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"Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence?"
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We would like to welcome the following Businesses and Individuals as New Members of our Chamber of Commerce: Please add them to your network of friends.
- Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation
- Down To Earth Gardening Solutions
- Snyder Law Firm
- Ticket Momma
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Biz Card Rack
Don Bratt
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott - Wanda Macpherson
MarBorg Industries
Rancho Grande Motors - Mike Sell
Sunset Auto Center
Moriarty Property Company
Thank you to all of our monthly advertisers listed above. If you would like to have your link placed here, please contact the Chamber. The monthly fee is $35.00 and is billed on a quarterly basis. 688-7829
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Community Calendar
Remember to keep the community informed of your events by posting on our Community Calendar. You may go here to get started.
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Board of Directors
- Ron Anderson - Ron Anderson Real Estate
- Dan Baumann - Flying Flags RV Resort
- Pete Robertson
- Rudie Henderson - Military Affairs Chairperson
- Megan DeCicco - Chumash Casino Resort
- Tessi Martinez - First American Title
- Amy Lee - Blush Beauty at Heather Rae
- Joe Padilla - Avant Tapas & Wine
- Matt Snyder - Valley Pets
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Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton
Do not blow grass, leaves or clippings into the streets and gutters. It creates a bigger problem in the storm drains. For more information on the Storm Water Management Program, contact (805)697-1407 or email: SWMP@cityofbuellton.com
Other sources for information may be found at www.greenbizsbc.org for ideas & guidebooks tailored for specific types of businesses.
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Every Thursday
at 8-9:30 am
at Avant Tapas & Wine
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Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director
Buellton Chamber of Commerce
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A Buellton Business Association Publication
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Each month at our mixers we place a donation box next to the bar area. All the proceeds from that evening's donations go towards a non-profit here in Buellton. We will support the Buellton Library in November. Feel free to chip in. |
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RaboBank
Mixer Fun!
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Scarecrow Fest Winners
Overall Buellton Scarecrow Fest Winner & Spookiest
Valley Pets
Most Humorous
Buellton Post Office
Best Business Theme
Pea Soup Andersen's
Best use of Natural Materials
Buellton Self Storage
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Greetings!
Customer service is the one thing that doesn't cost you a dime, but could cost your business everything if not done well. I think we have all experienced, at one time or another, poor customer service and I'm sure you could explain your negative experience, in detail, to this day.
As we head into the holiday shopping season, it's important to put your best face forward and show your customers how much you care.
When is the last time you've listened or watched your employees or co-workers interact with a customer? How was the customer greeted? How did they answer the phone? Did the customer walk away happy? These are very basic questions to ask, but they could make or break your company's reputation.
Here are a few suggestions and examples you may find helpful:
-"Thank you for calling (Company name), this is (Employee's name), how may I help you?"
-In a face to face greeting, stand up, smile, and make eye. If you know their name, say it. These are all FREE!
-Before the customer leaves- "Is there anything else I may help you with?", "Did I answer all of your questions?" Send them off knowing you did your best to assist them. "Have a great day, weekend, evening, afternoon and invite them to return again."
Again, these are very basic, common sense examples, but they can make a difference in your bottom line, especially during a stressful, holiday season.
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 November 20th Mixer at Classic Party Rentals
55 Industrial Way
5-7pm
Join us as we embark on our 2nd Annual Pie Contest at Classic Party Rentals. Find your inner Martha Stewart and get to baking. Bring your pie in a disposable pan, unless you don't want it back and enter our contest. There will also be a prize and bragging rights for the best pie. Classic Party invites you to visit their showroom and remind you they do parties for 6 - 12 people or up to thousands. If they don't have it, you don't need it. Back by popular demand, New West Catering will be providing our guests with a potato bar with toppings and beverages will be served as well. Classic Party Rentals is also offering a 50-50-50 Special for the Holidays. Call Kate at 805-686-1115 for details. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and we can't thank you enough for your gracious donations. If you would like to promote your business and donate an item for our raffle, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 688-7829 and we'll gladly add you to our list.
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Scarecrow Winners Announced!
We want to thank each and every one of our participants for all of their hard work and creativity in our first Scarecrow Fest. Can't wait to see what next year will bring. We had over 40 participants and people from all over the country picked up the maps and made their way around to view the scarecrows.
Here are the winners- Photos may be seen on the left sidebar.
- Most Humorous: Buellton Post Office
- Best Use of Business Theme: Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant
- Best use of Natural Materials: Buellton Self Storage
- Spookiest: Valley Pets
Our Overall Winner, who will also be participating for the Harvest Cup, went to Valley Pets. The Harvest Cup winner will be announced at 2:30pm, November 20th at the Wildling Museum in Solvang. Let's all cheer for Matt at Valley Pets to bring the Harvest Cup to Buellton!
Congratulations to all of our winners, you made this all possible and fun for our entire community and visitors. Start dreaming up ideas for next year's contest.
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Featured Business of the Month
Santa Barbara Healthcare
Santa Barbara Healthcare is a family owned and operated home medical equipment and supplies company with locations in Santa Barbara and Buellton. The Buellton store is located in the River Oaks Plaza, next door to ONE consignment shop and a few doors down from Pattibakes .
The Buellton office is run by Brooke and Kurtis Blunt, longtime Valley residents and part owners of Santa Barbara Healthcare. They have 3 children who attend Santa Ynez Valley Charter School. Brooke and Kurtis are very involved in the children's school and participate in the many fund raisers for the school. What little free time they have is spent going to the many practices and games all three kids are involved with, which include soccer, softball, baseball and basketball. They are both avid Crossfitters, San Francisco 49er's fans and participate in many other functions of their much beloved community.
Santa Barbara Healthcare carries wheelchairs, hospital beds, patient lifts, lift chairs, walkers and ambulatory aids, wellness and fitness supplies, caregiver supplies and many other items necessary to support a comfortable and safe home-care environment including Medela breast pumps for nursing mothers. We believe our business is about much more than hardware. That's why we place such a strong emphasis on customer service, especially expediting insurance claims, sometimes more stressful than health problems. We go beyond pickup and delivery, offering 24 hour emergency services, liaison with physicians, and personalized assistance to help patients and caregivers select the most appropriate equipment and use it correctly. These are just some of the ways we enlarge the meaning of "aids to daily living."
Santa Barbara Healthcare also offers a daily rental rate on much of our rental equipment including but not limited to wheelchairs, scooters, hospital beds and lifts, for those visiting Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara. This is also a great alternative for those who need a short term rental or need equipment that insurance will not cover.
Come visit us at our Buellton store at 240 E. Hwy 246, Suite 100, or call (805) 693-8321. We look forward to seeing you.
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Veterans Day Program
 Come out and honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars on November 11th at 11am at the Veterans Memorial Building in Solvang.
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Best of the Valley Winners
 Congratulations to the Buellton Chamber members that were honored with "Best" and "Special Mention" awards. *Chumash Casino Resort
*Decadence Fine Cakes and Confections
*Hometown Insurance
*Firestone Walker Brewing
*Hitching Post II
*Edward Jones
*Courtney & Glover Capital Management
*Sherry Thore, CPA
*Union Bank
*Adam Haws D.D.S
*Valley Pets
*Farm Supply
*Windmill Nursery
*RiverView Park Buellton
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Turn your Christmas Tree into Mulch. January 5th at River View Park
For the first time, residents may bring their Christmas trees (other trees will be accepted as well) to be chipped and take home the mulch for their yards. For all the details, check out the attached flyer. MarBorg will still offer the curbside tree pick-up service, but for those who would like to turn their tree into mulch, this is another great option. |
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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Pet of the Month
S'more American Bulldog White/Black 9 months F(S)
S'more is a lovable goofball of a dog. She weighs 64lbs, but her skin could wrap around an 80lb dog! It drapes loosely about her body, perfectly suited for hand and foot warming, In her short time at the Humane Society she has shown a high tolerance for whatever humans can dish out. She can play well with some dogs, but is not well suited for all dogs and is not a dog park candidate. If you are an experienced bully breed owner looking for a goofy dog who will provide you years of laughter, S'more may be your gal. Come meet her today. S'more is microchipped.
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
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Foodbank Annual Turkey Drive
 The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is having its annual Turkey Drive November 1-22, with a special one day event on November 16th! Please help us spread the word! Frozen turkeys and chickens are needed. Donations can be made at the Foodbank November 1-22 from 7:30-3:00, Monday-Friday. On Saturday, Nov. 16th, join us for a special Turkey Drive event at 2320 S. Broadway (Albertson's parking lot), from 10am - 2pm. Drop by and donate a frozen bird and enjoy a free hotdog! Enjoy live music and classic cars - fun for the whole family! We are asking our community to assist us in promoting this important event by posting or distributing the attached flyer via email, Facebook, twitter, or any other creative way you may have! Please contact Darlene Chavez, 937-3422, ext. 109 or
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Buellton Winter Fest
Sunday, December 8th
Come Celebrate Winter in Buellton with a day full of activities. Starting out with Breakfast with Santa.
9am-Noon: Breakfast With Santa (Buellton Rec. Center)
Bring the kids for a fabulous breakfast prepared by Country Garden Catering, get a photo with Santa, and we'll have make and take activities for the kids. General admission is $12.00 and children under 10 eat FREE.
4:30 - 6:00: Concert, Cookies, & Cocoa (Buellton Rec Center)
Treat the family to a live concert by our local musicians and of course there will be cookies and cocoa too.
4:30-8:00: Holiday Village & SNOW (Avenue of Flags)
Join us for an evening of great fun and winter celebration. We're bringing in 20 tons of Snow, Food Trucks, Vendors, Wine/Beer/Spirits, Fire Pits and much more.
6:00: Mobile Neighborhood Block Party (Electric Parade)
What is a Mobile Neighborhood Block Party?? It's another word for an electric parade. You're invited to enter by decorating and lighting up an entry to join our Mobile Block Party. We'll be lining up in front of Jonata Middle School and make our way through the neighborhoods and finish up on the Avenue of Flags in time for the tree lighting.
7:00: Christmas Tree Lighting (Avenue of Flags)
You won't want to miss our electrifying Christmas Tree Lighting at 7pm on the Avenue. Help us light up our City and get in the Holiday spirit.
This is an event you won't want to miss!! Stay tuned for updates and Entry forms for the Mobile Block Party. HO-HO-HO!!
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Holiday Luncheon
December 12th at the Marriott
 Mark your calendars and plan to attend our annual Holiday Luncheon. We'll be announcing the Vincent B. Evans Award recipient along with our Beautification Award recipient. Stay tuned as details are finalized. |
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Flu Shots & Free Advertising
It's Flu season and the Buellton Medical Center is offering to come to your business and provide flu shots to your staff. Also, the Medical Center is accepting coupons or information regarding your business to be included with their customer receipts when they come in for a flu shot. If you would like to promote a special or offer you have running with your business, this is a great FREE way to do so. Thank you Myra and the Buellton Medical Center for thinking of fellow business members in our community this way. You may take at least 300 of what it is you wish to include, to 195 W. Hwy 246 in Buellton.
Lastly, Dr. Joann Ng, Psychiatrist, has joined the Buellton Medical Center and is offering a discount off your first visit. Normally $360. will be $125 your first visit. Call 686-8555 to set up an appointment.
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Thank you to RaboBank in Buellton
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Sonia Jimenez and her staff for their warm hospitality. They always go above and beyond as our Mixer host and truly roll out the red carpet for our members. Guests enjoyed catered food from Testa Catering, music by Bubba Ramey, and local wines. Their creative "jailbird" scarecrow greeted the crowd as they entered reminding them, "This is what happens when you Rab-O-Bank".
Again, we encourage you to do business locally when given the opportunity to do so. A lot of planning and hard work goes into hosting a mixer and we are very grateful to have such a dynamic Member base who open their doors for us each year.
Remember, these mixers are meant to network, and meet other business persons who you may wish to do business with. We encourage you to bring your business cards, shake some hands, and make your way through the crowd. We've heard some great success stories come out of our Mixers where individuals were able to sign some pretty impressive deals. The Mixers also offer a way for our hosts to invite you into their place of business and showcase what they have to offer and meet their staff. Remember to thank them for their hospitality when you have the opportunity to do so. Our sincere thanks goes out to the following businesses who were so kind to donate an item for our raffle:
RedFern Acupuncture~All Sport Fitness~South Coast Karate~Vreeland Ford~SYV Humane Society~Neary Chiropractic ~ Windmill Nursery~Valley Pets~ Ostrichland~Joe and Honey Jaramillo~Parks Plaza Theater~ RaboBank~Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant~ Days Inn~First Bank
Our Perpetual Drawing winner was Santa Ynez Valley Farms,unfortunately they were not present so the pot goes to $50.00 at the next mixer.
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Meet our New Members
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to fostering the discovery and deeper understanding of the natural world and an appreciation of the significance of nature in our lives.
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to encouraging children to explore, adults to learn, and individuals of all ages to pause to enjoy a relaxed moment looking at the beauty of nature.
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to discover the beauty, serenity and the joys of the natural environment and its significance in our lives.
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to accessible nature, encouraging people of all ages to discover the beauty, serenity and the joys of the natural environment and its significance in our lives.
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to bringing beauty, serenity and the joys of the physical environment to the community in which we live in ways that encourage appreciation and educations in the arts, a deeper understanding of the order of the natural world and the significance of nature in our lives.
Down To Earth Gardening Solutions
Down To Earth Gardening Solutions is a family owned and operated garden supply store specializing in organic, heirloom and hydroponic gardening. Brothers Nathaniel and Seamus Ethridge, along with Seamus' partner Adrienne, envision a place where the Santa Ynez Valley residents can come for the seeds, soils, amendments and other supplies they need to make their gardens the most abundant and enjoyable they can be. In addition to an array of useful and entertaining books, we will also be hosting a series of garden workshops and speakers throughout the year to bring the community together to learn.
We believe that the use of chemicals in our edible and ornamental gardens is avoidable and have chosen to focus on natural ways to nourish ourselves and enjoy the exceptional beauty of our surroundings. Growing flowers, herbs and vegetables naturally and organically is not more difficult or time consuming than using chemicals. It starts with good soil full of healthy microorganisms and a little TLC. Whether you have acres of land or a small patio we can help you grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in your space. Stop by and find out what you can do to take the leap to a chemical free, beautiful garden that is safe for your family and pets.
Snyder Law Firm
Snyder Law is an AV rated, litigation focused firm, with its offices in Santa Barbara, California. Our firm prides itself in assisting our clients to find the most practical and economical method of satisfying their legal requirements.
The firm's approach to providing its services emphasizes a thorough understanding of our clients and their businesses. This close relationship with our clients enables us to develop legal strategies that will resolve their disputes efficiently and effectively. Innovative and creative legal solutions are the direct result of our attention to the specific interests and objectives of our clients. Moreover, as aggressive advocates, we do what we are paid to do - get excellent results! Since its inception in 1995, the firm has tried over 300 jury trials, with a winning percentage of over 85%.
Ticket Momma
Ticket Momma offers discount pricing for tickets to numerous attractions. Find great deals when you visit Sea World Orlando and Disney World. Discount tickets are also available for sporting events, including the NFL, MLB and the NBA.
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Wazzup Buellton?
Here we offer some news provided by our members as to what is going on in their businesses. Please keep us posted as to what is going on in your business.
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Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant is more than Pea Soup. They have a great venue for your next meeting or holiday party. Contact their banquet department at 688-5581.
- Loring Wine Company is celebrating Black Friday and Small Business Saturday (Nov. 29 & 30) by offering a great discount. They'll be offering cheese and charcuterie platters for people that come in, 10% off all wine sales for those two days, plus some wine packages that will only be available on those two days at a discounted price
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Get your Flu Shot! Buellton Medical Center is offering Flu Shots for $30. No appointment necessary. Hours are: M-Th 8-7, Fri 8-4:30, Sat 9-2. 686-8555. Stay healthy this winter.
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Volunteers Needed!! The Buellton Senior Thrift Store and Man Cave are always looking for volunteers to assist with thrift shop operations. If you have some spare time on your hands and want to work in a fun environment with great people, stop by the Thrift Store or Man Cave and get involved.
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Buellton Holiday Bazaar will be held at the Buellton Rec Center on Saturday November 9th from 10am to 3pm. This is your chance to find some truly unique Christmas gifts. FREE Admission.
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Actor's Corner Cafe is now open in Solvang. Locally sourced and organic ingredients and of course beer and wine.
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House of Treasures Thrift store needs volunteers 4 hours a week, mornings or afternoons.
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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? The Marriott in Buellton and Pea Soup Andersen's will both be serving Turkey and all the fixings. Good idea to call for reservations.
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