 years in New York City, she relocated to the Central Coast to pursue her passion for sustainability. She holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Systems from Pratt Institute and previously worked for nearly a decade as a visual designer, using storytelling to connect people with ideas. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how local businesses can lead the way […]

Free