Author: Verdin Team

A Custom Board Allows a Wheelchair-Bound Teen to Surf Again

A Custom Board Allows a Wheelchair-Bound Teen to Surf Again The following story comes from Frank Springer, whose son Jared has been in a wheelchair ever since a brain tumor rendered him unable to use the right side of his body. Jack’s Helping Hand pitched an idea to a team of Cal Poly students taking […]

Mary Verdin Named in “Top 50 Women in Business”

In the keenly competitive world of marketing, Mary Verdin exemplifies creativity, experience and innovation, and she is always learning to stay a leader in her profession. Mary also has the highest of professional and ethical standards and a stellar reputation for delivering results. Mary Verdin Named in “Top 50 Women in Business” In the keenly […]

CIO Solutions Rebrand: Putting the Friendly in Tech Friendly

In March 2018 CIO Solutions and TekTegrity merged their two companies to offer unsurpassed IT management and consulting services to Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno Counties. Coming together under the CIO Solutions name, the company was looking for a fresh, cohesive image to help define their company’s new standing that would speak […]

5 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer

5 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer by: Megan Maloney, Sr. Director Marketing & Communications, Dignity Health There’s a lot to love about summer. Warm weather and breaks from school mean weekends at the beach, backyard barbecues and outdoor dinners. Summer is a season to be enjoyed, but it’s important to be aware of […]

​Nonprofit Spotlight: Central Coast Tourism Council

​Nonprofit Spotlight: Central Coast Tourism Council Why is tourism important to our local economy?In 2016, travel-generated spending totaled $1.58 billion, and contributed $18 million to local tax revenue in San Luis Obispo County. In the same year, travel created 17,810 reported jobs, and makes up 10.2% of total employment in our area.Without this important influx […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation

Nonprofit Spotlight: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation The community of Arroyo Grande is growing, and their hospital is expanding right alongside them.Arroyo Grande Community Hospital provides award-wining care to South San Luis Obispo County. Its ER beats the national average wait time to see a doctor; its Acute Rehabilitation Center is the only one of […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Hearst Cancer Resource Center

Nonprofit Spotlight: Hearst Cancer Resource Center by: Courtney Crawford, Verdin Intern Hearst Cancer Resource Center (HCRC) is a center in San Luis Obispo that provides free programs and services to people diagnosed with cancer and their families. This year, the center is celebrating 10 years of providing services and assistance to the San Luis Obispo […]

Happy Heart Month

Happy Heart Month by: Kaitlyn Hoyer Learn how to love your heart this month.When we think about February we tend to associate it with Valentine’s Day—but at Verdin, we’re challenging you to dedicate this month to loving your heart! February is American Heart Month and Dignity Health Central Coast is joining the American Heart Association […]