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Actions always prove why words mean nothing.
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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.
- 805 Wine Tours & Transport
- 805 WineTours.com
- Pacific Coast Realty
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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
- Tessi Martinez - First American Title
- Joe Padilla - Avant Tapas & Wine
- Matt Snyder - Valley Pets
- Megan DeCicco - Chumash Casino
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Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton
Vehicle parts, equipment, and repairs should be contained in a concrete, bermed area that keeps oils and grease inside.
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
f: (805)688-5399 |
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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.
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VAFB Quarterly Awards
Rudie Henderson, our Military Affairs Chairperson, has been representing our Chamber at the VAFB Quarterly Awards for some time now. He has worked hard to reach out to our members and secure donations for the honored Airmen each quarter. We have recently been informed that the format of the Awards program is changing. We have been asked to provide certificates in place of physical items. We have been so fortunate to have a supportive community and hope this new format will be an easy transition for us all. Some of you already gave a gift certificate for a product or service and that will continue to be accepted. We will no longer be able to take bottles of wine, gift baskets, or other physical items. However, a gift certificate for a bottle of wine will be acceptable. They have also requested we gather the donations 2 weeks in advance of the Awards luncheon, so we will be reaching out a bit earlier than before. We apologize for the change in the format, but we are doing everything we can to maintain the exposure for our Buellton business community. If you have any questions regarding the new format, please feel free to contact the Chamber, we'll be happy to help. Again, we thank you for your contributions for those who serve our country so we may carry on with our day to day lives.
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Stand Down
A program to support our Veterans and their families.
Items are needed to help support our Veterans and their families. We are in dire need of NEW items:
- Men's and women's socks
- Underwear
- T-Shirts
- Towels
Please drop off your items to the Buellton Senior Thrift store on Hwy 246, Attn: Stand Down or Rosemary.
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Come support the Santa Ynez Pirates Friday nights. Thank you to our businesses who support our local youth. It is great to see the community pull together for the kids and our future. Check the schedule for the home and away games.
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The Real Truth about
Buellton Billboards
You may have seen recently on the news or heard it on the street the subject of a digital billboard proposal submitted by the Buellton Chamber of Commerce.
We would like to share with you the history of the existing billboards and the purpose of this proposed sign.
As you are aware, there are two billboards to the north and two to the south of Buellton. These signs were installed many years ago when the construction of Hwy 101 took place and bypassed the Avenue of Flags (the original Highway through town). This caused traffic to flow away from the downtown area, which affected the local businesses along this route. Vincent B Evans, then owner of Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant, was instrumental in erecting the signs we see today. These were approved by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on a 5-0 vote. The purpose was to direct people to Buellton and the downtown area.
The Buellton Chamber of Commerce owns and operates these signs today, which includes: Land rent, Utilities, Permits, and License. Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant contributes a portion of rent on the 3 mile sign south of Buellton and they also assist with the maintenance (paint & repair) of the signs.
The sign to the north of Buellton, along the frontage road, currently sits on a property with an approved project which would most likely require the sign to be removed. Understanding the future of this board may be in jeopardy, the Chamber began to explore other options to maintain the visibility along the 101 corridor.
A sign ordinance was approved by the current City Council on March 14, 2013 with a 5-0 vote which allowed for a Community Identification sign. Under the ordinance, the sign must be sponsored by the Buellton Chamber of Commerce or the City of Buellton and must promote Santa Ynez Valley businesses. As we looked into costs and options available to us, we realized a digital sign would allow more businesses the opportunity to have freeway exposure, which would attract more visitors and in turn generate revenue for the City.
We reached out to professional sign companies to conduct our research and also presented the idea to the Planning Commission for their input and to see if it was worth exploring any further. The Planning Commission was in favor of the idea, so we continued to move forward with our research and planning.
Our full intent for the Community Identification Sign was to allow our businesses the ability to promote to a larger audience and the revenue generated from the sign was to go back into our community. Our goal with the revenue generated was to explore the idea of
athletic fields or an event complex and other opportunities that would enhance our community.
We know there is misinformation being circulated in the community that is simply not true and we are here to clarify any of your concerns. The project has been withdrawn from the planning process and is no longer in motion.
As you know, the Buellton Chamber has been a driving force for the progress you see happening in Buellton. We are and will remain Pro-Business and we will continue to be forward thinking for our community and always put Buellton First.
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How may I help you today?
When it comes to customer service some people have a very long memory about how they were treated. I'll share a story about a customer that was treated poorly by an establishment 20 years ago. Yes, 20 years ago and to this day this person has not done business with the company, nor has he even shopped in the same town. This may be an extreme example, but it is true. In this modern age of Trip Advisor, Yelp, Facebook and many other sources where people can share their experiences, it is imperative that those that are the face of your business do whatever they can to ensure the customer walks away with a positive experience. A company with excellent customer service is more likely to get repeat business from customers. People that have a positive experience with a business, will likely tell two or three others about their experience. A person who has a bad customer service experience will likely tell between nine and twenty people. The efforts that go into maintaining quality customer service can really pay dividends over time. So take a moment and think about how you and your staff can create that positive experience to each and every customer that walks through your doors. It might just be as simple as a
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Buellton Chamber Mixer at
Valley Pets
225 McMurray Road
September 17th, 5-7pm.
Join us as we meander through the newly remodeled Valley Pets in Buellton. Owner, Matt Snyder has made some changes to his business which now focuses on Dogs & Cats and pet grooming. Matt also has puppies...be careful, you might be tempted to take one of these cuties home. Matt and his staff will be serving Martian Ranch Wines paired with light appetizers. It is easy to attend Chamber events and hangout with our members and friends. The challenge is to try and meet someone new. Make an effort to meet someone new at each event. Not only does meeting someone new create an opportunity for you and your business, but it also might just help someone new to the Chamber feel welcome. Take a few minutes and introduce a new member to the other members and you will do yourself and the Chamber a huge favor. As always, we welcome items for the raffle and appreciate the continued support we receive from our members.
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We would like to thank Jim Vreeland Ford for hosting our August Mixer. We had a great turn out and a lot of fun. Everyone went home a winner with a $10.00 off coupon for an oil change. Thank you Vreeland Brothers for welcoming our members and guests to your dealership and thank you for all you do for our community.
We sincerely appreciate all our hosts do to make our members feel welcome and provide a venue for networking to take place. The winner of the Perpetual Drawing was Central Coast Print, owner Esly Guzman. He won the $25 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.
~American Cancer Society~Neary Chiropractic~
~Pepper's Gifts~Ed Andrisek~Larry Rankin~
~ Union Bank~Jody Bartel~
Days Inn Buellton~Ascendant Spirits~
Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant~
Crystal Clear Window Cleaning~Vreeland Ford~
Flying Flags~First American Title~
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Member of the Month
Svend Olesen
Svend Olesen has lived in Buellton for over 65 years. He opened his business Svend Olesen and Son Masonry in 1962. He and his son Brian have been running the business together for the last thirty years. Svend has seen many changes over the years in Buellton. In 1999 he picked up his house and moved it down the road to make room for the new school and housing that we have today. Svend turned 91 this past June but you would never know it. To this day he is one of the hardest working men out there.
Thank you Svend for your many years of supporting the Buellton Chamber and your contributions to the community.
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Scarecrow Fest Coming Soon!
 Last year we joined in the Valley-wide Scarecrow Fest. Our very own Valley Pets brought home the Harvest Cup with their award winning "Headless Horseman" scarecrow. This year we're challenging you to keep the energy going and keep the Harvest Cup in Buellton. Put on your thinking caps and get ready to join us again as we go for round two in the Valley-wide Scarecrow Fest. To participate, please fill out the attached form and send it back to the Chamber. It's a great team building exercise and is great fun for your customers too. |
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Sideways 10
Anniversary Promotion
It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since the movie Sideways was released. Filmed right here in Buellton and the surrounding Valley, this movie is still talked about today. Pinot Noir became the greatest thing since sliced bread and the wine industry has grown by leaps and bounds. To celebrate the anniversary Fox Searchlight is having a promotion from September 5th - 14th. You could win a trip to Santa Barbara Wine Country and attend a Sideways 10 Screening and celebration on 9-28-2014. Daily prizes will also include Anniversary edition Blu-ray packages of the movie. To participate in the contest, you may go to one of the locations listed below, take your picture with the Sideways Standee and then follow the instructions to post to instagram or twitter. You may also enter via the Sideways10 website. There are over 100 standee locations around the County, the list below is where you'll find one in Buellton. - Buellton Chamber of Commerce
- Flying Flags RV Resort
- Hitching Post II
- Days Inn Windmill
- Club House Lounge @ Days Inn
- Ostrich Land
- SYV Marriott
- Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant
- Pea Soup Andersen's Motel
- Avant
- Motel 6
- Quality Inn
- AJ Spurs
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Congratulations Mother Hubbard's
Determining your millionth customer may not be an exact science, but Jon and Doniece McDermott, owners of Mother Hubbard's restaurant in Buellton, figure they got it close. On Saturday, the couple recognized Valley residents Greg and Aryn Wolf as the establishment's millionth (and necessarily, millionth-plus-one) customers.
Mother Hubbard's has been in business since 1978 and the McDermotts have owned it for nearly 16 of those years.
"Back when we first purchased the restaurant, we started keeping records of how many customers per day were coming in," said Jon McDermott. By his calculations, he realized at one point last year that the restaurant would see its millionth customer in 2014. "We started keeping a close track on a daily basis this year," he said. "In July we realized it would be sometime in August. On Saturday, we counted to 179, and that's who it was." It was the Wolfs' first time at Mother Hubbard's. They were greeted with bells and balloons and were given a lifetime gift certificate for a weekly meal at the restaurant.
Congrats to the winners and congrats to Mother Hubbard's for their success!
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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
Pet of the Month
Rodeo: Australian Cattle Dog Black/White 2yrs. M(N)
Rodeo is a big love bug, He would do very well in a home where he has a family to call his own. If you are looking for a lover, Rodeo is your boy. Bring down the whole gang to meet him today. Rodeo is microchipped and weighs 60 lbs.
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
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San Lorenzo Seminary Annual Dinner and Auction Gala
The San Lorenzo Seminary and Foundation will be having their Annual Dinner and Auction Gala on Saturday, September 6th. This is a special event you won't want to miss.
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The Union Bank Business Banking group serves the needs of a broad range of businesses of varying sizes, with profiles of up to $15 million in annual revenues and offers a variety of products and services for business owners, including deposit solutions, loans, lines of credit, specialized credit programs and online business products. "Our team offers truly customized financial solutions for clients" says Union Bank Business Banking client advisor Melinda Bagby. You can reach Melinda at Melinda.bagby@unionbank.com or by calling
805-783-5175.
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Birdies Barbecue & Books
Join the Buellton and Solvang Libraries as they host a golf benefit, Sunday, September 28th at Zaca Creek Golf Course in Buellton. This will be a 4 person, best ball, shot gun and tee times are at 9am, 11am, and 1pm. Business sponsorships and tee sponsorships are available as well as individual entries. Entry forms are available at the Buellton and Solvang Libraries or at the Buellton Chamber of Commerce. Support our local libraries and work on your golf game at the same time.
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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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All Sport Fitness Center is celebrating 3 years strong in Buellton. Join them for an open house on Saturday, Sept 20th, from 8:30am to 2pm.
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Buellton sculptor extraordinaire, Larry Rankin will be the featured artist for September at Gallery Los Olivos. Join Larry at the artist's reception on Saturday, September 13 from 1-3pm.
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The SYV Marriott is hosting the 2nd Annual Miracles Happen Tournament to benefit People Helping People on Friday, September 19th.
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Sideways 10 Merlot Taste-Off, Solvang Festival Theater, Saturday, September 13, 3-6pm.
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Alma Rosa Winery Never-ending Summer of Chardonnay. 2011 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay $100 per case. 2010 El Jabali Chardonnay $150 per case. Special offer valid through September 21, 2014.
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Help Eagle Scout Ben Donahue with the Shady Tree Corner Project.
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Mother Hubbard's Lococentric Dinner will be Saturday, September 27th. Call for reservations.
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Windmill Nursery End of Summer Sale. Thursday 9-11-Sunday 9-14. 25% to 50% off all inventory.
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