Join us Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10am - 12:00pm

Getting Started with Constant Contact

This live demo workshop gives you an in-depth knowledge of the tools, features, and techniques of Email Marketing with Constant Contact. You'll leave ready to create professional-looking email communications that get real results.  You'll learn:

*Setting up your Constant Contact account

*Getting new subscribers by adding sign-up boxes to your website and emails

*Creating an email campaign and editing email newsletter templates

*Branding your emails with your logo, colors, and photos

*Creating content that people want to receive and read

*Importing your email list into your contact database

*Tracking and interpreting your results

*Combining email and social media marketing to leverage the communications power of both

*Each participant will get a Getting Started Digital Step-by Step Book

*And more!

Presented by Nick Cavarra of Social Punch Marketing and Sponsored by the
Solvang Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Inn Express and Constant Contact

Fee: $20.00 Chamber Members or 

Can your business save a life?

Take the challenge with Hands-Only CPR,

 For every minute that CPR is not performed in a cardiac arrest patient survivability decreases by ten percent. By increasing the  number of adults trained in "Hands Only" CPR in our community,  we can increase the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest victims.

   The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Solvang and AMR to spread the word about this life saving program. Our goal is to train 80% of the businesses in Solvang.

    Upon reaching this goal AMR will donate to the City of Solvang an AED and mounting equipment. Also, everyone who is trained will be included in a drawing that includes an IPad mini, IPOD or Bose Sound System.

     What is Hands-Only CPR? It's CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It's recommended for use by people who see an adult suddenly collapse. It consists of two things:

1. Call 911 (or send someone to do that)

2. Begin high-quality chest compressions by pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest

   It's easy and it takes minutes to learn! Best of all it's free!

   AMR, your local ambulance company serving your community for over 40 yrs, will provide this training to you and your employees absolutely free!

 Once trained your business will be recognized as a "Hands Helping Hearts Business"  which means your business name will be printed on a flier promoting Hands-Only CPR. Free advertising for your business! Also included is a special window cling to display your business as a "Hands Helping Hearts Business".

Watch for AMR representatives to make an appointment to be trained at your convenience.

For more information please contact the Chamber office: 805-688-0701 or   Les Hugie MICP, Clinical Manager, AMR 800-688-6550

 

MEMBER NEWS

Open House Celebration at Atterdag Village of Solvang 

  Wednesday May 1, from 3pm - 6pm, join the Atterdag Village of Solvang in celebrating the newly renovated Santa Ynez Recovery Residence. They will be honoring everyone that helped make the project a huge success!

 

  Enjoy appetizers and tours. Chris Parker, Executive Director, will be unveiling the New and Exciting Atterdag Village Expansion and Master Plan! For more information: 805-688-3263.

 

PCPA Mourns and Celebrates Beloved Colleague

  Patricia M. Troxel, highly respected and dearly loved artist and teacher, died on Sunday, April 21 from complications of a fierce four-plus year battle with breast cancer. Patricia was well known to the Central Coast theatre community and community at large in her role as Director and Literary Manager for PCPA Theaterfest, where she directed and dramaturged dozens of plays and taught hundreds of students, and as an Emeritus Associate Professor of English at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. 

• Use Charity Miles - http://www.charitymiles.org - a free app that empowers you to earn money for charities while walking, running or biking-every day. Select "Feeding America" as your charity and earn 10¢ per mile for bikers; 25¢ per mile for walkers and runners.
• Hunger Study Survey Volunteers - we are looking for 20 volunteers to travel to our recipient sites in South County for 3-6 hours per day, 1-2 days per week Monday - Friday, for a commitment of at least one month from April 15th to August 30th to survey recipients of our programs. We are looking for outgoing individuals who are comfortable approaching people they do not know to ask them to take the survey. Bilingual is a plus! You will be provided with a tablet, so computer skills are necessary.
• Help with the Wine Country Half Marathon in Solvang on May 10th from 8am - 6pm and May 11th from 8-11am - we need volunteers to help set up tables, take down tables, register participants, direct parking, clean up, and anything else they might need help with. We are looking for outgoing, energetic, individuals who are not afraid to talk to people passing by the booth and get them excited about helping the Foodbank. We can split this up into shifts if you cannot help the whole day.
• Picnic in the Park Volunteers - help distribute food to and entertain kids from June to August from around 11:00am - 1:00pm Monday - Friday at various locations throughout the County. You can help as many days per week as your schedule allows. 

805-967-5741 x112 or mhoward@foodbanksbc.org 

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art is celebrating 25 Years!

  Join the Elverhoj Museum in celebrating 25 years an Anniversary Exhibition, a Community Party and a Benefit Party. The Essence of Elverhoj: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Service will be on display May10-July 28th. Enjoy the 25th Anniversary Celebration Community Party, Saturday, May 18 from 4pm - 6pm. This free event will include refreshments & appetizers, craft stations and living history demonstrations. On Saturday June 22, from 5pm-9pm the Solstice Sundowner will be held lakeside at Jonata Vineyards. Fine food and wines will be served as well as a bonfire at sunset and music under a full moon.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, to request an invitation

or purchase tickets phone: 805-686-1211or visit: www.elverhoj.org 

Come out and Walk for a Great Cause

Relay for life of Santa Ynez will be held this year at the River View Park in Buellton May 18 - 19 2013. Start time will be 10am on May 18th.

 

  Join The Good Life Cellar on Sunday, May 19th for a VERY SPECIAL "Meet the Brewmaster" tasting event. They will have one of their California Craft Beer Brewmasters in house pouring flights and talking beer! The Good Life is a craft beer and wine cellar located on the corner of Mission Dr. and First (just below the Mole Hole!) The Good Life Cellar is a retail shop and bar specializing in boutique wines from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles and exclusive California Craft beer. They offer a variety of local bites including cheese, cured meats and tempting sweets. Open 12pm - 9pm Sun - Wed and 12pm - 11pm Thurs - Sat. This event is held from 3pm - 5pm. 

  NEW MEMBERS

  Chomp serves up All-American cuisine such as hamburgers, fries, and shakes as the name implies but also boasts a plethora of "other stuff". "Other stuff" includes a list of tasty salads, a veggie burger made on site, hot dogs, fish, sandwiches and soups. Dessert includes shakes, of course, but also banana splits, sundaes and donuts! Chomp is a family oriented, kid-friendly, restaurant in Solvang that even their parents will enjoy.

1693 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 - 805-688-7733

   First Street Creative (FSC) is a collaboration of Designers, Programmers, and Marketing Experts with a passion for Technology. By combining our skills, we provide our clients with a full range of Online and Digital Services including Mobile Websites, Desktop Websites, Social Media Strategies, E-Commerce Solutions, Graphic Design and more. Located in California's beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, we are proud to work with local small business owners as their online needs evolve.

436 First Street, Suite 102, Solvang, CA 93463 - 805-693-8084

  Organized in Santa Barbara with friends and family by Stephen Gertman in late 2011, Ascendant Spirits uses the best American grains and the best local organic produce as key ingredients for its distinctive handcrafted vodka, gin and Whisky products. Ascendant Spirits is the first distillery in Santa Barbara County to legally produce Whisky, vodka, gin, and other spirits since prohibition.

37 Industrial Way, Suite 103, Buellton, CA 93427 - 805-691-1000

  Open 7 days a week, Kate's Yogurt is the place to take a yummy break. Kate's has 10 flavors including a sugar free yogurt and a dairy free sorbet. With a large selection of fresh fruit and other toppings the combinations are endless! Kate moved her store here from Buellton and we are excited to have her delicious yogurt in Solvang.

439 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA 93463 - 805-688-7134

 

Dettamoda 

  Dettamoda is the dream business for owner Paula Parisotta whom many of you know from the YMCA. Born with a keen eye for classy and fabulous style, Paula takes great pleasure at creating looks at affordable prices.

  She understands and has been educated in the silhouettes, colors, textures, patterns, proportions and details, especially the details that make women look and feel confident and beautiful in their clothing. And every woman, no matter her size, shape or age, deserves to feel confident in her clothing. Paula's blog is full of styling promos, videos of Paula sharing styling tips (Fun, fun!) and information about the latest fashion steals and deals. 

Follow Paula on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram

or email paula@dettamoda.com