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GET OUT THE VOTE!
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
DON"T FORGET TO VOTE!
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RUSSIA RIVER CRUISE September 21 - October 1, 2013
Join fellow Chamber Members and others for 11 days in Russia! Highlights include: Moscow, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Kremlin, Piroshki Tea Party, Volga River, Blyni & Caviar, Traditional Culinary Demonstration, Kizhi Island, Vodka Tasting, St. Petersburg, Hermitage Museum and Catherine Palace!
 Russia Trip Meeting November 6, 2012 6:30pm Bethania Lutheran Church Parish Hall 603 Atterdag Rd. Solvang BOOK NOW to SAVE $250.00 Per Person |
NOVEMBER MIXER!
November 8, 2012, 5pm-7pm Montecito Bank & Trust
Come join us for our November Mixer!
There will be lots of delicious goodies including bourbon balls, shrimp and gourmet cheeses. Wonderful local wines and beer will also be served. We hope you all can attend as we are launching a very exciting fundraiser! Mark your calendars. You won't want to miss this!
For more information contact Sue:
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Celebrate Veteran's Day
In Solvang!
Monday, November 12 * 11am
Join the celebration with the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the Veteran's Day Program at the
Veteran's Memorial Building in Solvang.
All Veteran's and their families are invited as well as members of the community. Performances will be given by the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale and the Santa Ynez Union High School Band. Speakers will include Colonel Nina M. Armagno, Commander of the 30th Space Wing, from Vandenberg AFB.
A reception will follow the program
so make sure you stay to enjoy
hot dogs, potato salad, soft drinks and cake!
This event is FREE to the public so come on out and enjoy the music, speakers and food while honoring those who have served our country!
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Solvang Third Wednesday,
November 21, 2012
Keep the Cheer Here!
Look no further for all of your last minute Thanksgiving decorating, hostess gifts and pre-holiday shopping than Solvang's unique stores and boutiques!
Solvang Third Wednesday is perfectly timed this year to help you save money with discounts offered by over 60 stores. Avoid the Black Friday crowds at the malls and big box stores and find something truly unique.
Keep the Cheer and local dollars here!
Have company in town for the
Thanksgiving holiday?
Treat them and yourself to a little down time from all the preparations. Spend some time together enjoying the Wine and Beer walk from 3 - 7 pm, and discover perfect libations for your holiday festivities.
Event details and printable list of
discounts and specials at
www.solvang3rdwednesday.com
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SCARECROW
FEST Don't forget to vote! You voted for your favorite candidate now vote for your favorite scarecrow!! There is still time left to cast your ballot. Pick up a map and ballot at the Solvang Visitors Center. You won't want to miss the zany, funny and spooky Scarecrows. Fun for the entire family! Who will win the Scarecrow contest? This year the entries are particularly contentious. Come to the Solvang Farmer's Market, corner of First & Copenhagen at 3 pm to hear the results.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED?
All City of Solvang terms for Boards and Commissions expire in December, if you are interested in serving, an application can be found on the City of Solvang website, or stop by the office and pick one up, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang.
All terms are for 2 years:
- Parks & Recreation meet on a quarterly basis.
- Board of Architectural Review meets monthly-2nd Thursday of the Month.
- For the Planning Commission please contact a Council Member and express an interest in serving as Planning Commissioners are appointed by a Council Member.They meet monthly on the first Monday of the Month.
If you have any questions, please contact
City Clerk, Mary Ellen Rio at 688-5575.
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SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL CHANGES
The 2013 Solvang City Council will take its place on December 10th, 2012. We will be saying goodbye to Ken Palmer and thanking him for the 16 years he has devoted to this community.
Returning will be Mayor Richardson for a new 2 year term and Hans Duus for a new 4 year term.
After an absence of 4 years Ed Skytt will be returning for a 4 year term. Also returning are Joan Jamieson and Tara Wood completing the remainder of their terms.
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RESULTS FROM THE CERT TRAINING
A group of community members from throughout the valley completed an 8 week course of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training through the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Their final class on October 15th included an emergency exercise in which they were able to practice things they had learned throughout the 8 weeks.
They are a group of people who recognize the importance of Emergency Preparedness.
Do you have a plan for your family? Have you gathered emergency supplies for your family? How about supplies for your vehicle? It's never too late to get started. Another CERT class will be held in Buellton with a date yet to be determined.
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Solvang Chamber
Office Hours
The Solvang Chamber
of Commerce regular
office hours are:
Mon., Wed. & Friday
10 am - 1 pm.
Other hours by
appointment.
Contact Sue Moualim,
Executive Director at:
or 805-688-0701
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Thank you to Members who donated items for our October mixer.
* Atterdag Village of Solvang
* CASA
* Classic Mobile Notary &
SYV Web Designs
* First Bank
* Friends Care Pharmacy
* Martin Good of My Living Christmas Tree
* Montecito Bank & Trust
* Nielsen's Market
* Olive House
* Rasmussen's
* Solvang Taxi & Wine Tours
* Valley Hardware
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Upcoming Community
Events Calendar
Every Wednesday
Solvang Farmer's Market
November 5, 2012
Planning Commission 7pm
November 8, 2012
Board of Architectural Review 6:30pm
November 8, 2012
SCC Mixer
Montecito Bank & Trust
5pm - 7pm
November 12, 2012
Veterans Day (Observed)
November 13, 2012
City Council Meeting 7pm
November 20, 2012
SCC Board of Directors Meeting, 12pm Chamber Office
November 21, 2012
Solvang Third Wednesday
November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23, 2012
Black Friday!
November 24, 2012
Shop Local Saturday!
November 26, 2012
City Council Meeting 7pm
November 28, 2012
Solvang Conference &
Visitors Bureau
Council Chambers 8:30am
Future Mixer Dates
& Locations
November 8, 2012
Montecito Bank & Trust
December 13, 2012
Solvang Antique Center
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS
SCC Member Inserts, Ads and Promo Specials
~Rabobank
~ LivHOME
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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
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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 CHECK YOUR MAIL
2012 Economic Census forms will be sent to 4 million American businesses, including 6200 businesses in Santa Barbara County, during the months of November & December. Responses to the questionnaire are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code) to be returned by February 12, 2013.
Every five years, the Economic Census develops a comprehensive portrait of American business, from the national to the local level. Timely and accurate data are vital to effective public policy.
For more information and to see how to make the information gathered in the Economic Census benefit your business: go to business.census.gov.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
MAKING PROGRESS
On June 11, 2012, the City Council approved the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) for the City of Solvang. The EDSP has a five year implementation schedule for projects and procedural improvements to enhance and support the community's existing businesses, and to attract new businesses. The EDSP has five initiatives which set forth the areas of focus. The initiatives are to be archived by action items which were developed during the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
This link will take you to the first quarter report.
The City of Solvang has also added a NEW button on the menu bar of their website called Doing Business. This NEW link provides information on the EDSP as well as other information you may find useful for your business.
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| MEMBER NEWS
QUEEN OF ARTS
Annual Show, Sale November 2 & 3
On Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, the popular
Queen of Arts Show and Sale takes over the gardens and gallery at
Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
A lively opening reception and sale from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday November 3 kicks off this annual event. Guests can enjoy wine and appetizers while shopping for one-of-a-kind items made by 36 area artists and craftspeople.
The show and sale continues on Saturday November 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission on either day.
From unique folk crafts to fine art, there is a great variety of imaginative arts and a wide range of prices. Glass work, tiles, collage, mixed media work, and paintings will be available. Jewelry artists use vintage and contemporary beads, resin, feathers, semi-precious stones, crystal and more in their beautiful creations. Pit-fired, hand-built, or thrown pottery work will be for sale, as well as original garden art handcrafted from steel, stone and wood. Some of the garden art include live plants.
Fiber artists offer striking fashion and home décor accessories. Incorporating hand-painted fabric, leather, hand spun fibers, and/or felted fabric, these pieces are a delight to the eye and touch. Choose from a wonderful selection hand knit gifts in addition to handmade holiday ornaments and decorations to brighten your home.
Elverhřj Museum is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. For more information, phone the Museum at (805) 686-1211 or visit www.elverhoj.org.
Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Port Tasting with Cheese and Chocolate
Saturday November 3rd 11-7 pm
This annual event features a variety of different ports, each paired with a gourmet cheese and decadent chocolate.
Reservations required. 686-9126
Brooks & Kate Firestone recognize
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care
Sunday, November 4 * 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooks & Kate Firestone invite the community to join them for a special evening honoring  their late friend, Jim Lindsey, and to recognize the compassionate care and supportive services provided by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in the Santa Ynez Valley. On Sunday,
November 4 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, the Firestones and VNHC will host a reception in remembrance of Jim Lindsey. The evening will include wine generously donated by Curtis Winery, seasonal hors d'oeuvres, and a brief program including a remembrance by Brooks Firestone.
For more information about this event or to RSVP, please contact Rachel Wilkinson at rachel.wilkinson@vnhcsb.org or at (805) 690-6261.
Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple
Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Champagne & Sparkling Class
Tuesday, November 6th at 6 pm
Learn about different styles of Champagne and Sparkling wines, and get in the holiday mood with this tasting based class.
Reservations required. 686-9126.
Car Show & Turkey Drive
Saturday, November 10th * 10 am - 2 pm
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County invites you to help local families this Thanksgiving. Come out to the Car Show & Turkey Drive on Saturday, November 10th from 10 am - 2 pm. Donate a frozen turkey, enter the Car Show, enjoy a live broadcast by Sunny Country, and much more. If you're a "Rebel with a Cause", join the cause to feed those in need this Holiday Season. You don't have to enter the Car Show to donate, all donations are welcome.
However, to enter the Car Show, please reserve your spot by contacting:
Darlene Chavez at 937-3422, ext. 109 or dchavez@foodbanksbc.org.
Event Location: Albertson's at 2320 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA.
The Artistic Pony Studio, Ltd. 
Meet the Artist/Trunk Show
Black Friday, November 23rd
The Artistic Pony Studio, Ltd. is hosting our very own Sharon Fuller of Little Red Hen Designs.Sharon's passion is creating jewelry that brings semi-precious stones, pearls and crystals together, layering texture and color in order to design pieces that are fun to wear. Sharon's color combinations evoke the feeling of nature; whether that inspiration comes from the ocean or from the mountains, wearing these pieces will take you there. It takes certain something special to blend natural and bling together but Sharon does it masterfully. As a Santa Barbara California native and being of Danish heritage, Sharon has a special connection to Solvang and is thrilled to be sharing her work with you. Come by and meet Sharon. She will be bringing a host of new designs with her that are perfect one-of-a-kind gifts for that special person on your list!
446 First Street, Solvang, Ca.
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NEW MEMBERS
Martin Good
Marty is the owner of MyLivingChristmasTree.com. You may know Marty as the man who provided all of the beautiful trees that decorated the downtown area last year. Aaron Peteresen's idea of marking the 100th Anniversary of Solvang came to light using trees from Marty's company. Originally Marty was renting trees to homeowners but found out that the trees which are not native to this area did not do well indoors. They do thrive in the great outdoors as long as they are kept in their pots. Marty keeps the trees all year on a property west of Buellton where he cares for them throughout the year for the next holiday season.
For more information visit: www.mylivingchristmastree.com
Blossom Apparel
 Blossom Apparel is your one-stop shop for contemporary and affordable women's clothing and accessories from head to toe. Blossom Apparel is located at 1642-A Copenhagen Dr. in Solvang. Whether you are looking for this season's hottest trends or something vintage-inspired, Blossom will have you looking beautiful, fresh and fabulous every day or for that night on the town. Come by any day of the week and let our friendly, knowledgeable associates help create a custom look for you.
For more information: (805) 688-4858
Solvang Toyland
Solvang Toyland has been owned by Duane and Lisa Miroballi for over 15 years. They specialize in great toys for ALL AGES including; die cast vehicles, puzzles, arts & crafts, tin toys, toys for infants & toddlers, Legos, kites & outside toys and many science kits. Check out their fabulous plush wall that has dogs & cats to monkeys to the exotic! Mention that you are a Chamber Member for a 10% discount on your total purchase. They look forward to serving you. Keep Solvang Toyland in mind for your holiday wish list!
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 Our Household Incomes, 2011
From the desk of:
Kenneth Harwood
Economist
Solvang Chamber of Commerce
How much income did our neighbors have in 2011? Here are estimates from the U. S.
Census Bureau.  Estimated median household income in Ventura County was 46% higher than U. S. household median income. Santa Barbara County's estimated median household income was 20% above the national median. Estimated median household income in San Luis Obispo County was 7% above the U. S. median. California's estimated median household income was 13% above the U. S. median. Santa Barbara County in 2008 was slightly below California in estimated median income of 2008, as the Great Recession deepened. Recovery from the national recession of 2007-2009 by 2011 apparently was faster for Santa Barbara County than for the state. Housing related industries such as the construction industry might have been more deeply affected by recession throughout California than in Santa Barbara County. Tourism marketing from Santa Barbara County, its regions, its cities, and its businesses often targeted eastern Ventura County, where corporate offices such as those of Amgen and Dole Food created higher median incomes. Western Ventura County depended upon incomes from tourism and agriculture more than the eastern part of the county. Santa Barbara County, too, had regional differences in median household incomes, with the southern area having higher median household incomes than the northern. San Luis Obispo County presented a similar distinction of a more rural northern part of the county from a more urban southern part, and higher incomes in the south. All of these estimated household incomes were a bit lower in 2011 than they were in 2008, if the effect of inflation is considered. Inflation adjusted median yearly household income in Santa Barbara County fell from $60,645 to $60,505, or less than half of one percent. Amounts did not include employee deductions, taxes, or benefits. Inflation adjusted benefits of full time employees on payrolls in the U. S. rose by 10.8 percent from 2007 to 2011, while wages grew 1.4%. Benefits typically were not taxed. Please see 2011 American Community Survey (1-year), income in inflation-adjusted dollars, California counties and places of 65,000+ population, on the Website of U. S. Census Bureau for details. Data of 2008 are in Our Household Income, a part of the archived newsletter of June, 2010, on the Website of Solvang Chamber of Commerce (www.solvangcc.com). See U. S. Department of Commerce, Survey of Current Business, October, 2012, pages 110-121, for estimates of employee benefits. |
Advertise With Your Business Cards Here
Place your business card here.
For more information call the
Chamber Office: 688-0701
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