Foundation for the Performing Arts Center Moved Their Office

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The Foundation for the Performing Arts Center has transferred to the historic Barneberg House at 550 Dana St. in Downtown San Luis Obispo.

They are now sharing a building with the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation. According to the executive director of the foundation Heather Cochrane, their new office is great for their bottom line. Read the Entire Article

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