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UPCOMING
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Wednesday
Solvang Farmer's Market
August 6
August 8
Solvang Chamber BBQ
5 - 7:30 pm Hans Christian Andersen Park
August 9
Board of Architectural Review 7 pm
August 10
Movie in the Park is "Soul Surfer"
August 13
City Council Meeting
7 pm
August 13
Executive Committee Meeting, 12 noon
Chamber office
August 15
Solvang Third Wednesday
August 21
Board of Directors Meeting, 12 noon Chamber Office
August 22
Solvang Conference
& Visitors Bureau
Council Chambers
8:30 am
August 24
Movie in the Park is "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back"
Saturday August 25
Free Concert in the Park "Stone Horse" will be performing from 6-8 pm
August 27
City Council Meeting
7 pm
August 30
Ireland Trip Meeting,
6:30 pm at the Santa Ynez Historical Museum
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SOLVANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2012 Board of Directors | |
Lana J. Clark
Co-President
Buynak & Fauver, LLP
Susan Williams
Co-President
Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Veronica Sandoval
Vice President
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation
Carol Lesher Peterson Secretary
Classic Mobile Notary
Daniel A. Johnson
Treasurer
Johnson & Johnson CPAs
Heather Bedford
Graphic Systems
Solvang
Calisse Courtney
Calisse M. Courtney
Attorney at Law
Claudia Delgado
Santa Ynez Valley News
Dan Greenwald
Paula's Pancake House
Brigitte Guehr
Mirabelle Inn
and Restaurant &
Meadowlark Inn
Michael Larner
Larner Winery & Vineyard
Kathelene Williams-Turk
Kathelene Williams-Turk DDS - Comprehensive Dentistry
Chamber Economist
Dr. Kenneth Harwood
Executive Director
Sue Moualim
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SOLVANG CHAMBER WELCOMES
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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The Solvang Chamber Board of Directors is pleased to announce Sue Moualim has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Solvang Chamber. As a Solvang business owner, Sue brings an understanding of the challenges businesses are facing in today's economy.
Message from the Executive Director: 
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported my efforts to become the New Executive Director of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce. My husband Jeff and I have been doing business in Solvang for the past 10 years. We started in Solvang when we moved the corporate offices of J & R Industries, Inc. to Solvang from Los Angeles. J & R Industries, Inc. was a manufacturing company that made sealants and coatings for the aerospace and construction industries. When we eventually sold J & R Industries, Inc. we acquired a small jewelry business from a friend of ours in Julian California and moved it here. The Artistic Pony Studio, Ltd. was born!
I have really enjoyed working in Solvang and have had the pleasure of meeting many of my fellow business owners. The Scarecrow Fest may have been my idea but would not be a success without the support of the wonderful businesses in Solvang and Solvang Third Wednesday. Through my efforts as the new Executive Director of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce I hope you continue to support my efforts to move the business community forward.
There are many new ideas in the works and some projects still to be completed which will come to fruition during this year. I also welcome your input about issues that are important to your business. Please feel free to stop in to chat whether we already know one another or whether we are meeting for the first time.
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CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS
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The Solvang Chamber of Commerce
regular office hours are
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 1 pm.
Other hours by appointment.
Contact Sue Moualim, Executive Director at
solvangchamber@solvangcc.com
or 805-688-0701
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JOIN US FOR BBQ AUGUST 8th!!!
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Come to Hans Christian Andersen Park on Wednesday, August 8 for the Solvang Chamber of Commerce Member Appreciation Bar-B-Q
Enjoy delicious tri-tip sliders provided by grill master
Bill Clark, Danish sausages provided by the
Solvang Sausage Co, grilled corn and veggies from
El Rancho Marketplace and lots of incredible salads
and goodies provided by your Chamber board and members.
Enjoy Craft Beers by Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company and wonderful wines from the Solvang Chamber's
wine establishments.
In addition to the great food, take home some great prizes
by testing your skills in trivia and a few other fun games.
The fun and games start at 5:00 pm and will continue
until 7:30 pm so bring your staff and and family.
If you know anyone who is thinking about joining
the Chamber, please invite them too.
A great time will be had by all!
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WEBSITE UPDATE...
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Work is moving right along on the NEW
Solvang Chamber of Commerce website.
Members will receive a free basic listing with your
business information, your logo OR a picture and
a link to your website if applicable.
It is very important that you send your logo or
picture to us in a JPEG file as soon as possible.
E-mail to SolvangChamber@solvangcc.com
or contact Sue at the Chamber office,
688-0701 for more information.
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"CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS"
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CONGRATULATIONS TO Z FOLIO GALLERY for BEING TOP 5 IN THE COUNTRY!
The Design Center at JCK Las Vegas held its 9th annual Designer Retailer Awards on Sunday June 3rd during JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Week. A Top 5 Retailer Award was presented to Solvang Chamber of Commerce member Z Folio Gallery. Forty nine other galleries and stores also received accolades. The Design Center's Designer Retailer Awards were created to spotlight retail stores who have exceeded the standards of excellence in the promotion, merchandising and sales of designer jewelry.
"We are thrilled to be presented with the award for the Top 5 Designer Retailer. We are committed to representing some of the finest American and international jewelry artists and designers. We are honored to support their work and we are pleased to be recognized for our efforts." Zdena Jiroutova
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Imagine Wine
Imagine Wine is a true boutique winery producing Santa Ynez Valley wines handcrafted by winemaker Ross Jay Rankin. Begun in 2004, Imagine Wine now has a complement of fine limited production wines to suit any wine lovers' tastes. The Tasting Room and Art Gallery is warm and welcoming where you may discuss winemaking (or the world's dilemmas) with Ross or his wife LynDee, over sips of Imagine Wine. Visit the tasting room at 3563 Numancia #103, Santa Ynez or their website www.imaginewine.com
The Artistic Pony Studio, LTD
The Artistic Pony Studio specializes in handmade jewelry, art, gifts and items for your home. With over 30 artists in the studio there is a lot to choose from including sterling silver and gold pieces, wire wrapped designs and fused glass items. Many of the artists are local to the Santa Ynez Valley and make amazing hand painted scarves, kitchen trivets, watercolor original art and notecards with photographs of the area. The Artistic Pony Studio is located at 446 First Street in downtown Solvang or visit online at www.theartisticpony.com
41st ANNUAL OLD MISSION SANTA INES FIESTA
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 12:30 - 5:30pm
Join in the whirlwind of music and entertainment, delectable foods and crafts and game booths for kids and adults. Proceeds support the ongoing restoration at the Mission.
No Admission Fee.
1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, Ca. 93463
For more information, contact the Mission office 805-688-4815
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Solvang Third Wednesday August 15th
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This Month's Theme Is:
"City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks"
Take advantage of the end of summer discounts and money-savers all over Solvang on August 15th during the Third Annual End of Summer Solvang Third Wednesday Sidewalk Sale!
Are you cool enough to want to feel the old school spirit of the Mississippi Delta one minute and then boogie to the Chicago style blues the next? Good News! The Mojo Combo will be playing in Solvang Park from 5pm - 8pm. Get your friends and family to come on down for the last concert in the 2012 summer series. Bring chairs and your own refreshments to enjoy during the performance.
The Solvang Third Wednesday Wine (and Beer) Walk takes place from 3pm - 7pm. Purchase tickets at Wandering Dog Wine Bar for just $20 - include logo glass, map and tasting at 5 places of your choice from a larger list.
A Must See performance of Legally Blonde is at the PCPA Theaterfest this month. Mention the Solvang Third Wednesday discount for 50% OFF regularly priced tickets on August 15th! Prior purchases excluded.
Shop Solvang! Save Money! Have Fun!
Want your business to participate in the Sidewalk Sale?
E-mail Susan Williams at susan@wanderingdogwinebar.com
For a complete list of offers, discounts and special events, visit the Solvang Third Wednesday website at:
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HEADS UP
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You may or may not be aware of the recent robberies in Solvang. Since October there have been 9 robberies involving 7 businesses according to Sgt. Mark Williams.
Although there is a suspect in custody for some of the incidents he cautions that further vigilance is required. You may want to post the following phone numbers where they are readily accessible to your staff.
For all emergencies: Call 911
Non-Emergency Daytime: 805-686-5000
Non-Emergency after Hours: 805-692-5743
Sgt. Williams stated that it is best to err on the side of caution. If you feel that something or someone really doesn't look right, you don't feel it is an emergency but you feel it would be wise to report it, absolutely use the non-emergency numbers.
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VOICE YOUR OPINION!
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Should the City of Solvang submit to host the Individual Time Trial for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California Event?
Tentative dates are Thursday May 16, 2013
or Friday May 17, 2013
Now is the time to let the Solvang City Council know how you feel about the City of Solvang hosting this event that will affect your business.
Send your responses to: bradv@cityofsolvang.com
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SAFETY FIRST
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With valuable resources stretched CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is something to consider, keeping your business and our community prepared in the event of a natural disaster.
The City of Solvang in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be offering CERT training classes beginning August 20, 2012 to October 15, 2013. The classes will be held on Mondays for 8 weeks from 6pm to 9pm at the Veteran's Memorial Building. The final class will include a Disaster Drill. Space is limited to 30 students. The cost for the class is $40.00 which covers the cost of your emergency kit. The class is open to ALL residents of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Those interested in enrolling are encouraged to contact City Hall at 805-688-5575.
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Large Group Coming to Solvang September 6, 2012
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The Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has informed the Chamber that approximately 300 retired Secret Service agents and their spouses will be visiting Solvang Thursday, September 6th from 10 am - 1:30 pm. According to their group coordinator "this is a group that loves to shop and spend money" so please make sure that you have adequate staffing while they're here.
If you would like to do something special for these visitors please contact Tiffany Valdez, tiffany@solvangusa.com. The SCVB will provide you with a sign for your business to notify the group that you have a special offer for them.
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 From the desk of:
Kenneth Harwood
Economist
Solvang Chamber of Commerce
Two national recessions and a national disaster in ten years reshaped the business community of Solvang from 1999 to 2009.
The recession of 2001 pierced the bubble of stock prices for information technology firms. Explosive destruction of twin office towers in the World Trade Center of New York on September 11, 2001, slowed tourism in the United States. Visits to our national park system declined after 2000 and recovered in 2009.
The Great Recession of 2007-2009 followed a big bubble in the prices of houses. Three years later house prices remained low.
These three economic events shaped its business community as Solvang entered a new century. Solvang businesses became leaner, more diverse, and stronger during the ten years. Small town scale remained an attraction. Environmental gain was possible
Here are changes in the number of business establishments in Solvang.
Solvang's business community was leaner because the number of business establishments grew smaller by 11 percent.
Declines in number of general retail establishments, and in construction businesses, accompanied 15 percent growth in the number of health care and social assistance establishments.
Professional, scientific, and technical services grew 24%, including legal, accounting, and other services.
Solvang's business community became less dependent upon general retail establishments and construction establishments as it diversified with substantial growth in two service sectors.
The average number of employees in all business establishments grew from 10.4 in 1999 to 11.5 in 2009, or 16 percent, to signal the development of stronger service businesses.
Small town scale remained a positive feature of Solvang as the number of business establishments went down 11 percent in the ten years from 1999 to 2009. Solvang's resident population declined 1.6% to 5,245 from April of 2000 to April of 2010, when census counts occurred. The charms of a walkable small town attracted visitors in their thousands.
Some who prize environmental sustainability might be pleased. Solvang's businesses and Solvang's residents possibly used smaller amounts of resources such as water and fuel in 2009 or 2010 than ten years earlier. The ZIP Code had 29 fewer business establishments and 108 fewer payroll employees. The city itself had 87 fewer residents.
See the Website of National Bureau of Economic Research for dates of recessions. Go online to Statistical Abstract of the United States 2012, Table 1252, for yearly number of visits to the national park system. U. S. Census Bureau Website offers ZIP Code Business Patterns for 1999 and 2009 as of mid-March each year. Data are those of Solvang's ZIP Code 93463, including City of Solvang, Ballard, and the area between the two places. Industry sectors exemplify those exhibiting larger changes. See online American FactFinder and American FactFinder2 for census counts of residents.
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