Economic Activities Committee

The Economic Activity Committee meets every third Thursday, at 9 a.m., at the Downtown Association Office. The most recently formed committee (est. 1998), the Economic Activity Committee was established to oversee matters of economic interest that affect Downtown. Issues such as business retention and attraction, clustering, retail space availability, economic forecast, franchising and others are discussed and implemented. The committee works with the Economic Development Manager at the city of San Luis Obispo to formulate strategies for the economic viability of downtown. The Economic Activity Committee also oversees the ongoing compliance with the Strategic Operating Plan for Downtown.

Economic Activities Committee Members

• Tres Felman - Hands Gallery, Chair
• Therese Cron - Copeland Properties
• Brad Bilsten - B. Anthony and Company Jewelers & The Gold Concept
• Steve Owens - Journal Plus
• Natalie Tartaglia - Tartaglia Realty
• Branden Welshons - Better Business Financial Services
• Alex Gough - Adobe Realty
• George Garcia - Garcia Architecture + Design
• Reese T. Davies - Founders Community Bank
• Pierre Rademaker - Rademaker Design
• Claire Clark - City of SLO - Guest