SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsNo More Shopping in Santa Maria!Friday, August 26, 2005From bringing in extra tax revenue to bigger pay checks, economic leaders and new employees are counting down the days until Costco opens its doors in San Luis Obispo.I'm counting the days until Costco opens so I can do all my shopping in San Luis Obispo County instead of driving down to Santa Maria. Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the warehouse giant, while officials sift through more than 1,200 job applications. More than 175 people have been hired, but the company is still looking to bring more employees on board for both full-time and part-time positions. Costco offers pay ranges from $10-20 an hour, benefits, and a 401K plan; Cal Poly student Ellie Line says she's looking forward to working at the warehouse giant. "I had read some articles online about Costco, and how they treated their employees, and it seemed like they were a company with integrity and something I would want to be associated with," says Costco. Economic leaders say the store promises a big boost for San Luis Obispo. "We hope to see in the $300,000-$500,000 a year range in new sales taxes from Costco," says San Luis Obispo Economic Development Manager Shelly Stanwyck. Costco opens on September 17. Read More
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