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Downtown SLO Business Mixers

A New Way to Connect

Join us for a new series of Downtown SLO Business Mixers! These events will be a unique blend of learning and networking designed specifically for downtown business owners and employees. This is a chance to foster friendships and community with your fellow neighbors, as well as other community partners.

Business mixers are free for members of our organization! Members include representatives of retailers, restaurants, or services in our defined Business Improvement Area, as well as active Voluntary Members. Non-member tickets are available for purchase.

Not sure of your membership status? Reach out to Kelly@DowntownSLO.com.


Upcoming Events


Downtown SLO Business Safety Forum

Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 8:00–9:00 AM
San Luis Obispo Library Community Room | 995 Palm Street

Downtown SLO will be partnering with the City of SLO and other local agencies for a panel discussion specific to safety in downtown. Areas of focus will include emergency preparedness, law enforcement, homelessness response, and more.

This event will be an opportunity for downtown business owners and employees to gain meaningful education, safety resources, and a chance for open Q&A with safety agency leaders.


Downtown SLO Business Mixer

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Eighty20 Group | 586 Higuera St, Suite 200

Our next Downtown Business Mixer is just around the corner! Eighty20 Group is our generous sponsor and host for another evening of mixing and mingling with your friends and neighbors. Light bites, drinks, fun games, and hard hat tours of the new Brickhouse SLO luxury condominiums will be included in the evening’s festivities.

RSVP link coming soon!