Taste of Santa Monica
The 2009 Taste of Santa Monica is coming! This year we have partnered with KOOZA to bring you a bigger, better, tastier Taste!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
1:00pm-5:00pm
Santa Monica Pier
Extended Live Music and Sunset Happy Hour
5:00pm-7:00pm
Entrance Fee: $10.00
Children 2-10: $5.00
Free for children 2 and under
Introducing Taste Bucks!
Use your Taste Bucks to enjoy wonderful food and purchase beverages at our wine booths and beer garden!
BEAT THE LINES!
Reserve your VIP pass today!
Early VIP entrance to the event at 12:30pm, unlimited food and drinks (wine booth and bottled water included).
$65.00 per person
Visit www.tasteofsantamonica.com
for more details about this year's Taste, a list of participating
restaurants and to purchase tickets!
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Quick Links
To RSVP for our upcoming events click the links below
Taste of Santa Monica
New Member Breakfast
Business @ Sunset Mixer
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Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
1234 6th Street, Suite 100
Santa Monica, CA 90104
Phone :: 310 393 9825
Fax :: 310 394 1868
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Business Roundtable Talks
City Finance
Friday - Shutters on the Beach The Santa Monica Chamber's Business Roundtable,
an influential cross-section of approximately thirty members, met with City
Manager P. Lamont Ewell, Finance Director Carol
Swindell, and other principal members of city staff. Klaus Mennekes, Vice President of Hotel Casa Del Mar
and Shutters on the Beach, was present for the discussion as well, representing
the host venue's seat on the Roundtable. The breakfast gathering, held in one
of Shutter's warmly lit banquet halls, included the delicious food and elegant
appointments one has come to expect from Santa
Monica's iconic hotel.
Click here to read more about the Business Roundtable's meeting with top city officials.
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Spotlighting Green Vendors
In an environmentally conscious city, being a Green
Certified business is not only a responsible practice, but a savvy one as well.
After all, many patrons these days are increasingly dedicated to such matters
and, consequently, seek out those businesses with high-efficiency operations,
renewable resources, and other green practices.
In facilitating these efforts, along with those of
residents, the chamber's "green vendors" provide products and services, such as
zero-emission landscaping and high-efficiency appliances, to meet a rapidly evolving
spectrum of sustainable goals. In assisting their efforts, the Santa Monica
Chamber has endeavored to generate a Green Guide that will serve as the city's
first comprehensive green vendor list for both residents and businesses.
Currently receiving contributions and feedback from Sustainable Works and the
city's Office of Sustainability and the Environment, this enhanced resource is
slated to join the chamber's array of new online services in the fall.
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Market to New Members
Our New Member Breakfast is coming up on
September 3, 2009, from 7:30 am -
9:00 am, at Ocean Avenue
Seafood. The New Member Breakfast is open to all chamber members and
focuses on introducing the newest chamber members to the community. This month
the breakfast is sponsored by the Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau.
They will be presenting the "I am Santa
Monica" program.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor for upcoming New Member Breakfasts click here.
New members will
have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business at the
breakfast. In addition, all members are invited to drop off marketing materials
to be included in the New Member Breakfast goodie-bags. Just provide a minimum
of 50 brochures, coupons, or samples to the chamber by Monday, August 31 and we
will insert your items in the bags.
Please contact the chamber at 310.393.9825
x10 to schedule delivery.
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What's Happening at the Taste this Year!
Introducing: KOOZA
Come check out the KOOZA street team from Cirque du Soleil at the
8th annual Taste of Santa Monica. This is your chance to meet and
mingle with the KOOZA street team and get a taste of what Cirque will be
bringing to Santa Monica in October. There will be giveaways all day so don't
miss your chance to win free tickets to KOOZA.
As an added benefit for attending the Taste of Santa Monica, Cirque is
offering a 20% discount to all Taste attendees who purchase KOOZA tickets. That
means that with the money you save buying KOOZA tickets that your entrance to
the Taste is basically free. What a bargain!
Pre-order your wristbands to the Taste of Santa Monica on our website at
www.tasteofsantamonica.com and be sure to get enough for the entire family. At only $10 for adults and
$5 for children it's an event that can't be missed! |
Business-To-Business Testimonials Wanted
 Have you had a great experience with a local vendor? If so we want to hear from you!
Please share with us how "buying local" is
important to your business by filling out the attached form and emailing it back to Jerah Marquardt at [email protected].
Your submission may appear under the
"Buy Local Santa Monica" campaign through the homepage of the Buy Local website and local media partners, including the Santa Monica
Daily Press and Seascape Community Newsletter! You may also see your submission on the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce website, in our Weekly Update or in our directory!
Click here to download the submission form.
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Chamber Staff on the Move!
On Friday, August 14th the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce staff took to the streets! We had a day of segwaying with Segway LA, playing at Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier and lunch at Rusty's Surf Ranch. Check out the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more pictures!
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Celebrate the Pier's 100th in Exclusive Style!
September 9th, 2009
- Private, oceanfront Seaside Pavilion available to rent on the world famous Santa Monica Pier for this historic night.
- Enjoy appetizers or a catered buffet, bar services, rides, games and awesome views.
- Watch the fireworks from the premiere viewing area on the Pier!
Night at a Glance
2pm - Centennial celebration begins
5pm - Appetizers and drinks
6pm - Dinner & dancing
9pm - Fireworks show
Cal (310) 260-8744 x258 or email [email protected] today!
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
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Announcing the Stimulus Opportunity for Small Business Program
Ever wonder: How can I access stimulus dollars? Or how can my small business work with the state and
federal government to participate in "shovel ready" projects?
You are invited to a Stimulus Opportunities for Small Business event that will help you get answers to these
questions and assist you in finding out how stimulus projects can help you be
better positioned to survive and grow through the current economic downturn.
Layola Marymount University
Wednesday,
Sept. 2, 2009
9:00am to 1:00pm, sign in
begins at 8:15am
This event is FREE, pre-registration is required.
Visit the SBCD website here for more information and to RSVP.
Click here to download the agenda.
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The
Lobster
Presents:
Pier Centennial
Celebration
Come celebrate the
Pier's 100th Birthday
Celebration
Wednesday, September 9th,
2009
with the best view in the city!
22 Minute Fireworks display
starting at 8:45pm.
Viewing stand in our parking lot.
Four course prix fixe menu
$100 per person
For reservations call
310-458-9294.
A credit card is needed to hold reservations
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