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Buellton Chamber News
January 2015

Go the extra mile. It's never crowded.

In This Issue
Monthly Quote
New Members
January Mixer
Welcome New Board Members
Vincent B Evans / Beautification
Buellton Brew Fest
All Sport Fitness
Buellton State of the City
Vacant Commercial Space
SYV Pirate Baseball Fundraiser
Restaurant Week
Pet of the Month
Standing Sun Live In the Winery
Humane Society Fund Raising Dinner
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.
  • KQJ Automotive (Jason Jensen)
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

2015 Event Schedule
  • Mother Hubbard's Mixer January 20th
  • February 19th:  State of the City
  • March 18th:  Mixer at SYV Humane Society
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
  • John Wright, Standing Sun Wines
  • Sonia Jimenez, Rabobank
Webinars & Workshops
Take advantage of these FREE Webinars and Workshops.  You may pick and choose those sessions you prefer and pertain to your business. 

Who's Meeting Who?  

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

Train employees in the use of spill clean up materials and processes.

 

Use a rain barrel to harvest rainwater from gutters for watering gardens and landscapes.

 

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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Greetings!  

 

Happy New Year!  We are off to a busy start and there's no turning back.  2015 is going to be great for Buellton as we welcome the many projects taking place around town and those in the works.  

We will be on the road the next couple of months going to trade shows and conferences spreading the good word about our City.  Numbers are up for travel and we take pride in the opportunity to share our community with the world.  Along with traveling, we will be working on our upcoming events and programs as we make our way into Spring.  There's never a dull moment around here, but busy is good.  We hope you are off to a busy start as well and wish you a prosperous New Year!   

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. Please note that this mixer is on a TUESDAY. 
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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Welcome to our 2015  

Board of Directors

The Chamber hosted our Annual Installation Luncheon in December at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott.  We would like to welcome and present to you our Board of Directors who were sworn in by Mayor Holly Sierra: 

 

President:  Ron Anderson, Ron Anderson Real Estate 

Vice President:  Tessi Martinez, First American Title 

Treasurer:  Mark Mendenhall, Mendenhall Construction 

Military Affair Chairperson:  Rudie Henderson

Director:  Pete Robertson  

Director:  Joe Padilla, Terravant the Winery Restaurant 

Director:  Matt Snyder, Valley Pets 

Director:  John Wright, Standing Sun Wines 

Director:  Sonia Jimenez, Rabobank 

City Council Liaison:  Ed Andrisek

 

We look forward to a great year ahead.

 

We would like to thank and recognize our outgoing Board Members as well.  Dan Baumann, Flying Flags RV Resort and Megan DeCicco, Chumash Casino Resort brought so much to our Board with their knowledge of business, marketing, and organizational skills.  They will be truly missed, but I know we will definitely continue to see them involved in our community, chamber, and events.  Best wishes to both of them as they move onto new adventures.  

Vincent B. Evans winner

Pam Gnekow

The Chamber recently awarded Pam Gnekow with the Vincent B. Evans award for her outstanding commitment to our community.  Pam has touched so many lives and been involved in so much of what takes place in Buellton.  She oversees the Buellton Senior Center making sure to take care of our seniors and their needs.  She began Country Garden Catering to raise much needed funds to continue the operations of the Meals on Wheels program.  The Buellton Thrift Store is also part of the Senior Center operations raising funds to feed and care for our seniors in our community.  Pam gives so much of herself and has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make Buellton a better place.  She is very deserving of this award and we are so honored to have her in our community. 
Congratulations and thank you Pam. 

 

 

Buellton Beautificaton Award goes to
Flying Flags RV Resort
We also recognize a business each year who has shown significant improvements with their property and made our community a little more beautiful.  Flying Flags RV Resort was this year's recipient for their extensive renovation of their main entrance, lobby, lounge, bbq area, restrooms, and pool area.  We are so proud to have this wonderful resort right here in Buellton and can't say enough about the level of quality and excellent service they provide to our visitors.  Their renovation continues this year and will make Flying Flags the best RV Resort in the County if not the Central Coast.  Congratulations!

Buellton Brew Fest

May 9, 2015

 

Tickets on Sale Now

    

The Buellton Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 4th Annual Buellton Brew Fest.  This is the largest fund-raiser for our Chamber and you are all invited to come join us and help support the Buellton Chamber.   

We are bringing in more breweries this year and we are adding a wine area as well.  More bands, more food truck options, VIP hour and more.  Be sure to get your tickets soon as this event sells out quickly.  If you would like to participate as a sponsor and have your business promoted to thousands of people, please call the chamber or log onto our Brew Fest site and check out our sponsorship packages.   

We will be looking for volunteers as well which is also a great way to experience the event.  Forms available on the Brew Fest site.

 

Call the Chamber:  688-7829 or visit our website:  www.BuelltonBrewFest.com 

 

New Year - New You

 

 

Join in January and get the month free.  Biggest Loser contest beginning 1-12-15.

Make your fitness dreams come true by committing today.  More details here. 

 

 

Buellton State of the City - February 19th
11:30am - 1:30pm at the SYV Marriott
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Buellton State of the City.  There's a lot happening in Buellton and we're excited to share it with you.  Come hear from our City Manager, Marc Bierdzinski how the City is doing and what to expect in the near future. 

Registration begins at 11:30, lunch served at Noon.  Tickets are $30 and a formal invite will follow with reservations details, so please check your email in the next few days. 

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 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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Restaurant Week Returns! 
Make your reservations now to dine out during restaurant week.  Over 20 restaurants are featured.  So try a new place or visit one of your favorites, all for only $20.15.  What a deal!  Participating Restaurants

 


Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society 
Pet of the Month

Joe  Chihuahua Tan 2 ½ yrs.  M(N)

Joe is a sweet and social boy who is shy at first, but warms up quickly. He gets along well with other dogs and cats. Please come by and meet this wonderful guy!  Joe is microchipped and weighs 12 lbs.

 Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society

www.syvhumane.org 

(805)688-8224
Live in the Winery Presents McCoy Tyler
Head on over to Standing Sun for an evening of entertainment on January 18th.  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!

$10 Admission/$15 reserved Seating
Fundraising Dinner
Come join the SYV Humane Society at the
"Spay" Ghetti dinner on February 20th at St. Marks Church in Los Olivos.  All proceeds will benefit the animals as they wait for their forever home.

  • 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. 

           

  • Alma Rosa Winery has moved to their spectacular new tasting room. They are now located at 181 Industrial, next to the popular Industrial Eats. 
  • Laura Cogan of Passion Flowers is ready create some extraordinary arrangements for your next event. 
  • All Sport Fitness Center offers day passes so your visitors can stay with their routine while they are away from home.
  • Zaca Creek Golf course is offering junior golf lessons beginning January 20th.  Details about golf and more from the Buellton Rec.  805-688-1086. 
  • This Friday, January 16th, New Frontiers in Solvang will donate 5% of sales to the SYV Humane Society rescue efforts.  Please support the animals and New Frontiers. There will be some adoptable animals throughout the day.
  • Terravant the Winery Restaurant is offering extended pricing on their Holiday cases of wine, a Social Friday discount for their Facebook followers, new menu items and much more. 
  • Check out Fig Brew for the latest events and happenings.  Fig is a great place to watch the NFL Playoffs or just catch up with your friends.  The Beer Garden is open and a fun place to hang in this California winter weather.