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Buellton Chamber News
December  2014

The door of opportunity won't open unless you do some pushing.

In This Issue
Monthly Quote
New Members
Installation Luncheon
Thank you Classic Party
January Mixer
Member of the Month
New Year's Eve
Benefits of a small town
Vacant Commercial Space
Pet of the Month
Hitching Post
Standing Sun Live In the Winery
SYV Pirate Baseball Fundraiser
Wazzup Buellton?
NEW MEMBERS
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.
  • Marcy Rose Lehman
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

2014 Event Schedule
  • December 17th- Chamber Installation Lunch at the Marriott
Community Calendar
Remember to keep the community informed of your events by posting on our Community Calendar.  You may go here to get started.

Mixer Hosts Needed for 2015

We're putting together the mixer schedule for 2015 already.  Let us know if you would be interested in hosting a mixer to showcase your business to Chamber  and community members.  688-7829 

 Board of Directors
  • Ron Anderson - Ron Anderson Real Estate
  • Pete Robertson
  • Rudie Henderson - Military Affairs Chairperson
  • Tessi Martinez - First American Title
  • Joe Padilla - Avant Tapas & Wine
  • Matt Snyder - Valley Pets
  • Mark Mendenhall, Mendenhall Construction
Who's Meeting Who?  

Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton

Avoid using disposable items such as plastic plates and plastic utensils whenever possible.  If you must use disposable products, use paper instead of Styrofoam.

 

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.
Buellton Landscape Rebate Program
The City of Buellton is offering rebates for replacing a lawn with water efficient plants, xeriscape or synthetic turf to increase water efficiency and reduce water use.  Download the application here. More information is available at the City of Buellton. 

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Winter Fest Photos

Thank you to all who came out and celebrated our Buellton Winter Fest December 7th. Here are some photos from the day's events.  

 

 

  

 

With 2014 setting and 2015 on the horizon, we feel honored and privileged to be able to serve you and our community.  We have had a very busy and productive year and know our future is only getting brighter as we welcome new developments and new ideas for Buellton.  We take great pride in our accomplishments and what we have done to better our community.  We know there is still more work to do and we are looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.   

 

We wish all of you the very best as you wind down your year and gear up for 2015.  Make the best of every day, step out of your comfort zone, think outside of the box and make 2015 the best it can be.   

 

From the Chamber to all of you, we wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday season and a very prosperous New Year!

Buellton Chamber Holiday Installation Luncheon

December 17th

 11:30am-1pm

at the SYV Marriott 

Register to attend

 

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Join us at the Marriott for lunch as the Chamber installs board members for the coming year and bids farewell to those who will be stepping down.  We'll also be announcing the recipient of the Vincent B. Evans Award.  This prestigious award is given to a community member that exemplifies what Mr. Evans began with his dedication to the Buellton community. A Beautification Award will also be given to a business who has made significant improvements to the exterior of their business. 
  
A delicious Menu is planned and tickets are $30.  Please see the menu options below and make your reservations today.
  • Lemon Herb Chicken served with garlic skin on mashers, & oven roasted root vegetables
  • Poached Salmon topped with Greek feta, sauteed spinach, grilled tomato with grilled asparagus and wild rice

All meals include a mixed green salad with fresh rolls, Chefs dessert, and Starbucks coffee, tea (iced & hot), water. 

  
Reservations can be made online or by calling the Chamber at
688-7829.
RSVP by Monday

 THANK YOU

Classic Party Rentals

 

Our friends at Classic Party Rentals treated us again to a wonderful evening showing off new items they have available for your parties and celebrations. I especially liked the Farm Tables and the comfortable stylish furniture.  Additionally they have over 20 place setting choices and much much more.  So when you are ready to have your next gathering remember Classic Party.  Richard Good and Kate Rounds will make sure you have everything you need for a memorable event.     

 

 Thank you to our members who continue to support our raffle. We truly appreciate your donations.

~Valley Pets~First Bank~Patty Hammel-Mary Kay~
Foley Wines~Antonio's Pizza~
~ Ed Andrisek~Figueroa Mountain~
Neary Chiropractic~Larry Rankin~SYV Humane Society~
Buellton Senior Center~Creation Station~Karen Palmer~
Flying FlagsRV Resort~
  
The Perpetual Drawing winner was Solar Ponics.  They were not present.  The drawing goes to $40 in January.
January 20th Mixer
Mother Hubbard's
Re-Gifting / Potluck Mixer
5-7pm

Join us at Mother Hubbard's Restaurant for our Annual Re-Gifting Mixer.  Jon and Doniece close the restaurant for our event and welcome us for an evening of fun. 
You are asked to bring a gift for the raffle and a passing dish or dessert.  The re-gifting raffle is the fun part.  We never know what kind of gifts are going to show up, but the crazier the better.  Sometimes we receive that gift where we might ask ourselves, "What were they thinking?" or "What am I going to do with this?".  This is a good time to re-gift whatever it might be and bring it to the Mixer.
 
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Member of the Month

Farm Supply Company - Deeply Rooted on the Central Coast Since 1950 and proudly joined the Buellton Community in 2011!

 

 

 

 

Farm Supply Company opened its doors in Buellton in September of 2011. We are located at 700 McMurray Road (across the street from Firestone Walker Brewery). Farm Supply had been looking for the right location in the Santa Ynez Valley for over ten years. We are so pleased to have found a great location in Buellton. The community has been so welcoming. We continue to meet our neighbors and strive to provide them with quality products and services. Our employees serve every customer from a farmer or rancher, landscaper, contractor, horse or pet owner, or homeowner.

 

Today, we are pleased to offer an array of products to our customers. When visiting one our stores you can peruse our many departments that range from Clothing and Home D�cor, Pet Food and Supplies, Garden Center, Irrigation, Agriculture Supplies, Tack and Equine Supplies, Livestock and Feed Supplies, Pump, Vineyard and Winery Supplies and Archery (Arroyo Grande location only).

 

Stop by today and see all of the great products we have for loved ones on your Christmas list! During the month of December all Men's flannel shirts are on sale for $19.00 - $34.00. All boots priced over $79.95 are $20 OFF! We have a great selection of women's clothing, jewelry, accessories, kids' clothes, home d�cor and more! Don't forget about gifts for your four-legged friends too!

 

Education has also become a passion for our company. Throughout the year we offer FREE educational events from growing tomatoes, water conservation with drip irrigation, pruning rose and fruit trees and more, primarily at our Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo locations. We are proud to support our local community and causes that support agriculture, youth in agriculture (4-H and FFA) and many other non-profit organizations that enrich this beautiful area we are privileged to call home!

 

Farm Supply was established in 1950 as a farmer-owned cooperative. The cooperative was first located at the intersection of Higuera Street and Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo. We are still today an agricultural cooperative of over 2500 members and although you don't have to be a member to shop at Farm Supply Company, if you are an agricultural producer, you can join for $1 and share in the profits. Please inquire if you are interested.

 

We have grown since 1950 and today we have locations in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria and Buellton. Our Buellton store is located at 700 McMurray Road.

 

If you haven't already, please stop by a store near you, meet our team and see all that we have to offer. Visit our website at www.farmsupplycompany.com for more info. You can join our email list, become a fan on Facebook on follow us on Twitter to stay connected.

New Year's Eve Happenings
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Celebrate New Year's Eve with your friends.  Here are some great parties going on right here in Buellton and the Valley.  From '80's to Mardi Gras, and even Boogie Nights.  These places will be happening this New Year's Eve. Some you may have to make reservations ahead of time while others are free.  Take your pick and have a Happy New Year!

SYV Marriott
The Benefits of Living in a Small Town
Once upon a time a husband** thought he was being helpful by mailing party invitations for his wife**.  He picked them up off the kitchen counter and dropped the invitations at the Buellton Post Office on his way to work.  Wife notices the invitations are not on the kitchen counter and calls husband to see if he mailed them.  He said that he had dropped them in the outside box on his way to work.  Unfortunately, husband did not notice that the invitations were not stamped.  Frantically, wife calls Buellton Post Office for help.  Postmistress and City Council Member Holly Sierra came to the rescue by helping wife retrieve the hot pink envelopes from the outside bin.  
Moral of the story: It is wonderful living in a small town like Buellton where we all want to help each other.
**In order to protect the innocent parties we will not be naming names. :)  
Vacant Commercial Spaces Available
desktop-items-phone.jpg If you or someone you know are looking for a commercial space to lease, look no more.  Buellton has some great opportunities for businesses looking to grow.  Being at the crossroads of Hwy 246 and Hwy 101, Buellton lends itself to a large amount of traffic and visibility.  Here is a list of some spaces available in Buellton.  We will continue to update this list as we learn of more spaces.  Make Buellton the home of your business. 
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society 
Pet of the Month
Daisy  Rabbit  Orange  7months  F(S)

Daisy is a 7 month old rabbit who was relinquished to the shelter at 1 month of age with her mother and siblings. They were raised in a loving foster home until old enough to be spayed and neutered. Daisy is now ready to find a loving home.  Daisy is microchipped and weighs 5 lbs.

 

 Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society

www.syvhumane.org

(805)688-8224

Book your holiday dinners now at the

Hitching Post II Restaurant.  The regular menu is available for smaller groups and a custom banquet menu is available for larger groups.  To set up your party celebrations go to HP2restaurant@hotmail.com or call 688-0676.

 
Live in the Winery Presents
Anthony Smith with Patty Castillo and Gib Foss
Head on over to Standing Sun for an evening of entertainment.  If you've never experienced a concert at this venue, you are in for a treat!  Mark your calendars and plan to attend.  Oh...be sure to bring your friends too!

$15 Admission/ $20 Reserved Seating
Santa Ynez Pirate Baseball Fundraiser
January 22, 2015 at Avant
6-9pm
The Santa Ynez Pirate Baseball team were the 2014 CIF Division 4 Champions.  Come out and support the team as they raise monies to help fund equipment needs and field improvements.

There will be a silent auction, dinner, and wine tasting at this event.  The players from the team will be your servers and the menu will be open for your choosing.  Come meet our youth and our local Champions!

If you are interested in donating an item to represent your business in the Silent Auction, contact the SYV Baseball Boosters or contact Kathy at the Chamber.

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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. 

           

  • Wandering Dog Wine Bar and the SYV Humane Society won Best Overall Entry in the Solvang Julefest Parade.  Congratulations and thank you for helping the animals.
  • Conrad and Vanessa, owners of Radiance Tanning and Boutique have welcomed Valentina, their new bundle of joy to the world. 
  • Check out the Marriott lobby in all it's splendor with the Christmas Display and gingerbread houses.  It is AMAZING.  Great photo opps with the kids.  Thank you Marriott crew for your hard work. 
  • The SYV Humane Society is in need of a donated van to transport animals.  If you are able to help, contact Emily at 688-8224.
  • Flu Shots are available at the Buellton Medical Center.
  • Celebrate Holiday in the Hills with member wineries gift offerings and specials from the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance.
  • Standing Sun Live on December 13, features Anthony Smith with Patty Castillo and Gib Foss.
  • Pea Soup Andersen's will be open on Christmas Day.
  • Neary Chiropractic is now in open in Buellton full time.  Call to set up an appointment for your chiropractic needs.
  • SBF Payroll Services are offering a special for Small Businesses.  Check it out here.
  • Registration is now open for Hancock College classes, register at hancockcollege.edu.
  • Buellton Garage is moving to 320 Central Avenue in January.