Business Resources
Business Services available by the Workforce Development Board provide economic and workforce development resources to the business community. In partnership with the SLOCal Careers Center Employer Services, Business Services provide a link with economic development, sector strategies, workforce-focused solutions, marketing, Labor Market information, and referrals to an inventory of programs and services which make up the broader economic development system in San Luis Obispo County.
This Business Resource Guide was developed as part of a Business Engagement Plan that outlined the resources and options an employer could pursue to address assessment findings. This includes providing the Business Resource Guide and linking the employer to local, state, and federal resources. We try to ensure information is up-to-date and accurate. If you would like to request an update to your organization’s listing, please contact us at (805) 781-1908.
The Workforce Development Board is proud to offer the Employer Training Series in partnership with the California Employers Association (CEA). These no-cost trainings are designed to help local employers stay informed on current HR topics, labor laws, and workplace best practices. Each session provides practical guidance to support compliance, strengthen workplace policies, and address today’s workforce challenges. Below, you’ll find recordings of our most recent trainings.
In addition to the training series, all County employers have access to a complimentary Human Resources Hotline through CEA. This valuable resource provides professional HR guidance on topics including hiring and termination processes, paid sick leave laws and FMLA, employee breaks, meal periods and overtime, employee handbooks, harassment prevention, remote work policies, and more. The hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 888-710-0450.
The San Luis Obispo Chamber's Family-Friendly Workplace Accelerator Program is designed to help businesses attract and retain a strong, inclusive workforce through the implementation of policies that do not necessarily require significant financial investment. The program, is supported by investment from both the County of San Luis Obispo and First 5 of San Luis Obispo County. Family-friendly policies may include but are not limited to flexible scheduling, accommodations and support, health spending accounts, and child care support. Watch this video to learn more about the no-cost program and learn about what local employers like Morris & Garritano are doing to create a family-friendly workplace.
