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The real secret of success is enthusiasm.
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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.
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Biz Card Rack
Don Bratt
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott - Jack Von Schlichting
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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2014 Mixer Schedule
Mixers are from
5-7pm
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
- 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
Never drain pools, spas or fountains to the street. Discharge to lawn areas or your sanitary sewer whenever possible.
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
p: (805)688-7829
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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.
Please free to chip in.
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Mark your calendar
- August 15-Movies in the Park @ Zaca Creek Golf Course
- August 15-16 Wine and Fire 2014
- September 6-San Lorenzo Seminary Annual Dinner/Auction
- September 28th Birdies Barbecue & Books
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 Buellton City Council Candidate Forum Coming Soon
The Chamber will be holding a Candidate Forum in the near future. This is an opportunity to meet the candidates running for City Council. Please stay tuned for dates and times and plan to attend.
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 School Bells
will Ring
August 13th, the SYV High School will be back in session. Summer is coming to an end for many kids, so make the best of it. Here's some ideas you may do to celebrate back to school:
-Offer back to school specials
-Celebrate Teachers! Discount coffee, lunch, supplies, clothes...
-Celebrate Parents! Breakfast special for first day of school, spa day, coffee & donut, detail the car...
-Celebrate Kids! Rewards for good grades, good manners, movie coupons, school supplies, special snack...
Think outside the box and find a reason to celebrate and/or offer a special. The more our businesses stay in touch with our kids and community, the better we all do and the stronger our community grows.
Remember to drive safe and stop for red flashing lights on the bus. Protect our future.
Good luck and have fun!
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10 REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL
Why shop at a locally owned business first? The following 10 reasons show how more money spent at local businesses is reinvested in your community creating diversity and helping the community maintain or create its unique appeal.
- Shopping local creates jobs.
Shops in our town create local employment and self-employment. These people in turn spend in the local community. - Local independent shops invest more in our communities.
Local businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities, schools and community events. Supporting local shops means a financial impact on your community. - Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices.
Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available. - Shopping local saves you money.
Out of town shops have done a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. If you add travel, fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher. - Shopping local retains our communities.
People don't like losing shops and services in small towns but don't equate this to how they spend their money. - Shopping local retains our distinctiveness.
Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs. - Shopping local saves the environment.
Local shops often stock a high percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys, helping reduce our global footprint. - Local shops are for everyone.
Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and those without transportation. - Local shops value you more.
Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service. - Shopping local saves services.
Private and public sector services tend to cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants, etc.
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Buellton Chamber
August 20th Mixer at
Jim Vreeland Ford
5-7 PM.
Those wild and crazy Vreeland brothers have invited us to their award winning Ford dealership for some mixing and mingling. Join us as we stroll the lot to see the hottest cars off the assembly line and the new product line from Ford. Enjoy networking, bbq, beverages, and fun. (Karate attire is optional)
Our Mixers offer a great way to network and meet fellow members and members of our community. We encourage you to bring business cards because you never know who you might meet and want to do business with. Also, another way to promote your business is to donate an item for our raffle drawing. We always appreciate the generosity of our members and the recognition goes a long way when you put your name out there one more time. Please contact the Chamber with any questions or to make a contribution to our raffle.
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Thank you
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
As always, the Marriott staff rolled out the red carpet for the July Chamber mixer. We enjoyed an evening out by the pool with Chef Ofelio making his famous tacos paired with our local Ken Brown Wine. We truly appreciate having a premier property like the Marriott right here in Buellton who support our community and contribute to our economy. Locals are always welcome at the Starting Gate restaurant and Winner's Circle Lounge. Stop by soon for some down home hospitality.
We sincerely appreciate all our hosts do to make our members feel welcomed and provide a venue for networking to take place. The winner of the Perpetual Drawing was Crystal Clear Window Cleaning, owner Ron Bender. He won the $80 jackpot. We'll start the jackpot over next month with $25.
Thank you to our members who continue to support our raffle.
We truly appreciate your donations.
Foley Wines~All American Trailers~PAWS Park~
First Bank~ Union Bank~Alma Rosa Wines~
Days Inn Buellton~
Jack Pellerin~Trikke~Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant~
Crystal Clear Window Cleaning~SYV Humane Society~
Joe and Honey Jaramillo~Ron Anderson Real Estate~
Anacapa Termite~Al Fresco Picnic~Standing Sun Wines~
Ken Brown Wines~Buellton Medical Center~
First American Title~Red Fern Acupuncture~
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Business of the Month
Pea Soup Andersen's is Soup-er excited to be the "Business of the Month". We want to thank everyone for the support you have given us over our many years.
On June 13, 2014 we celebrated our 90th Anniversary and are very Hap-Pea to still be serving our community and the highway traveler. We take pride in continuing the light, easy charm which always makes it a "Treat to eat at Pea Soup Andersen's".
Milt Guggia, a Central Coast restaurateur, purchased Pea Soup Andersen's Buellton in 1999 and Pea Soup Andersen's Santa Nella in 2007. These two remaining locations are now under the same ownership and delighted to keep the Andersen's dream alive. Milt and his management team work diligently to continue to preserve the family warmth and memories made here at Pea Soup Andersen's.
We offer many services to our guests: A delightful Bakery, a unique Gift Store including a year-round Christmas Shop, an Online Marketplace so that you are never too far from a delicious bowl of Split Pea Soup, Free WIFI and full Banquet and Catering Services. We offer delicious food, affordable pricing, great hospitality and a convenient location for any event, big or small: Weddings, Family Celebrations, Business Meetings, etc.
For more information please visit our website at www.peasoupandersens.net or stop by at 376 Avenue of the Flags in Buellton. With all our expansion, growth and popularity, we still strive to make Pea Soup Andersen's the Hap-Pea-est Place on earth.
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Job Killer Bills to Be Considered
by Senate Fiscal Committee
The Senate Fiscal Committee is scheduled to consider a number of California Chamber of Commerce opposed job killer bills when legislators return to Sacramento on Monday, August 4.
These job killer bills are on the August 4 hearing schedule for the Senate Appropriations Committee.
AB 1522 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego) Paid Sick Leave. Increases employer mandates by requiring all employers, large and small, to provide all employees in California with paid sick leave, and threatens employers with statutory penalties and litigation under the Private Attorneys General Act for alleged violations.
AB 1897 (R. Hernandez; D-West Covina) Contractor Liability. Imposes liability on a contracting entity for the contractor's wage-and-hour violations and lack of workers' compensation coverage, despite the lack of evidence that the contracting entity controlled the working conditions or wages of the contractor's employees.
AB 2416 (Stone; D-Scotts Valley) Unproven Wage Liens. Creates a dangerous and unfair precedent in the wage-and-hour arena by allowing employees to file liens on an employer's real or personal property, or property where work was performed, based upon alleged, yet unproven, wage claims.
CalChamber encourages members to contact their senators to voice opposition to these job killer bills. Easy to edit sample letters are available at www.calchambervotes.com.
Hannah-Beth Jackson is a member of the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. She can be contacted at senator.jackson@senate.ca.gov or 805-965-0862.
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It's going to happen this month!
Mother Hubbard's will be serving customer number
ONE MILLION
Jon and Doniece took ownership of Mother Hubbards 16 years ago, October 1st, 1998. To celebrate this special occasion, the One Millionth customer will be awarded a meal a week for as long as Jon and Doniece are at the helm. The winner will be honored with a plaque proudly displayed for all to see. You can get in on the fun by predicting the date and time they will serve the winner. Email your best guess to Jon and Doniece. The winner will receive a gift certificate for $100. Lots of fanfare will happen when #1,000,000 walks through the doors. Rumor has it Doniece will be doing a tap dance on the tables. I hope I'm there to see that!
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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Pet of the Month
Button:Terrier Mix Black 6 months M(N)
Hi! My name is Button. I love to play with everyone-two legged and four! I am looking for a family that will love me, spend time socializing me, and playing with me every day. Even though I'm just a puppy, I already have some manners and am quick to learn. Will you be the one to teach me? Button is microchipped and weighs 10lbs.
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
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