The SPOTLIGHT
Monday, December 12, 2022
~Photo by Peter Mounteer
Welcome to the Pacific Grove Spotlight! The aim of this e-newsletter is to get your week in Pacific Grove started out right. Here you will find useful information on Chamber events and initiatives, member news, and timely, up-to-date information for businesses owners. You will also find a bit of Pacific Grove spirit and appreciation and a closer look at the Chamber's advocacy efforts.
SPOTLIGHT on Advocacy
Business Education

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Plan Your Website for Online Success - 12/14/22

You know you need a website for your business. But, how do you set it up for online success? First, you need to have a solid plan in place. Fortunately, this webinar will help with exactly that!

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centralcoast.score.org
Help I need to Hire - Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

One of the biggest concerns of a small business owner today is the competition for talented, dedicated, high performing employees. The business costs and impact of employee turnover can be grouped into four major buckets: The estimated cost to...

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centralcoast.score.org
Helpful Tips for Businesses
Eight Employment Notices Have Updates for January 1, 2023

In California, every business is required to post not only the Wage Order(s) that apply to its operation and the Minimum Wage Order where employees can see them, but also 16 additional employment notices. And eight of the required 18 employment...

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advocacy.calchamber.com
4 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With an eye on the next big thing and an insatiable appetite for success, entrepreneurs are a special breed. They're also willing to take risks, experiment with new ideas and give it...

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www.entrepreneur.com
Monday, Dec. 19th Luncheon / Speaker Col. Sweeney, US Army..

The World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay Area continues their monthly lecture series in presenting contemporary international issues. Monday, December 19, 2022 / Col. Bruce Sweeney, U.S. Army (Retired) Ethiopia: Understanding the Conflict...

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business.pacificgrove.org
CITY COUNCIL RECAP
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, December 7th, 2022



REGULAR AGENDA 
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS 
13. NEW BUSINESS 
A. Mayor Pro Tempore Click to View  VOTE TO APPROVE COUNCIL MEMBER NICK SMITH AS MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR 2 YEARS: 7-0
B. Mayor Pro Tempore Role and Appointment Click to View  VOTE TO APPROVE RECOMMENDED ACTION: 7-0
D. Council Goals 2023-2024 Click to View  NO ACTION TAKEN, COUNCIL WILL FORM WORKING GROUPS AFTER GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP IN JANUARY
E. Small Business Recovery Action Plan Click to View  PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION ONLY RE: RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, NO ACTION TAKEN
F. Cannabis Retail License Click to View  VOTE TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION WITHOUT CONDITION #3: 7-0
SPOTLIGHT on Our Community
Pacific Grove Shuttle Passes to the
2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
NOW AVAILABLE!

SPOTLIGHT on Our Members
Upcoming Member Specials/Events!
Pacific Grove Library Renaissance Series Finale

For the Renaissance series' finale, musical performance Dianne Lyle's Afro-Latin Jazz Dance Program will present a multi-media show based upon the 1921 ground-breaking musical revue "Shuffle Along" on Friday, December 16th at 5:30pm. This event...

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business.pacificgrove.org
VOCI a cappella Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert

VOCI a cappella Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert is December 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Meals on Wheels Community Center. Come get into the holiday spirit and enjoy this free concert with light refreshments. VOCI is a group of l Cantori singers....

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business.pacificgrove.org
Julia's Mushroom Foraging Classes

Join us from 2:00 - 5:00 pm on December 18th for a 3 hour guided mushroom foraging adventure! We will provide an introduction to foraging mushrooms in our local area. Space is limited. Reserve your spot now. $45.00 per person. Julia's Foraging Class

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business.pacificgrove.org
December 15 - Holiday Cookies, 5:30-8:30pm

This region and the climate give us access to delicious fruit year-round, but in particular, the summer fruit just cannot be beaten: peaches, nectarines, strawberries, plums, blackberries, and so many more! For this workshop, we will have a...

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happygirlkitchen.com
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