Paso Airport Welcomes Space Tech Companies Working on NASA Project

This month, the Paso Robles Airport was host to a group of space technology companies conducting tests as part of NASA's multi-phase Artemis project, the first step in the next era of human exploration of space. Together with commercial and international partners, NASA's Artemis mission will establish a sustainable presence on the Moon to prepare for missions to Mars.  During Artemis II, four astronauts will fly around the Moon to test NASA's foundational human deep space exploration capabilities.  Artemis III, currently planned for 2025, will mark humanity’s first return to the lunar surface in more than 50 years.  NASA will make history by sending the first humans to explore the region near the lunar South Pole.  

Major space initiatives such as the Artemis project involve a wide range of specialized engineering firms to create the new technologies required for space exploration.  Among the companies participating in the week of testing at the Paso Robles Airport was Stellar Exploration, a company that designs and builds miniaturized aerospace solutions for military, civil and commercial customers.  Recently, Stellar Exploration provided the micro-propulsion system for NASA's CAPSTONE project, a microwave oven–sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds that has been in lunar orbit since November 13, 2022.  Stellar Exploration has also signed a Letter of Intent to house their business at the Paso Robles Airport if and when it is granted a Spaceport license from the FAA.

New Test Site Created at Paso Airport

The Paso Robles Airport has recently renovated an area of the airport property that had not been actively used for decades and can now be utilized as a testing site by engineering firms developing small-scale next-generation space technologies.  With the addition of the new testing site, companies have expressed interest in permanently basing business operations in Paso Robles.

The new testing site was created using recycled road materials collected from various street repair projects around the city. The material was used to rebuild the original access to the site that dates from WWII when the Paso Robles Airport was originally built for the US Military. The test site construction project was also an opportunity for new hires in the City's Street Division to train on the heavy equipment they will be using while working on Paso's city streets.

Paso Robles Listed Among "2023 Best of the Best" on Tripadvisor

Paso has been named a Top 15 Travelers' Choice by Tripadvisor. Tourism is a vital pillar of our local economy that supports thousands of local jobs and generates major tax revenues that support a wide range of municipal services provided to residents by the City of Paso Robles. To learn more about all the amazing activities and attractions our town has to offer for visitors and residents alike, visit TravelPaso.com. 

Fort Hunter Liggett Community Relations Executive Board Meets

Fort Hunter Liggett’s (FHL) quarterly Community Relations Executive Board meeting was held at Camp Roberts this week.  Participants in the working session included Paso Robles Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon, King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, FHL Base Commander Col. Lisa Lamb, and military and civilian base managers from FHL as well as Camp Roberts and the Monterey Presidio. Topics that were discussed included ongoing collaboration between military bases and local communities, particularly in areas where the military bases can show support for local city initiatives including transportation and economic development.

Pick Paso for Economic Development

Earlier this year the City updated its website with a new color palette, professional photos and an easier-to-navigate homepage. Additionally, a specialized domain name, PickPaso.com, has been secured for use in promotional initiatives for business attraction. The specialized domain links directly to the Economic Development section of the City website to aid businesses interested in Paso Robles as a location for their business creation, relocation or expansion.  Check out the new look to the City website, and the new Econ Dev domain at PickPaso.com

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

Development Project Updates

Check out the numerous projects planned and in process in our community.  The City of Paso Robles Community Development Department publishes the Development Project Updates with information on projects throughout the City. Click here to learn more.

How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Get a Small Business Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How Google Workspace Can Boost Your Small Business Efficiency

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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!