Paso Robles and Cal Poly Move Forward on Spaceport Initiative

On December 6, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Cal Poly to collaborate on the efforts to obtain a spaceport license for the Paso Robles Airport.  The agreement will activate Cal Poly’s Aerospace Engineering Department, along with undergraduate and graduate students from several other departments to develop the spaceport license application for submittal to the Federal Aviation Administration by Summer 2023.  Read more HERE.

CubeSat Display in Airport Lobby

The Paso Robles Airport invites the public to learn about CubeSats — a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites — co-invented at Cal Poly in the late 1990s that have become an international design standard. On loan to the City of Paso Robles courtesy of the CubeSat Lab in the Engineering Department at Cal Poly, the full-size CubeSat model on display in the airport lobby is an ExoCube2 design, first launched into space in 2015 and again in 2021 with a mission to monitor changes in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.  CubeSat research and development, testing, and manufacture will be a focus of both the Paso Robles Spaceport and the Tech Corridor.

Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp

Do you love to build things, craft things, and work with your hands?  Local employer, Rantec, and SLO Partners invite you to apply for their new Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp.  A 6-week hands-on training program that will teach you the skills to work in the exciting field of cutting-edge manufacturing. SLO Partners will help successful graduates gain the opportunity to work in the manufacturing industry on the Central Coast.
Starts February 6, 2023

Women in Tech Scholarship Program

SLO Partners and Fullstack Academy are proud to offer three (3) “Women In Tech” $2,000 scholarships for each of their upcoming online Immersive Technical Full-Time, and Part-Time Bootcamps for both Software Development and Cyber Security.  These courses prepare candidates for career roles in technology. No prior experience is required to enroll in the program. SLO Partners aims to increase the representation of local women in STEM careers. 

5 Paso Restaurants in Michelin Guide

Food and wine play an important role in the economy of Paso Robles, and the quality of our local restaurants has been highlighted in the prestigious Michelin Guide with the following updated listings:

• Les Petites Canailles
• in bloom
• Six Test Kitchen (1-star)
• The Restaurant at JUSTIN (1-star, Green Star)
• The Hatch

To learn more about Paso's restaurant scene visit Travel Paso.  Also check out the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance to discover our over 200 local wineries.

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

North County Job Boards

Looking for work or looking to hire staff? 
Here are several 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.

Can You Start a Business in a Recession?

What do Uber, Airbnb, Instagram, Venmo, FedEx, Trader Joe’s, Burger King, and Bath & Body Works have in common? They all started and grew during a recession. Economic downturns can be good for business and good for startups. Are we entering a recession now and can you start a business in a recession? History tells us that the biggest opportunities await in hard times. Markets become hungry for something different, something better, and more efficient.

Starting an E-commerce Business – Tips to Selling Online

Are you thinking of expanding into or starting an e-commerce business? Selling products online has some unique challenges you must know before taking your first step into e-commerce.  In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you the basics of selling online, tips on finding customers, how to make your online shop easy to use, and common challenges you should consider when starting an e-commerce business. 

Starting a Business - How To Build a Foundation That Lasts

Two pigs built their business with little preparation, using hay and sticks, but their businesses crumbled when the big bad wolf came around with unexpected challenges. The third pig had a solid plan, building with concrete and brick, so when the big bad wolf came, his business survived. In this webinar, you will learn the tools, mindset, and skills you’ll need to build a solid business foundation that will help you overcome future obstacles.

Starting A Business On Shoestring Budget In 2023

Starting a business can be overwhelming, but the most significant barrier to starting a business is the cost. In this webinar, USA TODAY senior small business columnist and author of The Small Business Bible, Steve Strauss, teach you how to save money on the most common startup expenses. You will learn about:

• Building a website for little to no money
• Low-cost marketing options
• Affordable online business ideas
• Free or low-cost business resources

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.