The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized as an organization that inspires hope and creates a brighter future in San Luis Obispo County.

The Community Spirit Award was presented to the SLO Chamber by United Way of San Luis Obispo County at its Annual Recognition Event on June 17.

“We are very proud to have such great, diverse partnerships and appreciate what these individuals, businesses and their employees have contributed this past year to improving the quality of life in San Luis Obispo County by working with United Way,” said Charlene Rosales, United Way COO. United Way also honored several other local businesses and individuals at the event for their contributions to the community.

The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce was also recognized for holding an ongoing workplace giving program and participating in community service activities.

One major recent contribution of the SLO Chamber is the release earlier this year of its Economic Vision document, which has been highly praised and even endorsed by the city of San Luis Obispo.

By using the six-point economic strategy featured its new Economic Vision document, the Chamber strives to enhance the area’s quality of life, diversity, sense of place, and collaboration, as well as create an atmosphere that allows for more head-of-household jobs.

The SLO Chamber works to provide forward-looking strategies that prepare San Luis Obispo for coming economic opportunities, and its Economic Vision will serve as the foundation of the Chamber’s future policies and practices.

The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest voluntary organization in San Luis Obispo County. As an independent non-profit corporation (not affiliated with government or any other agency), we uniquely serve the needs of our 1,400 members.

For more information about the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce and its member-driven programs, visit www.slochamber.org.