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Solvang's Annual
Christmas Tree Burn
Friday, January 4, 2013
6:00 pm in the fields of Old Mission Santa Inés
1760 Mission Drive, Solvang
Sponsored by the City of Solvang Parks & Recreation Department and supervised by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the Annual Christmas Tree Burn
is one of the largest fire safety demonstrations and community gatherings on California's Central Coast.
All area residents are invited to bring their tree (stands & ornaments must be removed) to the burn pile between January 1 - 4 2013; and then join together to see this powerful spectacle ignite the New Year!
For more information: City of Solvang 688-5575 |
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Living Christmas Tree Pick Up
January 7, 2013
Marty Good of My Living Christmas Tree will be coming around Solvang on January 7th to pick up all of the live trees. Please be sure to have all of the decorations and lights removed. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped to create such a festive atmosphere in the village again this year. Be sure to visit the Solvang Third Wednesday website to see the winners of the decorating contest.
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January 16, 2013
Make a resolution to Shop Solvang, Save Money and Have Fun Every Third Wednesday in 2013
Start the New Year off right and take advantage of the discounts and specials offered by over 60 Solvang businesses on the January 16, 2013 Solvang 3rd Wednesday. Save on clothing, prescription glasses, health care items, hardware, beauty products, jewelry, gifts and more while you support our local businesses.
Wine & Beer Walk from 3 - 7 pm
Tickets are $20/person which includes tasting at 5 places of your choice and a Solvang Third Wednesday logo glass.
Tickets available at The Olive House and the Wandering Dog Wine Bar.
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Make Your Reservations Now!
You won't want to miss the
Solvang Chamber of Commerce
Installation Dinner!
Thursday January 17 from 6pm - 9pm
Alisal Guest Ranch - Sycamore Room
Join us in welcoming our new Board of Director members and giving a warm send off to
Board members who have served our
membership so well. We will be presenting a very special award this year and will be announcing
the winner of the Laguna Beach Raffle basket!
Enjoy live music before dinner while
enjoying a drink from the no-host bar.
You won't go away hungry with great food such as:
~ Seared Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin,
~ Sautéed Cumin Crusted Alaskan Halibut or
~ Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushroom.
Don't forget to save room for the yummy dessert.
We look forward to seeing you as we move forward
into a new and productive 2013!
$47.00 per person
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You are Invited to the
Certified Green Business Luncheon
February 13, 2013
11:30am - 1:30pm
Businesses that have achieved certification during the past year as "green" businesses from the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County will be honored on Wednesday February 13, 2013 during a luncheon at the Santa Barbara Marriott in Buellton. Eric Onnen, Founding Partner of Santa Barbara Airbus, will serve as the keynote speaker.
The GBPSBC encourages employers and employees to protect, preserve and improve the environment in solid waste reduction and recycling, environmentally preferable purchasing, energy and water conservation and pollution prevention e.g. air quality, transportation and storm water runoff. This multi-jurisdictional, voluntary incentive program for environmentally conscientious businesses allows environmental agencies and advocates to provide support and to recognize participating businesses that implement good environmental management practices. It also focuses on publicizing businesses that are good environmental stewards.
The GBPSBC educates job providers on incorporating resource conservation into their daily practices, as well as fostering a positive relationship among governmental agencies, the business community and the public.
A business that achieves certification can save money by reducing the use of energy, water and other resources and create a more comfortable and healthy workplace. It will also receive a certificate and a window decal with the GBPSBC logo that it can use in marketing and on its website. In addition to the annual luncheon, certified green businesses will be recognized through a Green Business Directory, advertising, and on the GBPSBC website. GBPSBC Partners may publicize certified green businesses in their promotional materials, events, and advertising, on their websites and in their own public recognition ceremonies.
To obtain more information about the
GBPSBC Luncheon and to RSVP:
www.GreenBizSBC.org
For additional information:
Buellton Chamber of Commerce
805-688-7829 or
Kathy@buellton.org
RSVP's are required by February 4, 2013
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 Solvang Commissioner Position
Do you want to become more active in Solvang for 2013?
The Planning Commission is looking for someone to fill a Commissioner position. The Planning Commission is a permanent committee of five (5) citizens who are appointed by the City Council to review matters related to planning and development. The Commission meets on a regular schedule to consider land use matters. These include such things as the local general plan, specific plans, rezoning, use permits, development plans, and subdivisions. Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the council, so Commission membership changes in response to changes in the Council.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. as needed. In 2012, the Commission met four (4) times; the remaining meetings were cancelled due to lack of business.
If you are interested in applying for the Planning Commission, please contact
Mary Ellen Rio, City Clerk, at 688-5575
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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 December Mixer Hosted by the Solvang Antique Center
~ Artistic Pony Studio &
Solvang Toyland
~ Buellton Chamber
of Commerce
~ First Bank
~ Jockey Person to Person
~ Mole Hole
~ Montecito Bank & Trust
~ Olsen's Bakery
~ Solvang Antiques Center
~ Union Bank
~ Wandering Dog Wine Bar
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Upcoming Community
Events Calendar
Every Wednesday
Solvang Farmer's Market
January 4, 2013
Tree Burn - 6pm
January 12, 2013
Board of Architectural Review 6:30pm
January 14, 2013
City Council Meeting - 7pm
January 15, 2013
SCC Board of Directors Meeting
12pm Chamber Office
January 16, 2013
Solvang Third Wednesday
January 17, 2013
SCC Installation Dinner - 6pm
January 20 - 26, 2013
Restaurant Week
January 23, 2013
Solvang Conference
& Visitors Bureau
Council Chambers - 8:30am
January 28, 2013
City Council Meeting - 7pm
Save the Date
February 20, 2013
State of the City Luncheon
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS
SCC Member Inserts, Ads and Promo Specials
~Rabobank
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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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 Time is running out! The winner will be announced
at the Installation Dinner, January 17th  Get your raffle tickets NOW for a trip
to sunny Laguna Beach! This wonderful basket includes: ~ 2 Nights stay at Hotel Laguna (includes dinner for 2 at the Ocean View Bar & Grill) ~ Gift Membership for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center Sea Lion Club ~ Laguna Playhouse Tickets for 2 ~ Sawdust Festival Studio Art Classes (2 Hour Art Class for 2) ~ 2 Sawdust Festival T-Shirts ~ Admission for 2 to the Laguna Art Museum ~ A Laguna Candle (Soy candle and hand blown container by Master Glass Blower John Barber) ~ Purse by Panache ~ Restaurant Coupons ~ Laguna Gifts Total Value of this amazing basket is $1239.00 Tickets are $10.00. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber Office, Graphic Systems, the Installation Dinner
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 Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week! It's that time again! This is the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant or support your favorites while dining on delicious food at a ridiculous price! Restaurants throughout the Santa Ynez Valley are offering special 3-course tasting menus for the price of $20.13 (excluding tax, tip & beverages). Reservations are highly recommended; contact restaurants directly for menus, specific dining days
and hours of service.
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Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA OPEN HOUSE
January 5, 2013, 9am - 1pm
You Are invited to an Open House at the YMCA! Enjoy a free pancake breakfast donated by the Elks as well as fruit and yogurt. Entertainment will be provided by Teen Star contestants Morgan Laughlin, Rachel La Commare and Jason Hans and the Misfits. Take a tour and visit the booths set up throughout the facility that will provide information on programs available at the YMCA. Don't forget to get a raffle ticket for a chance to win Y merchandise and programs.
Join in January for one month FREE!
Union Bank will donate $10.00 to the Campaign for Youth and Families for every new member. Refer a member who joins in January and you will get one month FREE!
30 day satisfaction guarantee and no contracts.
For more information: 805-686-2037
National Danish Performance Team
Friday January 18
Solvang School gym
7:00pm show; doors open at 6:30
FREE admission!
This Danish Team of 28 young athletes, considered one of the world's leading groups of show display gymnastics, will perform in Solvang as part of their 2012-2013 World Tour. It's a dazzling and breathtaking display at the highest level. The show-Zoom!-includes a mix of graceful movements, dynamic and energetic sequences, colorful choreographies and powerful vaulting and tumbling. This is performance gymnastics at its best and the Danes have been leaders in this field for 100 years.
The Team's Solvang visit, arranged by Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, includes sharing a message of fitness with students at local schools and culminates with the January 18 performance.
A video preview and more information can be found at http://www.elverhoj.org/news.html#gymnasts
Host families are needed for the Danish athletes: phone (805) 686-1211
Performance Fitness Home for the Holidays Student Special
$40.00 for one month with Student I.D. 16 years or older.
Includes: gym, pools, over 44 weekly fitness classes expires 1/31/13
Gift Certificates are also available for Memberships, Massage, Private Pilates, Personal Training, Aqua Fitness Training & Nutritional Supplements
For more information: 805-686-2900
Richmond Productions Discounts for Chamber Members!
Richmond Productions, Inc - Media & Audio Visual Specialists is offering Solvang Chamber of Commerce members a 20% discount on video production services, web video and 20% off audio and visual equipment rentals for the months of December and January. Discount applies to projects and events scheduled or booked during this time period.
Whether you are in need of videotaping, television or web video production, image support for web content, or rental of audio visual equipment (screens, sound, projection, lighting and staging). You have a great resource here in the Santa Ynez Valley. With over 25 years of experience, Richmond Productions provides reliable, quality service from script to completion for large or small projects. Creative promotion, education and visual support is our business.
Richmond Productions
Earl Richmond
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NEW MEMBER
 Coquelicot Wines
COQUELICOT (ko-klee-ko) is the name "en Français" of the striking red poppy flower that graces the French countryside, as well as all the labels on our wines. Our 58 acre vineyard is an organically farmed property in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Sustainable farming and gentle, meticulous winemaking techniques converge to produce handmade, limited production wines that are a true celebration of life.
Our Tasting room is located at 2884 Grand Avenue in beautiful Downtown Los Olivos. We completely remodeled one of the oldest buildings in town where you can now sample and procure our wonderful wines. The Coquelicot tasting room building dates back to 1886 and used to be the local blacksmith shop. Today you can enjoy a lively game of bocce under the trees while tasting our current selection of wine. Be sure to bring lunch and spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Avenue.
Our beautiful tasting room and back yard would be a wonderful setting for your next private event or catered dinner party.
For more information: 805-688-1500
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 Our Public Employees
From the desk of:
Kenneth Harwood
Economist
Solvang Chamber of Commerce
Employees of federal, state, and local governments recently made up some 21% of all civilian payroll employees in Santa Barbara County. Here is how their numbers changed in five years.
Government employees were about 20% of all civilian industry employees in October, 2007, two months before The Great Recession of 2007-2009 began. Total civilian industry employees were 190,400 in October, 2007, and 189,600 in October, 2012. Number of payroll employees in 2012 was within less than half of one percent of having regained their earlier number in 2007. Numbers for October, 2012, were preliminary. Industry employment did not include self-employed individuals.
Local government employees were 6l% of all government employees in 2012, state employees 29%, and federal employees 10%. Number of employees included part-time employees and full-time ones.
Total number of government employees was up 4%. Gains of more than 4% were recorded for federal employees, all state employees, state education employees, local education employees, and employees of special districts.
Federal employees excluded members of military services. Employees of special districts included employees of Indian tribal government. Special districts provided local services such as library services, and local goods such as water.
Number of all state employees gained 3%, while number of non-education county employees lost 4%, and number of employees of cities lost 3%.
Causes of these changes were varied and complex, including changes in number of residents, changes in ages and other demographic characteristics of residents, and changes in retirement plans and other employee benefits. Gains and losses in productivity affected some changes.
Taxes upon all consumers, including government employees, appeared to be smaller than governmental expenditures. Results could include some combination of borrowing, increased taxes and fees, a possibly smaller governmental work force, perhaps lower pay and benefits, rising productivity, and reduced services.
Positive economic effects of government employees in Santa Barbara County were large. Expenditures by these employees accounted for perhaps one dollar of each five dollars of local consumer spending. Payrolls of government employees tended to be steadier on average than those in many private industries.
Compensation was higher than that in private industries because of longer average service with one employer, and governmental need for highly qualified specialists in education, public administration, and other professions. National averages of compensation in 2009 were $61,051 in comparable private industries, $69,913 in state and local government, and $117,780 in federal government. Pay and benefits on average were higher in state government than local government.
Please go online for number of employees to California Labor Market Information Division, Industry Employment and Labor Force by Month, Santa Barbara County. See Statistical Abstract of the United States 2012, Tables 643 and 646,on the Website of U. S. Census Bureau for statistics of income.
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Advertise With Your Business Cards Here
Place your business card here.
For more information call the
Chamber Office: 688-0701
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