Paso Robles and Atascadero Awarded Broadband Grant

The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero were recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission for the North County Broadband Strategic Plan. The grant is for costs related to the development of broadband network projects to benefit unserved or underserved Californians. Paso Robles and Atascadero have partnered to increase internet access for the residents and businesses of Northern San Luis Obispo County. 

November 14: Public Forum at City Hall on Broadband Development 

The public forum will include an overview of the broadband strategy project that is underway and a panel discussion regarding digital inclusion. Panel participants will include representatives from the public sector, education, healthcare, and business. Forum to be held Nov. 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 1000 Spring Street.

Paso Robles 2Q Sales Tax Highlights

Paso Robles’ receipts from April through June were 5.3% above the second sales period in 2021. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were up 8.3%. The City experienced another solid growth period from the business-industry group with garden/ag sales contributing. Even with rising menu prices, patrons enjoyed frequenting casual eateries and quick service restaurants, whether to celebrate special occasions or socialize.  Read the report HERE.

NASA CubeSat Powered by Stellar Exploration to Enter Lunar Orbit 

CAPSTONE, a microwave oven–sized CubeSat, was launched on June 28th from New Zealand as part of a NASA mission to the moon and, after a four-month journey to its target destination will enter lunar orbit on November 13th. Stellar Exploration, a company that designs and builds miniaturized aerospace solutions for military, civil and commercial customers is providing CAPSTONE’s propulsion system. In April, Dr. Tomas Svitek, President of Stellar Exploration, and Mayor Martin officially signed a Letter of Intent for future collaboration related to the Paso Robles Spaceport project. 

Spaceport Presentation Hosted by Paso Robles Lions Club

On November 8th, Paso Robles Airport Manager, Mark Scandalis, and Economic Development Manager, Paul Sloan, presented the Paso Robles Spaceport and Tech Corridor project to a packed house at the Paso Robles Lions Club. As part of the City's ongoing communications outreach, presentations have also been made to the Paso Robles Main Street Association, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Estrella Warbirds Museum Association, Paso Robles Library Association, North SLO County Association of REALTORS®, Paso Robles Rotary Club, and others. On Dec. 7th the project will be presented to the Atascadero Rotary Club.  For more information on presentations contact psloan@prcity.com.

Community Asked to Test Internet Access and Speed

The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero, through their joint broadband strategy project, and the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast, have launched an internet needs assessment survey and speed test campaign for the public to self-report their digital experiences and internet speeds at home, work, or wherever they connect. More information

November 14-20 is National Apprenticeship Week!

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and learn more about apprenticeship opportunities in the Construction Trades in SLO County. View live demonstrations and hear from current apprentices about their experience in the various crafts. Find out why the Construction Trade's earn-and-learn apprenticeship model is right for you, local students, and the community!

North County Job Boards

Looking for work or looking to hire staff? 
Here are two North County Job Boards listing a wide range of available positions:

• Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Classifieds
  
  
• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Job Board
  
  
• City of Paso Robles Job Openings

The "Pipeline" Report

Check out the numerous projects in process in our community.  The City of Paso Robles Community Development Department publishes The "Pipeline" Report with the status of Planning Entitlements and Building permits throughout the City. Click here to learn more.

Expert Advice for Veteran Entrepreneurs

This Veterans Day, join us as we celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country and recognize the successes of veteran business owners! In this webinar, our expert panel will answer your questions, offer advice on starting businesses, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of owning a business.

How to Write a Business Plan and Avoid Getting Stuck in the Planning Process

You’ve come up with a concrete business idea, but to ensure you make it to your intended destination on your business journey, you need a professional business plan to lay out the path. In this webinar, our expert presenter will go step-by-step on how to fill out each section, explaining what parts are necessary to get started and which areas can be finished as you continue your business journey.

The Basics of E-commerce – How to Establish Your Online Presence

Having an online presence is a necessity for businesses of all sizes and types to stay competitive, but luckily it's easier than ever before to build a digital brand. In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain the value of E-commerce, the online advertising options available to small businesses, and how to build traffic to your website and create sales.

Step-by-Step Financial Assessment Workshop

Can you afford to quit your job and devote yourself to starting a business, or should you build your business as a side project? Financing a start-up is not easy, and knowing how much money you have to work with will help you avoid financial pitfalls. It's time to get real about your personal finances. In this webinar, our expert presenter will take you step-by-step through our financial assessment workshop.

How To Apply for a Business License

Find out how to apply for a business license, including fees, taxes, and other required permits and forms.  The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for providing service to the general public, business license applicants and each existing licensee. Our objective is to assist each business in obtaining the proper business license and/or permit and to ensure proper compliance to the business license code for all businesses transacting business within the city.  

City Website Business Tools  

The City has updated the Economic Development section on the City website.  Details on related programs along with specialized business development tools can be found in this section, including tools for Business Data, Smart Mapping, Demographic Data, Talent Pool, Opportunity Zone, Community Profile, and links for researching commercial property listings.

Public Mapping Applications

The City IT department has been hard at work developing and implementing the City’s new ArcGIS Enterprise system. This new platform will replace ArcReader and has allowed for the development of both public and staff GIS desktop and mobile applications. There are a number of applications already being utilized with additional functionality and layer content on the way.  Visit the City website and take the new mapping tools for a spin!

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles is a co-working, shared office & event space offering a variety of dedicated and private desks and offices as well as meeting spaces that are perfect for remote workers, entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, freelancers and more.