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The Solvang Chamber of Commerce has moved!
In case you have not heard, the Solvang Chamber of Commerce has moved our office to Frederik's Court.
The Solvang Chamber has gone through many changes the last year and a half. We would like to thank you, our membership, who have been so supportive.
We enjoy seeing all of the new faces at our mixers, your great suggestions for educational seminars, the invaluable feedback we have received from our surveys and your energy and support for Solvang Third Wednesday.
We hope that our new location will encourage our members to stop by to talk about your businesses and discuss ways that the Solvang Chamber can serve you more effectively.
The brand Solvang Chamber of Commerce website is here! We will be adding more content about issues and tools that can help your business grow in the very near future.
We Invite you to join us June 3rd, 2013 for a
very special Open House and Website Launch.
Come by the office between 4pm - 6pm
to enjoy wine donated by the Olive house, assorted refreshments, while visiting with the
Board of Directors and fellow members.
Look up your business on the new site and ask about the advertising opportunities available.
Solvang Chamber of Commerce
485 Alisal Road, Suite 245
Solvang, CA. 93463
For more information, contact Sue
at the Chamber office - 805-688-0701
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 Reminders: SURVEY... May 21st, 2013 the Chamber sent out a survey to find out how the seminars and workshops benefit your businesses. Also, we wanted to know if you had suggestions for seminar or workshop topics for the future. If you have not had time to fill out this short survey we hope this reminder will encourage you to do so now.
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COMING SOON!
The Constant Contact boot camp seminar is coming soon so keep an eye out for details. This seminar will be a complete hands on training to help you set up your Constant Contact account, create an email marketing campaign and set up your contact list. 
Learn how to engage your customers in a more efficient way that will yield tangible results.
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Have you signed up to become a  "Hands Helping Hearts Business"?
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
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The Solvang Chamber Mixer is
June 13th at the Elverhoj Museum 
Elverhoj Museum of History and Art is hosting the June Mixer - and it's a party that's 25 years in the making.
This year the Museum celebrates a quarter century of service and invites you to join in the festivities. Volunteers will be serving Danish open-face sandwiches and a variety of beverages. Make your own special silver anniversary magnet, tour the museum, watch how lace is made, and expect a few surprises. From 5pm - 7pm.
Elverhoj Museum is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way.
For more information: 805-686-1211
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Solvang Third Wednesday
Presents
"Midsommer Musik"
June 19, 2013
~~ Enjoy FREE concerts throughout downtown
in addition to regular, popular monthly features including Wine & Beer Walk; PLUS Savings on Shopping, Dining & Activities.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Midsummer's Eve again this year during Solvang Third Wednesday with
twelve hours of free music throughout the village of Solvang starting at Noon and concluding
at Midnight on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Embracing the Danish tradition that has its roots in ancient Viking times, there will be continuous live music starting at noon and concluding with a fire ring ceremony-symbolizing the bonfire and singing of the midsommervise that is performed at every bonfire in Denmark on mid-summer's eve, then more music and dancing until midnight!
June 19th marks the fourth year anniversary of the Solvang Third Wednesday promotion to shop Solvang, save money and have fun. Join in the fun as we mark the occasion with an incredible day-long celebration, especially incorporating an ancient Danish tradition here in our Village.
In addition to the popular, regular Third Wednesday events - here is the special Midsommer Musik schedule.
All concerts are free.
(PCPA Theaterfest performance tickets, limited availability at a 50% discount).
Noon-1:30pm - Steve Ochoa and the Usual
Suspects Concert (Blues)
Denmarket Square, 1693 Mission Drive
12:30-2:00 pm - Alan Satchwell and Woody
Demarco Duo (Jazz)
Jensen's Square, Copenhagen Drive & Alisal Road
1:00-2:30pm - Blues Bob (A One-Man Blues Band)
Atterdag Square, 448 Atterdag Rd
2:00-3:30 pm - Lynni & Franci (Silky Pop Vocals)
496 Alisal Rd. by the Home Connection
3:00-4:30 pm - Seth Shomes (Piano & Vocals)
1539 Mission Dr by Wandering Dog Wine Bar
3:30-4:30 pm - Vineyard Voices Quartet (A Cappella Quartet)
1680 Mission Dr., in front of The Book Loft
3:30-5:00 - Spun Honey Duo (Country Americana Rock)
Corner of First & Copenhagen by Rabobank
5:00-8:00pm - Mojo Combo (Electrified Blues Band dedicated to the "respect" of the Blues)
Gazebo in Solvang Park, Mission Drive & First Street
8:00-10:00pm - PCPA Theaterfest Performance of "Fiddler on the Roof"
Solvang Festival Theater 420 Second Street
50% off the adult ticket price - (good for two seats,limited seating) for this performance, June 19th. Mention "Solvang 3rd Wednesday" when ordering by phone 805-922-8313 or at the Santa Maria or Solvang Box offices.
(Solvang Box office opens June 5, Wed-Sun 4-7 pm). On show days box office open Tues-Sun, 4-8.
9:00 pm-Midnight - Midsummer's Eve Traditional Danish Fire Ring followed by Molly Ringwald Project
(80's Rock & Roll Band)
Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Drive
For more information on all Solvang Third Wednesday happenings and to obtain the complete free listing
of all discount offers and events online; visit www.solvangthirdwednesday.com or download the Experience Solvang app for the iPhone;
or pick up a free brochure at the Solvang Visitors Center, Solvang Third Wednesday thanks Waste Management for sponsoring all the Summer Music Concerts. |
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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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We want to thank our hosts
C & D llp's. for sharing their gorgeous office space
and fabulous patio area
for the May mixer.
Thanks also goes out to:
~ Figueroa Brewing Company,
~ Solvang Brewing Company & ~ Firestone Brewing Co.
for providing beer tastings.
~ Fresco Valley Cafe
for donating the yummy pizza with all of the different toppings!
Thank you to the following businesses for donating
raffle prizes:
~ First Bank
~ Kathelene Williams-Turk
~ Pacific Western Bank
~ People Helping People
~ The Artistic Pony Studio, Ltd.
~ The Wildling Museum
~ Union Bank
~ Valley Alternative Healing
~ Valley Brewers
~ Wandering Dog Wine Bar
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Upcoming Community
Events Calendar
Every Wednesday
Solvang Farmer's Market
June 3, 2013
Chamber Open House & Website Launch
4pm - 6pm
June 10, 2013
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers - 7pm
June 12, 2013
Executive BOD Meeting
Chamber Office - 12:00pm
June 13, 2013
Solvang Chamber Mixer
Elverhoj Museum
5pm - 7pm
June13, 2013
Board of Architectural Review
Council Chambers - 6:30pm
June 16, 2013
Father's Day!
June 18, 2013
SCC Board of Directors Meeting
Chamber Office - 12pm
June 19, 2013
Solvang Third Wednesday
June 24, 2013
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers - 7pm
June 26, 2013
City Connection Lunch
Chamber Office - 12pm
June 26, 2013
Solvang Conference
& Visitors Bureau
Council Chambers - 8:30am |
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS
SCC Member Inserts, Ads and Promo Specials
~ Rabobank |
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SOLVANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2013 Board of Directors
President
Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Heather Bedford
Vice-President
Graphic Systems Solvang
Kathelene Williams-Turk
Secretary
Kathelene Williams-Turk DDS - Comprehensive Dentistry
Daniel A. Johnson
Treasurer
Johnson & Johnson CPAs
Brandi Baker
Chumash Casino Resort
Calisse Courtney
Courtney & Doherty LLP
Claudia Delgado
Santa Ynez Valley News
Tenley Fohl
Tenley Fohl Photography
Dan Greenwald
Paula's Pancake House
Brigitte Guehr
Mirabelle Inn
& Restaurant
Michael Larner
Larner Winery & Vineyard
Margee Lennard
Jockey Person to Person
Harlan Munneke
Mole Hole of Solvang
Chamber Economist
Dr. Kenneth Harwood
Executive Director
Sue Moualim
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June City Connection Lunch
If you have not been to one of our City Connection lunches and own a business in Solvang, this may be the one you don't want to miss! Summer is here and we all want to decorate and make out storefronts stand out and look beautiful but how do we do that and stay within the limits of the city code?
 Arleen Pelster and Lisa Martin are going to tell us how. At this brown bag lunch  we will be discussing the new regulations on patio umbrellas, decorations, and methods businesses can use during the summer season to attract customers without needing City permits. Arleen and Lisa of the City Community Development Department will give a brief presentation on these topics. They will also discuss the City's code enforcement program, so you will know how violations are handled if you accidentally slip up.
The next City Connection Brown Bag lunch is going to be held June 26, 2013
12pm at the new Chamber office
485 Alisal Road, Suite 245
BYO Brown Bag Lunch - Fee $10.00
Dessert & Drinks provided
Please park in the public parking lot across the street on Alisal Road.
For more information or to make a reservation: 805-688-0701 |
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MEMBER NEWS
 Performance Fitness offers Summer Incentives
to help get you into shape Join Performance Fitness now and receive Free Enrollment. Plus if you are a student they are offering a Student Special, $100 for three months. You must show current student ID and be 16 years of age and older. A Gift Certificate is the perfect gift for Father's Day, Graduation, Birthdays and more! This offer expires August 31, 2013.
Hometown Insurance Services moves to Buellton 
The folks at Hometown Insurance Services invite you to visit their new location at 186 West Highway 246 in Buellton. They are available to assist you with all of your insurance needs. Ask for a free, no obligation, no pressure quote on health, Medicare, life, long-term care, disability, auto, homeowners, renters, business or worker comp insurance. They've got you covered!
 Friends of the Library kicks off the Summer 2013 Season with a full slate of reading programs for kids
These fun and educational programs are geared toward children from preschool to teens. "Dig into Reading" runs from June 11th through July 31st and it is easy to sign up in person or online at www.sbplibrary.org. Preschool through 6th graders can pick up a reading log that will qualify them for prizes after every five books. 7th - 12th graders can use a Bingo Card to get fabulous prizes each time you finish an activity or read a book. With so many wonderful programs the library is the most entertaining place to learn and beat the summer heat!
People Helping People to host Wine Country Bike Trek 
June 14- 16 marks the fourth year for the Wine Country Bike Trek that raises money to fund programs serving low-income individuals and families in the Santa Ynez Valley. There are many ways to participate in this fun and worthwhile event including registering and riding in a one, two or three day ride. You can also be a sponsor by donating a Gift Basket to be given as prizes for the riders. The prizes encourage riders to collect pledges. Drawings are held Friday and Saturday night for riders who collect $600 or more in pledges. For businesses who donate Gift Baskets PHP will "Like" your companies Facebook page plus, you will be listed as a donor on the Wine Country Bike Trek website and be listed in a Thank You letter to be submitted to local and regional media for release.
For more information on the Wine Country Bike Trek and the many ways to become involved visit:
 The Elverhoj Museum Celebrates their 25th Anniversary from Sunset to Moonrise On Saturday June 22, 2013 the Elverhoj Museum invites you to celebrate the year's longest day with refreshments, fine food and merrymaking while raising funds to ensure the museum's long-term sustainability. Held at the beautiful Jonata Vineyards in Solvang from 5pm - 9pm, this very special event features a dozen luxury class prizes which include a private cooking lesson, a sailing excursion, trips, feasts and more! Reservations can be made at info@elverhoj.org or by calling 805-686-1211.
Please RSVP by June 14th.
Great Music Continues at the Solvang Festival Theater 
The theater will offer an outstanding line-up of performers in the 2013 Sunday Jazz in the Garden series. They have expanded from four concerts in 2012 to seven in 2013, including 2 Grammy nominated performers. The Grammy nominated performers are Tierney Sutton, nominated five times for "Best Jazz Vocal Album," who will be performing on June 23rd and Denise Donatelli, a 2013 Grammy nominee, who will be performing on July 21st.
They are also bringing back the amazing Cuban pianist, Alfredo Rodriguez on August 18th. Alfredo plays in Jazz festivals around the world and is a true piano virtuoso as anyone who saw him last year can attest.
They will round out the Jazz series with talented musicians from our local area. Teka, a very talented Brazilian jazz /Bossa Nova singer opens the series on June 2nd followed by the Laura Schlieske trio on July 14th. Bear Erickson and Friends will return to the series on August 4th and September 15th.
Tickets for the seven concert series are on sale to the general public on $125. Individual tickets, if available, will be either $15 or $25 dependent on the artist.
Z Folio brings the art of Glass and Metals to Solvang
Meet Artist Paul Harrie: Sunday, June 9th from 11 am to 5 pm. Just like a geode reveals its  inner beauty when opened - so does the glass work of Paul Harrie. Paul loves creating objects of art that give the impression of opening up to find mysterious beautiful interiors. His Saturn series is a perfect example; blown glass spheres with layers upon layers of brilliant colors and intriguing textures to pull the viewer in. Living in California and drawing inspiration from the Sierras, Paul created his River Series of glass in liquid looking organic shapes to emulate the colors and softness of water gently flowing over the rocks in a mountain stream. And for something abstract, random and fun, his Tectonic Series includes a mixture of all of his collections that are cut up, cast in into cement forms and then cut and polished into different shapes.
Meet Artist Tom Kruskal on Sunday, June 23rd from 10am -5pm. Forging is one of the oldest known metalworking processes and Tom Kruskal has perfected this ancient art to create flowing, graceful designs in silver, gold and platinum. The eye-catching high polish found on Tom's jewelry is accomplished by the use of a specially made mirror-finish anvil that is struck by hand with a polished hammer. The result is a beautiful jewelry that is light in weight yet remarkably strong and resilient, and styled as no casting or stamping could ever be. As Harvard graduate, dancer, and musician Tom Kruskal's designs are rooted in his interest in mathematics and music which lend a sense of proportion, balance and movement to his work. Tom's jewelry styling ranges from high fashion to conservatively elegant. It is timeless and appeals to all ages.
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Don't miss out on Community Appreciation Night at
PCPA Theaterfest Wednesday June 12!
 
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NEW MEMBERS
American Medical Response
Almost 8,600 times each day, AMR caregivers respond to patients in need of emergency medical care and transportation. These professionals must be prepared to provide high-quality care in a variety of situations - from critical life threatening injury and illness to non-emergency transportation from the hospital to home. At AMR, we meet the needs of these patients every day. We set high standards of clinical excellence for our caregivers, managers and educators. For AMR, clinical excellence involves having the tools, knowledge, judgment, skills and passion to perform at the highest level. It requires providing caregivers with education and training that meets or exceeds current industry standards.
Clinical excellence at AMR also involves providing refresher courses and ongoing education to keep our caregivers trained on current trends in emergency medicine practices. It also requires a robust quality assurance program that requires that all patient encounters meet our rigorous clinical and customer service standards.
AMR's clinical excellence programs ensure that the patients and the communities we serve receive the highest-quality levels of pre-hospital services.
For more information contact Les Hugie MICP, Clinical Manager, AMR 800-688-6550
 Pacific Western Bank
We are not like other banks. At Pacific Western Bank, relationship banking is not the exception, but the rule.
For over 30 years we've been listening to our customers, asking thoughtful questions, and responding with a tailored approach to meet their needs. We strive to be an extension of your business, a trusted partner on whom you can rely to meet the financial goals of your business. Our experienced employees work closely with our customers to be part of the team.
With $5.3 billion in assets and nearly 1,000 employees, we are the 15th largest bank in California out of 237 financial institutions as of March 31, 2013. Headquartered in Los Angeles, today we have 68 full- service branches located in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, and Ventura Counties. Through our subsidiaries, BFI Business Finance and Celtic Capital Corporation, and our divisions, First Community Financial and Pacific Western Equipment Finance, we also provide working capital financing and equipment leasing to growing companies located throughout the United States.
For more information contact the branch: 805-688-6644
 Burns & Whitaker Broker Mead Whippo of Burns & Whitaker Insurance Service provides personal and commercial insurance lines at extremely competitive rates. He also has expert knowledge and experience in life and health insurance products. Check out Mead's Facebook page and take the $100 challenge. If they can't save you at least $100 on your home and auto policies or at least $50 on your auto only, they will GIVE you that amount in CASH! Why are they so confident? Cause they are THAT GOOD! Centrally located at 1607 Mission Drive, Suite 212, give them a call with all your tough insurance questions.
For more information contact Mead at 805-691-9727
 Kaylin's Gift Boutique
New Member Kaylin's has moved to 485 Alisal Road, Suite 120. Kaylin's is a family run business specializing in hilarious infant and toddler t-shirts and onesies. In addition to the storefront in Solvang they have a fabulous website they created at the request of their customers. They print their t-shirts on site which gives their customers the option of color choice and size. All of their onsies and t-shirts are high quality, 100% cotton and available in many color choices.
For more information contact Joanie at 805-686-9500
 The Wildling Museum
Where Art & Nature Meet! After extensive planning efforts, focused on the long term sustainability of the museum and ways to increase their service to the community and visitors, the Wildling Museum board decided to move their operation from Los Olivos to a new facility in Solvang.
The new space at 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang more than doubles the exhibition spaces, allowing them to present three to five exhibitions at any one time. There will also
be new program spaces, resulting in more art workshops, lectures, and events for
the whole family. These spaces will be available for groups to rent
and hold their own events.
One of the most exciting new features of the Solvang location is
the addition of a wilderness resource center. The museum is partnering with
various organizations around Santa Barbara County to offer information, maps
and brochures to anyone interested in exploring the natural areas to be enjoyed
throughout Santa Barbara County. We hope to become a one-stop-shop for
visitors and residents to come to in the Santa Ynez Valley to learn more about
enjoying the natural beauty that Santa Barbara County offers.
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 Solvang Grows Again
From the desk of:
Kenneth Harwood
Economist
Solvang Chamber of Commerce
Solvang appears to have a growing population once again. Here are estimates across 23 years.
The three earlier estimates were by the U. S. Census Bureau as of April 1 each census year. The latest estimate was by California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit as of January 1, 2013.
 Solvang grew by about 12% from 1990 to 2000, averaging 1.2% a year. The city depopulated by about 2% from 2000 to 2010, losing 0.2% of residents a year on average. The rate of repopulation from 2010 to 2013 was about 0.1%, averaging 0.03% a year in the three years.
Continuing the latest three year average rate from 2010 to 2020 would suggest perhaps 5,400 residents in 2020, or about 155 more than in 2000.
Cautionary notes are in order. The state's Demographic Research Unit in 2009 estimated Solvang's population to be 5,446, and rising, as of January 1st, 2009. The Census Bureau counted 5,245 residents as of April 1, 2010. Demographic Research Unit revised to 5,241 its slightly high estimate of 5,446.
A general caution is that some 5,400 residents in 2020 would result if exact conditions of 2010 to 2013 were to persist until 2020. That seems unlikely, although we are unable to say how conditions would change from now until then.
Yet entrepreneurs somehow make business plans with existing data. The outlook now suggests population gain from 2010 to 2020, instead of the population loss from 2000 to 2010. Growth rate from 2010 until 2020 seems to be more modest than the rise of 12% from 1990 to 2,000.
Census counts are online from California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit in 1850-2010 Historical U.S. Census Populations of Counties and Incorporated Cities/Towns in California. Latest yearly estimates are online from California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit in Report E-1 City/County/State Population Estimates with Annual Percentage Change, May 1, 2013. Revised estimates of 2009 are online from California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit Report E-4 Table 2 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2000-2010, with 2000 and 2010 Census Counts (revised 9-14-2011, 10-12-2012, and 11-9-2012).
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For more information call the
Chamber Office: 688-0701
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