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Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.
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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.
- Alliant Media Group
- Hwy 246 Wine & Brew Tours
- Mosby Winery
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Biz Card Rack
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott - Jack Von Schlichting
MarBorg Industries
Sunset Auto Center
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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2015 Event Schedule
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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- 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
- Mark Mendenhall, Mendenhall Construction
- John Wright, Standing Sun Wines
- Sonia Jimenez, Rabobank
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Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton
Pesticides should be used carefully and only if necessary. consider using baits and less toxic chemicals as an alternative.
Water Conservation Tip
Consider purchasing a new water-saving swimming pool filter and/or use a pool cover to reduce evaporation when the pool is not in use. Remember-Use it Wisely!
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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Pirate Discount Cards Now Available
The Santa Ynez Valley Football Boosters have recently released their 15/16 Pirate Discount Cards.
Purchase one for $50 and receive discounts at over 80 local businesses. Please contact a Pirate Football player to purchase yours today. These are a great way to shop local and you receive a discount in the process. It's a Win/Win/Win!
- Shop Local
- Receive a discount
- Support our local youth
Go Pirates!!
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Welcome Hampton Inn
Ground Breaking
The Chamber and City of Buellton recently welcomed the owners and architects of the Hampton Inn with a Ground Breaking.
The Hampton Inn will be located on McMurray Road just south of Firestone Brewery. We look forward to promoting another great property to our visitors.
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Mayor Holly Sierra recently helped with the launch of the Saturday service on the Clean Air Express
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Marriott Mixer Fun!
The Music
The Food
The Networking
Thank you Mike and Staff!
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I'd like to thank our members who participated in our recent survey. Your input is very valuable for the growth of our Chamber and we take your recommendations and comments seriously.
If you recall, many of the questions asked what was important to you as a member and how you thought our Chamber was performing in those categories.
We are very pleased with our performance numbers based on the survey results and take great pride in what we do. Again, thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
Please Click Here to view the entire survey results. Just goes to show you that Buellton really does Rock!
Thank you for your continued support and for making Buellton great!
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August 15th Mixer at
Hidden Canyon Ranch
We are in for a treat as Erin O'Bryan invites us to her home, Hidden Canyon Ranch. Some of you may remember Erin as Buellton Chili Fest Cook extraordinaire with her award winning entry of Vegan Chili. We are delighted that she wants to share her little piece of country paradise with our Members. Hidden Canyon Ranch is located at 5425 Campbell Road, about 10 minutes west of Buellton.
If you would like to donate an item for our Raffle drawing, please contact the Chamber office at 688-7829. Thank you in advance for your continued support.
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Thank You
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
The Marriott rolled out the red carpet at the July mixer with a country fair theme complete with corn on the cob, funnel cakes and great local wines. The Soul Cats entertained the crowd with their soulful sounds and the crowd danced to their favorite tunes.
The SYV Marriott is one of the premier properties in the Valley. They offer dining, meeting and banquet facilities, fitness center,pool, Hertz rental car and much more. Thank you to Mike Hendrick, Jack, Camden, and Chef Ofelio for hosting a memorable night.
Thank you to all of our raffle prize donors. Your support is much appreciated.
SYV Marriott ~ Standing Sun Wines ~
Vice Mayor Ed Andrisek ~ Ron Anderson Real Estate ~ Clare Barcelona ~ Foley Wines~ Passion Flowers ~ All American Trailers North ~ Union Bank ~ Jim Hazard ~ First Bank ~ Visit SYV~
Nails by DJ~Larry Rankin~Crystal Clear Window Cleaning~Al Fresco Picnic~Pacific Western Bank~
Figueroa Mountain Brew~
The winner of the perpetual drawing was Grant Writers. They were not present, so the jackpot will jump to $70 in August.
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Business of the Month
SYV Web Designs
Owned and operated by Mike Peterson, SYV Web Designs offers local website design using WordPress and StudioPress templates. Although not every person or business needs a website, there are several reasons why you should have one.
Some individuals are thoroughly involved in their special interest and want to share it with others. A website allows them to reach people with similar experiences and both will benefit from their posts.
Your local business is open and serves customers during regular hours. With a website, your business is open 24/7. Also, your customers are mostly locals and visitors. With a website, your customer base extends to the whole wide world.
By choosing SYV Web Designs, you will have a professional designer you can sit down with and discuss exactly what you want. I want you to love your website, and I can show you how to maintain it. If you don't feel you are qualified, I can also provide routine site maintenance for you.
Mike served in the USAF and retired after twenty years from Vandenberg AFB. The following year, he was hired by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin) and spent another twenty years with them, the last 15 in the IT department as a Database Analyst.
With his wife Carol, the Petersons plan to build a Family Entertainment Center, Live Oak Lanes, in Buellton. The facility will offer bowling, an arcade, café, full bar, patio, batting cages, bocce ball and party/conference rooms.
Please visit my website at: syvwebdesigns.com
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Help Wanted
 We often hear from our business members of job opportunities within their companies. We are happy to place that information in our newsletter and we invite you to use our Chamber site as well to place any information regarding available job opportunities. Please contact the Chamber to learn how. Here are some opportunities available at this time:- Julia Tipolt State Farm Insurance: Tired of Commuting? Looking for Professional Career in our beautiful SYV? Julia Tipolt's office is looking for outgoing, detail-oriented person. If you are The One, check out the opportunity and apply at: www.JuliaTipolt.SFAgentJobs.com Unlimited Income!
- Starbucks Coffee Coming to Buellton: Job fair being held on August 17th
- Flying Flags RV Resort
JOB FAIR - Wednesday Aug 12th 10am-Noon and 6-8pm and Saturday Aug 15th 10am - Noon.
They are expanding and hiring in all departments. Full time positions qualify for paid health insurance, vacation & holiday pay. PT jobs offer flexible schedules. Fun resort atmosphere with plenty of perks. Sous Chef, Servers, Cooks / Registration & Office and gift shop / Landscape & Grounds / Housekeeping, and Facilities & Maintenance. 180 Avenue of Flags.
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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
- CASH DONATIONS are Welcome too.
Please drop off your items to the Buellton Senior Thrift store on Hwy 246, Attn: Stand Down or Rosemary.
Come on Buellton, Show your support for these most deserving men and women.
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 Scarecrow Fest
Oct 9-Nov 9
The Scarecrows are coming back to the Santa Ynez Valley on October 9th. You can join in the fun by designing your own scarecrow and have them greet your guests for the next month. Businesses from Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang will be participating for the coveted trophy designed by local blacksmith, Hans Duus. You can see past winners and get ideas by visiting www.syvscarecrows.com.
Have fun and may the best scarecrow win. Please call the Chamber at 688-7829 to let us know you will be participating or click on the "Sign up Here" and fill out the form and return to the Chamber.
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Buellton is open for Business!
Vacant Commercial Spaces Available
 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. We also have vacant land for development and would be happy to offer you more information on those parcels if you would like to contact the Chamber. Buellton is buzzing and now is the time to make the move and be a part of our growing community.
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October 25th
at Flying Flags RV Resort
Save the Date.
Buellton Wine and Chili Fest returns!
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Buellton Wine & Chili Festival or at
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"Ride the Route"
The Clean Air Express Saturday service is up and running. We're off to a good start and hope to continue to grow this service as the year goes on. Connecting the Valley to Santa Barbara, the Clean Air Express makes two round-trips to/from the Valley and SB. Regular fare is $7 per person each way or a booklet of 10 passes is $50 in advance. (Children age 2 and under ride free). Invite your friends from the South County up for the day to go wine tasting, grab some lunch, or do some shopping or head down to SB for the day to enjoy the beach, strolling around Santa Barbara, or just take in the sights. The Bus route begins in Buellton at Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant, then onto Solvang Park, then travels to SB with stops at LaCumbre Plaza, Mid-town, Paseo Nuevo, and the Train Station/Beach area/Funk Zone. The bus will then return to the Valley and make drop-offs in Solvang, Buellton, and Los Olivos. A second round trip will operate in the afternoon. A complete schedule can be found at www.CleanAirExpress.com or call (805)692-1902. Funding partners for the first year of this new services are as follows: Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, County of Santa Barbara, Buellton Visitors Bureau, Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, and Visit Santa Ynez Valley. |
Miracles Happen Golf Tournament September 11 at River Course A benefit for People Helping People Sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Here's a chance for you to promote your business. Sponsorships are available and start out with a Tee sponsorship for $250 and go up from there. You may also want to put a team together if you are a golfer. This is a great benefit for our local communities and provides good exposure for your business. The tournament will be a Texas Scramble and Tee time is Noon. Included in the tickets are: Golf, BBQ, Raffle Tickets, and tons of fun. Click here for more information. |
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Are you Seeing Blue?
That's because it's Blueberry season!
Santa Barbara Blueberries are in season and just in time for those summer gatherings. The farm is located just south of Buellton off the 101. They also have raspberries, blackberries, pluots and peaches. Yum! www.SantaBarbaraBlueberries.com.
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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
Pet of the Month
Tasha Domestic Short hair Gray Female 8yrs.
Tasha is a big beautiful girl. Her last home was also home to children, which she enjoys watching, but not being carried by. She was declawed at a young age which made her a bit mouthy. However since being at the shelter, she has shown no signs of aggression. Tasha would flourish in a cat savvy home. She's microchipped and weighs 11lbs.
SPECIAL EVENT COMING UP! Aug 15 & 16 at our local Humane Society, you may adopt a cat. Adult cats, ages 6 mo and older will be FREE! Be sure to visit the Humane Society to pick up your next furry friend
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www.syvhumane.org
805-688-8224
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Solvang Festival Theater
presents Theatre Tuesdays
25% Discount 
Receive 25% off the adult single ticket for any Tuesday night performance during the summer in Solvang. You may order online at www.pcpa.org and use coupon code: VANGTUES15. No limit, subject to availability and may exclude center seating. Please see their site for complete details.
Showing this summer: Man of La Mancha, Peter & the Starcatcher.
(805)922-8313
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