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Avila Beach Community Center Doggie Parade

Avila Beach Avila Beach

Avila Beach 4th of July Doggie Parade Start off your holiday celebration with a delicious pancake breakfast with your puppies in the garden of the Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel Street, from 8:30-11 am then come down to the Avila Beach Promenade for our annual Doggie Parade. All dogs must be registered to walk in the parade. They can be pre-registered by completing the registration form available on our website www.avilabeachcc.com or during the Pancake Breakfast (see separate event) from 8:30 – 10:00 am at the Community Center or at the Registration Table from 10:00 – 10:45 am on the Promenade. The Parade is held on the Avila Beach Promenade starting at the corner of San Miguel Street and the Promenade starting at 11 am. Categories for the Costume Contest are: Best Costume Best Dog/Owner Look Alike Costumes Best Theme of Avila Funniest Costume Best of Show All participants will receive a “Doggie Parade Participant Ribbon” and a delicious goodie bag of treats donated by Petco Arroyo Grande for each entrant. For more information, call 805-627-1997 or email avilabeachcc@gmail.com.   LEARN MORE

SLO Chamber Member Mixer

Bank of America 1102 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Every month SLO Chamber members gather after hours to catch up, meet new members, do a bit of networking and get an inside glance at a local business. Membership Mixers happen on the third Wednesday of every month and provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other and share business contacts all in the friendly confines of a member business. A benefit to all Chamber members, these networking events provide the opportunity for the host to showcase their digs, show off what they do and maybe even boast a little about the services they offer. All members are welcome to invite a non-member as a one-time guest. The guest will be contacted at a later date about the benefits of a membership. Please see Mixer Guidelines for potential hosts. REGISTRATION

The Impact of Digital Equity on our Businesses and Community

Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo

Maria Kelly breaks down the Broadband for All initiative, infrastructure and people needed, and how Digital Equity impacts our communities. This is a topic you are going to hear more about, and it is really important to know how it touches our businesses because it goes beyond just your internet service. Maria Kelly Consulting applies her collaborative spirit, problem solving and networking skills to support companies and organizations with their social impact initiatives, communications strategies, government affairs and community relations. She has successfully built capacity through community engagement, promoting organizational sustainability and strengthening strategic relationships for both public and private organizations. Building community while solving problems with transparency and authenticity are core to how she approaches her work. With her 20 years of experience in economic development, renewable energy, and community government affairs, she is able to help organizations do just that! REGISTER

$38 – $50

Mid-Level Donors: Key Strategies in Stewarding, Engaging, Soliciting and Upgrading (AFP)

Online

Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Luis Obispo Chapter Join Shannon Brennan, Catapult’s Vice President of Client Development, for an in-depth discussion on fundraising best practices for your mid-level donors. Shannon will discuss strategies and fundraising methodologies on how to best engage these prospects and move them up the giving pyramid. Shannon will review case studies that clearly depict how isolating mid-level donors and reinforcing their importance as a pipeline for future major gifts results in an increase in all relevant key performance indicators (pledge rate, average gift and fulfillment rate). Speaker Shannon Brennan With more than 20 years of management and executive leadership experience, Shannon Brennan serves Catapult as Vice President of Client Development. Shannon has a demonstrated history working in the non-profit fundraising industry in a variety of roles including operations, sales, and finance, with an emphasis on team leadership, strategic planning, operational management and process improvements. Shannon’s keen ability to identify challenges and quickly develop solutions has been instrumental in her success at managing client programs and business operations. Shannon earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Arkansas State University. REGISTER

$15

Community Climate Party (City Of SLO)

Sinsheimer Park 900 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The City of San Luis Obispo is hosting a community Climate Party to celebrate local progress on climate action. Hosted by the City of San Luis Obispo, this FUN and FREE family-friendly event will include live music, food and drink for sale, kid-friendly activities, green businesses, and community partners. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and share your thoughts, ask questions, connect with the experts, see your neighbors, meet community leaders, and get inspired by our community’s collective efforts to address and reduce the impacts of climate change right here in San Luis Obispo. MORE INFORMATION

SLO Chamber Membership Mixer

Every month SLO Chamber members gather after hours to catch up, meet new members, do a bit of networking and get an inside glance at a local business. Membership Mixers happen on the third Wednesday of every month and provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other and share business contacts all in the friendly confines of a member business. A benefit to all Chamber members, these networking events provide the opportunity for the host to showcase their digs, show off what they do and maybe even boast a little about the services they offer. All members are welcome to invite a non-member as a one-time guest. The guest will be contacted at a later date about the benefits of a membership. MORE INFORMATION

People’s Self-Help Housing Builder Games

1060 Kendall Road 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Cheer on community teams as they build custom playhouses for children. An afternoon of games, barbeque, auctions, and entertainment will see who becomes the team to carry home the coveted title of the 2022 Builder Games Champion!! Proceeds will go to our supportive housing and education programs which directly benefit our cherished residents. MORE INFORMATION

Templeton Women In Business Luncheon

McPhee's Grill 416 S Main St, Templeton

Join the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce for educational and inspirational speakers, networking, and a delicious lunch. REGISTER  

Inspired Home and Health Expo


Alex Madonna Expo Center 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Inspired Home & Health Expo of San Luis Obispo connects you the consumer to local businesses for all your health, wellness, home improvement & garden needs. The expo with its over 100 home improvement experts offers resources, medical screenings, remodeling ideas, health advice, home & garden tips, ideas for building, decorating and organizing your home, and educational seminars, cooking demonstrations & workshops. Admission and parking are free. REGISTER

AnglelCon 2024

Rod & Hammer Rock 855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Six innovative and disruptive startups compete for $100,000+ in investment funding to help grow their business. Cal Poly’s CIE SBDC will host six brilliant tech-driven startups from Central California in a pitch competition to win $100,000+ in equity-backed funding at the seventh annual AngelCon on Thursday, May 2nd at 5 p.m. The hybrid event will take place in person at Rod & Hammer Rock and stream on YouTube Live. Agenda: 5-6PM Dinner & Networking w/ Startups (in-person only) 6-7:15PM Startups Pitch 7:15-7:25PM AngelCon 2023 Winner Updates 7:30PM Winner Announcements - Audience + Investment Choice Tickets $20 - Virtual $75 - In person

$10 – $75