"Who We Are"

We are a group of community-minded people - business owners, city officials & residents alike - who want to improve and bring notice to Grover Beach, California.  Our mission statement says it all: "Promoting prosperity by building a united alliance of motivated Central Coast citizens working together with city officials, business owners and the public to support our local economy, welfare and quality of life." 

Our current Board of Directors includes . . .

Tom Rehder - President, Treasurer
Amy Rehder- Secretary
Kieth Lowande - Director
Victoria Bianchi - Director
Bambi Moseley - Director

"How We Got Started"

Valerie Mercado, owner of Noble Productions, was the original president when Grover Beach United was started back in 2011. However, due to her growing business, she stepped down and appointed then-Vice President Linda McClure as her successor.

Linda discussed with the group (approximately 5 people at the time) the idea of making Grover Beach United a non-profit organization.   Papers were filed and after approximately two years, our nonprofit status was approved.  As of August 5, 2013, we are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation, classified as a public charity by the IRS; our Tax Identification Number is 46-3320025.  See our IRS letter HERE.

"Involved in our Community"

We are dedicated to improving our community as well as promoting our local businesses.  We've organized fundraisers for local citizens who've experienced a tragedy, and for other local causes.  We've supported efforts to bring a K-9 Unit to the Grover Beach Police Department and to put new flooring in the Fire Station.  We bring people together to ensure that the City of Grover Beach and our beautiful beaches are kept clean.  We've organized "Think, Live, Buy Local" Cash Mobs at local businesses.  We operated a 4th of July Fireworks Booth this year (2016.)  We also sponsor & organize the Annual Grover Beach All Vehicle Auto Show, to bring the most interesting vehicles on the Central Coast & throughout California to Grover Beach.  Watch this site (or follow us on Facebook) for news about our next community &/or beach improvement project.

"Where We're Headed in 2017 and Beyond"

Our organizational goals include boosting tourism and bringing new businesses & long-term residents to Grover Beach & the 5 Cities area.  We look forward to launching a group advertising campaign for businesses in our local area in the coming months.  We hope to show locals as well as tourists why Grover Beach is such an amazing place to live and shop and do business. 

In addition, we continue to support efforts to get a K-9 Unit assigned to the Grover Beach Police Department, and we will be making financial donations to local youth organizations.  We plan to host at least one other major fundraiser in coming months.  We also look forward to making a substantial contribution to our local Veterans & their families.

Next year, we hope to host another 4th of July Fireworks Booth and, of course, the 5th Annual Grover Beach All Vehicle Auto Show is next September 1st.