Business

Saturday, Sep. 06, 2008

Biz Buzz: Templeton hooks fresh fish market

Trio of North County residents will open Pier 46 on Wednesday adjacent to Trader Joe’s

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Two longtime local families are bringing the shore inland through a new venture called Pier 46 Seafood. The fish market, slated to open this Wednesday next to Trader Joe’s in Templeton, will sell fresh fish and shellfish, as well as live shellfish from Morro Bay, Avila Beach, Santa Barbara, San Diego and San Francisco.

The business is a partnership by Tony DeGarimore of Paso Robles and Eric and Jennifer Gonzales of Templeton.

The three believe they are tapping into a needed niche in the North County.

“This way, customers don’t have to waste the fuel to drive to Morro Bay or over the Grade to Avila for their seafood,” DeGarimore said.

The 1,300 square-foot space will also offer a take-out menu for dishes such as fish tacos, grilled seafood and clam chowder.

DeGarimore, former owner of Atascadero wholesaler Central Coast Seafood, is the half-brother of Giovanni DeGarimore, owner of Giovanni’s Fish Market waterfront eatery in

Morro Bay.

Giovanni Comin, Tony De-

Garimore’s stepbrother, purchased the wholesale business for an undisclosed amount in 2007, Tony DeGarimore said.

Pier 46, a name chosen for its location off Highway 46, is designed with modern touches, Tony DeGarimore said.

Eight employees will staff the shop.

—Tonya Strickland

Leadership class wraps up

San Luis Obispo’s Wallace Group, a multidiscipline consulting firm, has completed an inaugural leadership training class for 10 of its employees.

The classes — taught by the firm’s principals, directors and managers — began in November and wrapped up in August. Students were trained in motivation, financial management, communication, project management, delegation, contracts, marketing, business development and human resources.

Wallace Group Leadership graduates include Adam Porter, Ann Sever, Bill Lindahl, Eric Soderin, Kari Wagner, Lonnie Lepore, Lori Thompson, Michael Borger, Rachel Arnold and Shannon McOuat.

The Wallace Group has 37 employees in civil engineering, construction management, GIS, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, planning, public works administration, right-of-way, surveying and water resources.

—Melanie Cleveland

Local performers get together at Friday event

Compass Health hosted a celebration Friday at its Mission View Health Center in San Luis Obispo.

The event, titled “The Performing Arts Collide,” featured performances by the San Luis Obispo Little Theater, The Coastal Conservatory and the Studio of the Performing Arts.

Administrator Matthew Lysobey said the event grew from Compass’ new Purposedriven Empowerment and Enrichment Program for Seniors, which provides a variety of activities for residents of the center.

Other programs included movie reviews, dramatic presentations, poetry readings, Spanish classes and other activities hosted by residents.

Mission View is located at 1425 Woodside Drive.

—Stephen Curran