Paso Robles Chamber

Gina

Fitzpatrick

President/CEO Paso Robles Chamber

The Merge

Two Heads are Better Than One

What’s better than one Chamber looking out for your best interests and strengthening our local business community? Two that are becoming one, of course! Earlier this year we announced the plan to merge the Paso Robles and Templeton Chambers of Commerce into one stronger, unified organization. Although our membership spans throughout all of San Luis Obispo County, our direct coverage area now encompasses Creston, Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel, Shandon, Lake Nacimiento and Oak Shores communities.

While we entered this new phase of improved benefits and increased collective marketing, legislative and economic potential, it wasn’t without its challenges. There is a reason it’s said: “Good things come to those who wait.” So where are we now? What have we done and what is on the horizon in the near future?

We are happy to report that we continue to work closely with legal representatives that are guiding the merger so that all of our i’s are dotted and our t’s are crossed.

Three additional seats were added to the Paso Robles Board of Directors that have been and will continue to be filled with business representatives or residents of Templeton so that we continue to understand the specific needs of that community.

We were able to honor and keep alive two beloved Templeton Chamber events: the 4th of July celebration in Templeton Park and the Women in Business Luncheons held the second Thursday of each month at McPhee’s.

Our Annual Gala was a success this year as we proudly incorporated awards traditionally celebrated by each of our communities. Our Roblans of the Year, Pat Bland and Brian Thorndyke, shared the stage with Templeton Business of the Year, McPhee’s Grill. A great time was had by all!

Chamber staff is analyzing each member of both organizations to initiate dialogue on Chamber resources available, whether you are a staff of one or a large corporation of many.

In both communities, the offices and Visitor Centers continue to operate and expanded hours will soon be added in Templeton once dedicated staff is fully onboarded.

In the near future, we will be in contact with all Paso Robles and Templeton Chamber Members, who will be asked to vote to adopt the merger. Keep your eyes open for more information!

After the membership vote, our bylaws will be amended to encompass interests of all members, in all business sectors, and with sustained growth in mind.

While “two heads are better than one,” the nearly 1,000 members of this newly combined organization will provide the voices, ideas and input needed to continue to make north county the most desirable place to live, work, shop and vacation.

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