By Josh Cross

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than by supporting the heart of our community — our amazing local businesses! When you choose to shop local, you’re not just buying a gift, you’re making a real difference in Atascadero. Here’s how:

• You support local families and jobs. Every dollar you spend at a local business helps support our friends, neighbors, and families who work hard to make Atascadero thrive! Can you imagine if everyone had to leave Atascadero to find jobs, groceries, restaurants, services, and more? Our wonderful community would be a ghost town without amazing local businesses. 
• You boost our local economy. Shopping local keeps those dollars circulating within our community, strengthening our local economy. What does having a strong economy mean? Well, it means more local jobs — more fun things to do — and more great places to eat and enjoy. We all win when we support each other!
• You’ll discover unique and special gifts. Ditch the generic gifts! Our local shops offer treasures you won’t find anywhere else — perfect for showing your valentine just how special they are.
• You can create a happier and more enjoyable community. Shopping local creates connections, builds relationships, and strengthens the bonds that make Atascadero such a special place. Connect with your neighbors,and make new friends. Who knows, you might even meet your next valentine while browsing!

Are you ready to spread the love this month to our local shops? Here’s a few ideas you can try!

• Treat your sweetheart to a romantic dinner at a local restaurant.
• Surprise your loved one with a unique gift from a local boutique or artisan.
• Enjoy a fun date night at the theaters or local brewery. 
• Buy tickets to the Sweetheart Stroll Sip & Shop on February 14.
• Stop by the Chamber to pick up a complimentary Shop Local Atascadero sticker.

This February, let’s show our local businesses how much we care. Let’s make it a month of support they’ll never forget! #LoveAtascadero

New December Chamber Members

Mexicans Junk Removal 

2Mexicans.com 

DCR Framing 

dcrframing.com 

James Gentry Musician and Band 

solosaxnightparty.com 

North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation 

NCDPAF.org 

Paso Food CO-OP 

pasofoodcooperative.com 

Paso Robles Ford 

pasoford.com 

Protective Law Corporation 

LawNews.TV

TV Pure Vision Financial Consultants 

purevisionfinancialconsultants.com 

SERVPRO of Morro Bay to King City 

servpromorrobaykingcity.com 

Your People Professionals 

ypp.com

New North County Latinos In Business Members

Corvus Wealth Advisors

corvuswealth.com 

DC Ranch, LLC (Organic Farm) 

Morro Accessories Boutique 

morroaccessoryboutique.com 

The Paso Food CO-OP 

pasofoodcooperative.com 

Azteca Market (NCLB) 

aztecamarketatascadero.com

Upcoming Events

Register for upcoming events at atascaderochamber.org/events/events-calendar.

State of the City

Thursday, February 13 | 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Location: Colony Cinemas

Sweetheart Stroll Sip & Shop 

Friday, February 14 | 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Location: Downtown Atascadero 

The Annual Awards Dinner & Gala

Saturday, April 5 

Location: Rava Wines 

SLO CAL Wine Passport 

Good all year. On sale now!

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