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Business & Relocation Guide Launch Parties!
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The Solvang Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to announce the
2016-2017 Business & Relocation Guide
Launch Party
at
Bit O' Denmark - June 29, 2016 6-7:30 pm
Come and enjoy appetizers and beverages
and pick up a copy of the new
Business & Relocation Guide that highlights businesses, services, entertainment and the history of Solvang! T
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Get More Tourists in Your Business!
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The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the newest local publication, the
Santa Ynez Valley Star in our China Ready Program. Solvang welcomes approximately 1,500 - 2,000 Asian tourists weekly and the Santa Ynez Valley Star is creating an on-line page in Mandarin. Increase your tourist business by placing an ad in this publication.
The Chinese version is going to be amazing addition for our Chinese visitors It will be online only as a downloadable e-reader that visitors will be able to read about the history of our community as well as learn more about our culture, events and businesses we have.
Businesses need to place ads that will be specific to the Chinese version. They will be translated into Chinese so it will be easy to communicate with visitors that don't speak English. They will feel like they are getting a special discount or coupon and the business will gain more traffic knowing their business is welcoming to these tourists.
If any business needs help with wanting to translate a menu or greeting to their customers we have that available as well.
Attached below are the rates for our Summer/Fall edition. They are deeply discounted already but we can offer 15% off an ad 1/4 page or higher.
Advertising Rates
Chinese Version Summer Only July 15- September 30
*RATES AREPERINSERTION *ALL ADVERTISING ISPRE-PAID
| Frequency | | 1X | TOTAL | | Online Edition Ad Size | | | | | 1/12 | | 120 | | | 1/4 | | 180 | | | 1/2 | | 250 | | | Full Page | | 325 | | | Cover Ad | | 275 | |
This publication will be unique to the Solvang area for now as the Asian tourists primarily visit Solvang. This version has been translated into simple Chinese so that the majority of the Chinese visitors will be able to understand it. We are partnering with the Solvang CVB and Chamber so the visitor's will know our publication exists just for their visit. It will be viewed online only as most of them have tablets or cell phones that they use. Print is not used very much in China. This will work to your advantage as you can see how many people are downloading it and bringing it in to your business. It will also help you communicate with these visitor's that don't speak English as they can understand your business and what you offer.
There will be stories are about the history of Solvang, current events, business profiles and places of interest. This is intended to help them navigate the streets of Solvang and understand what the town is about.
According to Tracy Farhad of the Solvang CVB, there are roughly 1.5 million people visiting Solvang each year (numbers from a 2012 survey). Tracy Beard from the Solvang Chamber has said there are approximately 1,500 that visit weekly and those numbers are growing. The State Tourism office is reporting in the last several years, each year the number from China increases roughly 30 percent. In the next year several of the tour buses from China will be spending the night instead of just staying for an hour. That should increase TOT revenue and sales tax for the city.
This culture is about the feeling that they are getting a deal or a discount, so if you decide to advertise we strongly suggest you put in a "special" discount or deal to ensure your customer is satisfied. Your ad will be translated into Chinese so they know what you are offering. This will help them identify with your business. Please send us a picture of your products or store front so we can include with your ad.
All businesses that advertise will be listed on the map we include as well.
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June is National Safety Month
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June, which is National Safety Month, seems an appropriate time to focus on young workers, as they head out of schools and into the workforce. Many of them will find in jobs in the retail industry, a leading employer of young workers in the United States.
We launched a new web page for young retail workers. We feature retail workers because the retail industry is a leading employer of young workers. This new web-based resource Young Retail Workers gives an overview of retail business and helps identify potential safety hazards, such as these top five reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The new web page provides basic information, along with facts and tips that employees should know for working safely in retail. To start with, employees should learn (from their employer or supervisor) all about their job and any potential hazards if it is not performed properly or without appropriate protections. Employees also need to know their rights and responsibilities. There are tips for what an employer should do to ensure employees remain safe and stay on the job.
The six pages within this topic include:
(1) Being struck by or stuck in equipment or objects
(2) Overexertion
(3) Slips, trips, and falls
(4) Driving or riding on the job
(5) Violence at work
(6) What You Know Can keep you safe and healthy at work
If you are an employer of young workers in retail, or provide safety and wellness resources to employers in retail, we would like to hear from you. How have you worked to keep young workers safe? If you are interested in collaborating with the NIOSH Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector contact Dr. Vern Anderson (vanderson@cdc.gov) or Donna Pfirman (dpfirman@cdc.gov).
More Information:
The Director's Desk column in the June NIOSH eNews also provided updates on NIOSH young worker research and resources.
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Solvang Summer Concert Series
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 Solvang Third Wednesday and Waste Management are pleased to present
SOLVANG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Free live concerts in Solvang Park 5-8 pm Now through August 17th Food available for purchase Bring your blankets, chairs, picnics & beverages
June 29 - Low Down Dudes - Classic Rock
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PCPA NEWS RELEASE!
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Shrek, The Musical
Solvang Festival Theater, June 30 - July 31
Marian Theatre, June 22-25
Solvang's Third Wednesdays
Cap off the day's events with tickets to the theatre at a special 25% discount on the
adult ticket for third Wednesday performances.
Order online and use Coupon Code 3RDWED2016 (no limit).
Be sure to select the ADULT ticket price - offer not valid on senior, student, or child pricing.
Third Wednesday performances:
Shrek The Musical - July 20
Sense and Sensibility - August 17
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4th of July
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Solvang Celebrates Independence Day 2016 with Parade, Free Concerts, BBQ,
Festival & Fireworks Show
10:00 a.m. -- Free Concert by Valley Wind Ensemble at Solvang Park Gazebo (Mission Drive & First Street). 11:00 a.m. -- Independence Day Parade presented by Solvang Breakfast Rotary Club that steps/rolls/canters west along Mission Drive (Route 246); turns south on Fourth Place, then east along Copenhagen Drive and back to the starting point at Old Mission Santa Ines (1760 Mission Drive). This year's theme is "Valley Life and Liberty." Grand Marshals are brothers Erik and Hans Gregersen, whose grandfather Rev. Jens Gregersen was one of Solvang's founders in 1911.
Noon- 2:00 p.m. -- BBQ and Free Concert by the T-Bone Ramblers at Solvang Park sponsored by Solvang Breakfast Rotary Club featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, linguiça and all the fixings for $5-7 combos--with chips and soda or water. (www.solvangrotary.com )
2:00 p.m. -- 22nd Annual Solvang Independence Day Festival sponsored by Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley. Gates open at Old Mission Santa Ines starting at 2:00 p.m. tAdmission is $10.00 per adult; and FREE for children ages 7 and under, as well as FREE for active duty military and their immediate family members with ID. The Festival will feature food booths, wine & beer garden, kids' activities including bounce castle, face-painting and plenty of time to kick-back and relax. All proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://squareup.com/store/Santa-Ynez-Valley-Rotary-Club or at the gate. www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org
BONUS: Also at 2:00 p.m., the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale and The Jamboree Band will perform at the Old Mission Santa Inés this year. The concert will feature 100% made-in-America music including "What a Wonderful World," a medley of songs celebrating the West and patriotic rousing tunes such as "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Happy Wanderer" under the direction of Chris Bowman. Concert goers who arrive before 2 p.m. may enter for free; after 2:00 p.m., admission fee to the Solvang Independence Day Festival is requested.
5:00 p.m. --Live entertainment on the outdoor Solvang Independence Festival stage at Old Mission Santa Ines featuring six 2016 Teen Star finalists: Jillian Garnett, Kaitlyn Chui,
Daniel Geiger, Rachel Guron and Jericho Guron
9:00 p.m. - Solvang Fireworks Show held at Old Mission Santa Ines. |
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Green Business Seminars
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The next certification period for Green Buisness is July 20 - 3-5 pm at the Cumash Employee Resource Center 585 McMurray Road, Buellton July 21 - 3-5 pm at CMC Rescue 6740 Cortona in Goleta Here's is a link as well: For any questions, call Frances Gilliland, Program Director 805-729-3472
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Movie in the Vineyard Nights
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DEMETRIA invites you to join in on the evening under the stars "Movie in the Vineyard" nights. Tickets are $175 per couple and include a bottle of wine, all you can eat from the menu provided, popcorn and candy! Wine and hors d'oeuvres upon arrival!
Only 80 seats available for each movie
6:30 - 10:30 pm
Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs
Saturday, July 23rd - A Heavenly Vintage
Call 686-2345 or demetriaestate.com for additional information
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Public Service Announcements
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June 6 - July 14
One-way reversing traffic control from Buellflat Rock Road to Pine Street for various repairs to the highway
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LIBRARY INFORMATION
Tuesday, June 28 - 3 pm - Solvang Library
Friday, July 1 - 3 pm - Buellton Library
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER!
Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a night of fun at the library - pick them up the next day and they will have photos for you. Drop off between 3 - 4:45 and pick-up after noon the next day. If you don"t have a stuffed animal, the library will lend you one!
Thursday, June 30 - 10:30 - 12:30 pm - Solvang Library
Parade Craft Workshop with KnitFit!
Children 7 & under must be with an adult or teen. Materials provided.
Please call or email to reserve a space.
Monday, July 4th
Don't just watch the parade - join it! march with the Friends of the Library!
ONGOING!!!
Preschool Storytime - Buellton Library - Mondays 11 am
Wiggly Storytime - Solvang Library - Wednesdays 10:30 am
Drop-In Crafts for School age and Teens
Buellton Library - Wednesdays 3-5 pm
Solvang Library - Thursdays 3-5 pm
Summer reading programs at all Libraries June 6 - August 6!
All events are free to the public!
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Solvang Festival Theater
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 Sunday, July 31, 2016 JAZZ & Beyond Brother Yusef Gates open at 2:30 pm - Music at 3 pm ******************************** Wednesday, October 12, 2016 7:30 pm
AN EVENING WITH CLINT BLACK
Tickets go on sale online June 29, 2016
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FREE TRANSIT TRANSFER PROGRAM
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New program offers seamless transfers between 23 daily Pacific Surfliner trains and 12 connecting bus and shuttle services in six southern California counties Passengers on the Pacific Surfliner rail service operating between San Luis Obispo and San Diego can now make free transfers to twelve connecting local public transit providers thanks to a new program introduced by the Joint Powers Agency that oversees the service. The free service is in effect now throughout the South Coast and in Guadalupe. The Pacific Surfliner transit transfer program provides free transfers between 23 daily Pacific Surfliner trains and twelve connecting local transit providers along a 351-mile route in the counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) board member Supervisor Salud Carbajal represents SBCAG on the Rail Corridor Agency board of directors. "Most people don't know this but the Pacific Surfliner is the nation's second busiest rail service, and free transfers to and from local transit services like MTD and Guadalupe Transit will make a great service even better" said Carbajal, who regularly rides the Surfliner to board meetings in Los Angeles. "It's now that much easier for tourists and regular train riders to get where they want to go." Passengers can board participating transit services for free simply by showing a valid Pacific Surfliner paper or e-ticket. The program is being introduced on a one-year pilot basis and is funded by a cap-and trade grant received from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). Public transit providers participating in the free transfer program include: San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, City of San Luis Obispo Transit, South County Transit (San Luis Obispo County), Guadalupe Transit, Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District, Ventura County Transportation Commission, Gold Coast Transit (Ventura County), Glendale Beeline, Anaheim Resort Transportation, Orange County Transportation Authority, iShuttle (Irvine) and North County Transit District. In addition, discounted one-day transit passes valid on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority services and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will be sold onboard the Pacific Surfliner in the café car. The Pacific Surfliner carries 2.8 million passengers annually in a 351 mile corridor, with ten one-way trips serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and Goleta. The authority that administers the Pacific Surfliner assumed responsibility for managing the service in July 2015 from the state of California and is composed of rail owners, operators and planning agencies in the six-county service area. For more information, visit the service's new website at PacificSurfliner.com. |
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2016 Danish Days!
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September 16 - 18! |
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2016 BUSINESS EXPO
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The Solvang Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2016 Business Expo on September 27, 2016 at the Hotel Corque Ballroom! Note the new venue! Reserve your booth space now. Sponsorships are still being accepted. For additional information call Tracy Beard, Executive Director at the Solvang Chamber of Commerce at 688-0701. |
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Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival
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Santa Barbara County Vintner's
Celebration of Harvest
October 7, 2016
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UNITED WAY
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The United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County is proud to announce The Mayors' Ball 10 Year Anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Santa Maria Country Club. Please visit their webpage at www.themayorsball.com for ticket information or call 922-0329, ext. 115. Support this organization that gives so much back to the community! |
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Central Coast Sustainability Summit
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
The Central Coast Sustainability Summit will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at UCSB. All are invited to attend and if you have questions, please contact Jewel Snavely at 893-8367 or jewel.snavely@vcadmin.uycsb.edu
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Santa Ynez Valley Arts
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For Love of Nature
Art Exhibit at Los Olivos Cafe
A new show of paintings by local artist Sheila Krausse
is on view at the Los Olivos Cafe
July 7 - September 1.
ABOUT THE ARTIST Sheila Krausse grew up in Napa, California and moved to the central coast as a teenager. At an early age, her Mother, an artist encouraged her to draw and paint. She took art classes through high school, continued at San Jose State University and Cal Poly as well as private lessons from experienced artists. In her twenties, she belonged to the Santa Maria Artist Association and was a charter member of the Los Padres Artist Guild. Currently she participates with the Valley Art Gallery, Los Padres Artist Guild, Paso Robles Art Association, Studios on the Park, and the Santa Inez Valley Artist Guild. Over the years, Sheila has shown her work at local art events, offices, banks, hospitals, restaurants, tasting rooms, and vineyards. Her paintings are in homes in several states. Sheila's focus is on oils and acrylics with a concentration on central coast landscapes. She uses bright colors with plenty of texture. Her style is a blend of impressionism and realism. After teaching 35 years(including art), she retired and started a business designing children's clothes using previously worn denim. Her "Little Munchkins" clothes are now sold at five stores. Her motto: I love to be creative whether I paint, design kid's clothes, or decorate a home. It is a true pleasure of mine! ARTIST STATEMENT I love art for many reasons I enjoy the solitude, get lost in the creation, and my creative mind takes control. Often included are memories of my youth, especially of my Mother painting or designing a special party dress just for me. Her encouragement to follow my dreams has made a tremendous influence on my life. I enjoy many of the local landscapes of the central coast including the rolling hills and coastlines. Trees always seem to be included in my work. I get an idea in my mind on focus on creating the image on canvas. To sign up for the Santa Ynez Valley Arts monthly digital magazine use this link
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Water Wise Words
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Storm Water
Tip of the Month
Clean grease traps at least once a week. Some traps require more frequent cleaning; therefore, adjust as necessary. Do not pour grease into trash bins, street gutters, storm drains or sewers. Grease can clog sewer and storm drain lines causing blockage and spills. It is illegal to put anything but rain down the storm drain.
Collect bulk grease in containers/barrels for proper disposal. Make sure to keep grease containers/barrels in a secure area with lids closed, and make sure to keep areas tidy (free of spills). This prevents rain water from washing food waste into the storm drain and keeps birds and pests from scattering trash.
Water Conservation
Tip of the Month
Refresh your understanding of your City's Drought Conditions which may include but not limited to: (1) irrigating during the designated hours,(2) not creating excess runoff, (3) broom sweep around buildings and hardscapes such as sidewalks and driveways (no washing), (4) use cash washes (no vehicle washing), (5) immediately fixing known leaks, and (6) serve water to customers upon request.
For additional information on Stormwater Management Programs in your city, please contact the following:
City of Solvang: www.CityofSolvang.com Public Works Department at (805)688-5575 or stormwater@cityofsolvang.com
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Solvang Jule Fest
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2016 Solvang Jule Fest
December 2nd & 3rd
December 10th & 11th
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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Please join us and welcoming new chamber members
PG&E
Solvang Pebble People
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Looking for a CPA
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JOIN THE VIKING CREW OF WARRIORS Johnson & Johnson, CPA's is looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper with good sword skills Accounting Professional with desires to sail the open sea Individuals willing to be trained and learn to become the best Viking CPA they can be. With the open sea at our face and the endless possibilities for glory we ask for all to submit their applications now to join this hearty crew of Viking Warriors. The ideal candidate understands and can prepare double entry accounting, manage monthly activity, maintain client general ledgers by entering accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, recording monthly journal entries, preparing account reconciliations and handling client bill payment activities, as well as preparing compiled financial statements on both cash and accrual basis. We want ambitious individuals looking to become partners and grow the firm. Openings include part and full time positions. All resumes and inquires should be directed to the following email, address, and phone #: 680 Alamo Pintado Rd. Solvang CA 93463 (805) 688-4415
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Advertising on Constant Contact
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The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is happy to provide Chamber members advertising space on Constant Contact at no charge. It is one of the best ways to promote businesses and assist them in marketing their business.
Effective August 1, 2016, if you are not a Solvang Chamber of Commerce member, there will be a $20 charge to advertise on Constant Contact. If you have any questions, please call the chamber at 688-0701 and speak with Tracy Beard, Executive Director.
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