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There is only one way to avoid criticism. Do nothing, say nothing, and be 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.
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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
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September 29th (Tuesday) Mixer at Pea Soup Andersen's
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October 21st - Ave of Flags Evening Specific Plan Workshop
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October 25th (Sunday)-Buellton Wine and Chili Fest
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
- 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
Do not blow grass, leaves, and yard clipping into the streets and gutters. This can clog and contaminate the storm drains.
Water Conservation Tip
Consider developing a Water Management Plan that will provide the foundation for long term water savings for your business. For more information, please visit EPA's Water Sense website or the Santa Barbara County Water Wise website.
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. |
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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Hidden Canyon Ranch
 What a beautiful venue for a mixer. Thank you Erin O'Bryan for being the hostess with the mostess!
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Welcome Sky River RV!
If you haven't ventured into Sky River RV, be sure to make time to do so. They are off to a great start and we are so happy to have them in our community. Who knows, you may fall in love with a new home on wheels and set out to explore the world! Go for it!
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Vintage Trailer Bash Coming Soon!
September 25-27
Be sure to head over to Flying Flags RV Resort on Saturday, September 26th to experience a Blast from the Past. These adorable vintage trailers, RV's, and vehicles descend on Buellton for a fun-filled weekend at Flying Flags. Saturday they host an open house where you may come visit with the owners and take a peak inside their vintage campers. Such a fun weekend and such a great group of people to have visit our City. Let's give them a warm welcome.
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Buellton is bustling! We are seeing lot of dirt moving around the City and there's more to come. This is an exciting time for Buellton and our valley. With this development will come jobs, services, and amenities we may not otherwise have. These retail and residential projects also contribute to the financial stability of our City.
Buellton is on the map and we hope you continue to help us make our city great!
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Thank you Erin O'Bryan
What a night we had at Hidden Canyon Ranch. The food, the ambiance, the beauty of this hidden gem, delighted all of us. Hidden Canyon is a wonderful venue for a retreat, photo shoot and on location filming. Our hostess, Erin O'Bryan also teaches cooking classes. Her specialty is gluten-free Vegan, but she can tailor the experience to your liking. Erin can be reached at info@hiddencanyonranch.com. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with all of us Erin, it truly was an unforgettable evening.
Thank you to all of our raffle donors. We appreciate your support.
Don Bratt~Paws Park~Santa Barbara Vintners~
Vice Mayor Ed Andrisek~ First Bank~
Eco Angel Enterprises~Plants Rule~
Gil and Jody Bartel~
Harrison Wine Transport~
Mark Mendenhall~Tish Beltranena~
Rick Torres~Dr. Jim Neary~
Dr. Adam Haws~Excel Personnel~
Visit SYV~Jim and Jeanette Richardson~
The winner of the perpetual drawing was Firestone Brewery. They were not present so the jack pot rolls to $70 at the September mixer.
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Tuesday, September 29th Mixer
at the world famous
Pea Soup Andersen's
5-7 pm
We will be joining "Hap-Pea" and "Pea-Wee" for our September Mixer. Teaming up with their sister property, AJ Spurs, to bring you a taste of Buellton. Come join us at Buellton's iconic landmark for an evening filled with fun and maybe even a bit of their famous split pea soup. We will be in the Buffet Bar which is the separate building next to the Restaurant.
We are always grateful for those that contribute items for our raffle. Please contact the Chamber to let us know if you are able to help us out. Thank you all for your continued support. 688-7829 or info@buellton.org
Note: Due to scheduling, this mixer is the last week of the month on a Tuesday. Hope to see you there. |
Business of the Month
Dr. Adam S. Haws
Dr. Adam S. Haws opened his dental practice in the Vintage Walk Suite 101 in February 2008. A few years later he purchased Suite 102 next door and added on to his dental office. Now 1800 square feet, there are now five patient operatories. He has two of the best hygienists around, Brooke and Debbie. Two fabulous dental assistants, Selena and Alexandra and two super women up at the front desk, Liz and Kelsi. They keep the office running smoothly answering phones, greeting patients and processing insurance claims.
Dr. Haws and his wife Camene and four children (Keller 14, Tessa 12, Cooper 8 ,and Ainsley 5) have lived in the Santa Ynez Valley for nine years. They love living and being a part of such an amazing community. Hanging on the wall in the office are the words "Because I have been given much I to must give." They feel so blessed to live in the community they enjoy and giving back to those who live and work in our community. Each year Dr. Haws chooses a Makeover Contestant and gives them the gift of a new smile absolutely free. He has blessed the lives of eight members of our community so far. Dr. Haws is also a huge sports fan and loves supporting youth sports in our valley. Each year at the beginning of football season he provides the High School Pirate football and YFL teams free mouth guards to properly protect their teeth.
Thank you, Dr. Haws for all you do for the community and for your support of the Buellton Chamber.
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October 25th
at Flying Flags RV Resort
Save the Date.
Buellton Wine and Chili Fest returns!
Chili and Salsa cooks needed!
Follow us on Facebook,
Buellton Wine & Chili Festival or at
Come support the Buellton Chamber!
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Come Support
Live Oak Lanes
Bowling Alley
Planning Commission Meeting
September 17th at 6pm
in the City Council Chambers
(behind the Post Office)
The Planning Commission will be hearing the plans for the long awaited, Live Oak Lanes Bowling Alley on Thursday, Sept. 17. The landowner is ready to start building this fun family entertainment center and your support is needed.
Your voice is important in moving this project forward. This type of recreation is long overdue in our Valley and caters to all ages and abilities.
Come let the Planning Commission know how important this is for our community!
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The City of Buellton is now taking applications to fill a vacancy on the
Planning Commission Board. The deadline for submitting your application is September 18th.
If you would like to help shape the future of our thriving city, this is a great opportunity to get involved.
Click here for more information.
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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 Sign Up!
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
We still have plenty of vacancies in our shopping centers. Please feel free to reach out to us if you know someone interested and we'll be sure to put them in touch with the leasing agent, owner, or realtor. 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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Pet of the Month
K-Son DLH Maine Coon M(N) 3yrs. K-Son is the most cat you'd ever want. A large, confident boy, he walks around the cattery as if he owns the place. Currently he's shaved, as he will acquire some mats if not groomed regularly. K-Son would love a home where he could sleep in the sun and belong to a family. He weighs 15lbs. and is microchipped. Come in and check out royalty. 688-6224 |
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Member Offer Only!
 Does your website or social media pages need a face-lift? Do you need photos that are relevant for the branding and marketing of your business? Look no further.
The Buellton Chamber is working with a local photographer, Candia Flynn to offer you a promotional photo package.
Candia will do a business photo shoot of the interior/exterior, some product shots, and staff and owners for $300. This includes a 35-40 minute photo session and all images on a CD for your use.
If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please reach out to Candia at candiaflynn@msn.com or 805-886-1670. |
Military Cannon Ball
October 24th
Show your appreciation for our Veterans at the Military Cannon Ball on Saturday October 24th. Tickets and more information are available here.
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City's Charging Station
 Did you know there is a car charging station with 2 ports located at the Buellton City Hall? These charging stations have been in operation since March this year and were installed as part of a grant given out by the California Energy Commission. The project is called the Central Coast Charge Ahead Project, which is a multi-jurisdictional project, led by EV Alliance. The charging station is a Charge Point CT 4000 model.
How much does it cost to use the station?
$0.35 per kilowatt hour
How long does it take for a full charge?
3-5 hours to add 40 miles of range
What kind of cars does it service?
Most electric vehicles.
Is it able to charge a Tesla?
Yes
How do people find out about the location?
ChargePoint mobile app
In-car navigation system
How many users has it serviced since the installation?
45 total charge ups since the installation in March 2015.
What hours is the charger available?
24/7
Is the charger owned by the City or the company that installed it?
The charger is owned and maintained by ChargePoint, and the City collects a percentage of the proceeds.
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- Starbucks is interviewing for positions at the Buellton store opening soon. Apply online or by attending the job fair September 19th at the Buellton Rec Center.
- Standing Sun Live has an amazing line up for September. Come enjoy great entertainment in an intimate setting along with their fabulous wines.
- The Buellton Senior Center Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers. Any time you may offer is greatly appreciated.
- Mother Hubbard's Locavore Dinner will be on September 26th. Bring your friends and come hungry. Reservations are required.
- Get the book that started a Global Kindness Revolution and learn how you can get your message heard worldwide. Karen Palmer will be signing copies of her new book on Sunday, September 6th from 11-2 at the Book Loft in Solvang.
- San Lorenzo Seminary invites you to join them for their Annual Dinner and Auction Gala on Saturday September 12th.
- Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Ranch Tour, Saturday, Sept. 12th. Hosted by the SYV Historical Museum, you will tour 4 prestigious horse farms followed by a wine and appetizer reception at the museum. 1-5pm Tickets are $50.
- Alma Rosa invites you to join them for Community Hour every Friday and Saturday evening in September. Wines by the glass and live music from 4-7pm.
- Catch a ride to Santa Barbara on Saturdays on the Clean Air Express. Only $7 each way. Full schedule can be found at www.cleanairexpress.com or by calling 805-692-1902.
- The Food Bank needs help for their Harvest Festival in Solvang on October 10th. Please volunteer if you are able.
- End of Summer Sale at Windmill Nursery 9-10 thru 9-13. Everything 25-50% off.
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