Wake Up Paso November 2026

Wake Up Paso

Back by popular demand, this event brings our business community together, creating a space to connect, share ideas, and stay informed. Go behind-the-scenes on what’s happening in North San Luis Obispo County.

Connect with local leaders, enjoy breakfast, and stay up to date on the ideas, projects, and business insights shaping our community’s future - straight from the people driving it forward.

Featured Speakers
 

John Hamon | Mayor of Paso Robles
John Hamon is a fourth-generation Central Coast resident, businessman, pilot, and longtime community leader in Paso Robles. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he earned his contractor's license in 1978 and became owner of his family's overhead garage door business.
First elected to the Paso Robles City Council in 2006, Hamon served as Mayor Pro Tempore before being appointed Mayor in 2023. He has dedicated decades to public service through organizations including the Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, Paso Robles Volunteer Fire Department, and numerous city and county boards.
John and his wife, Marjorie, are active members of St. Rose Catholic Church and enjoy traveling, flying, and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Stacie Jacob | Founder & Chief Strategist - Solterra Strategies
Stacie Jacob brings deep experience helping destinations grow while staying true to who they are. As Founder and Chief Strategist of Solterra Strategies, she works with DMOs to define their “North Star” — with a clear story that guides communications, unites partners, and supports thoughtful, sustainable tourism development. Today, the Paso Robles wine and tourism ecosystem generates approximately $2.8 billion in economic impact and welcomes more than 2.5 million visitors each year. Stacie will share a few best practices for how Paso competes on the big stage as a world-class destination. She’ll also offer simple takeaways on how each of us can support this powerful local ecosystem.

Dr. James Brescia | President & Founder - SLO Partners
Dr. James Brescia is the President and Founder of the SLO Career and Technical Education Foundation and manages the Encore Center on Railroad Street in Paso Robles. Jim has served the county since 1989 in roles including teacher, principal, college instructor, school district superintendent, and San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Brescia also serves on the Chamber Board of Directors.

Interested in sponsoring Wake Up Paso? Reach out to mae.gonzalez@pasorobleschamber.com for more details.