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When we were planning our tour we easily pegged San Francisco and Los Angeles as markets that we wanted to visit. And we knew that we needed something in between. A look at the Google map pointed us to San Luis Obispo. But we had never heard of this magical place that they call SLO. Who could we visit? What could we do?

A quick call to the Chamber of Commerce turned us to Missy at iiiDesign. Missy and the iiiDesign crew told us all about their market, and introduced us to SLOCAMA, the San Luis Obispo Creative and Marketing Alliance.

They scheduled a SLOCAMA meeting at the iiiDesign Studios for marketing, creative and internet workers. To meet and greet with the passengers of the Plaid van. What cool people. Super friendly, engaging and full of fun. We traded road stories and agency shop talk. And made new friends in a place where we all now want to live.

The iiiDesign space was super. They've moved in with Big Images and Delicious (not that delicious, but another delicious), and renovated an old garage/mechanic building, turning it into the ultimate creative studio. It's a group space, shared with all three firms. The end result is a sweet place filled with inspired creatives and a collaborative work environment.

If that weren't enough, after directing us to an awesome location for the 11:40 show, then treated us to a BBQlicious lunch at the Firestone Grill.

Thanks everyone in SLO for getting a little Plaid today!!

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