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Complaining about a problem without a solution is called whining.
~Teddy Roosevelt~
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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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October 21st - Ave of Flags Evening Specific Plan Workshop
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October 25th (Sunday)-Buellton Wine and Chili Fest
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November 18th Valley Wide Mixer at Classic Party Rentals. The Scarecrow Harvest Cup winner will be announced.
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
- Laurel McCurdy, Avant
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Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton
Get ready for El Nino now. Start by trimming back vegetation and pick-up debris and litter in and along drainage areas. Did you know that the drainage swale on your property, manmade or natural, is your responsibility to maintain? Clean it up, your effort will help prevent flooding and property damage.
Water Conservation Tip
Consider installing a rain garden that uses rainwater harvested from your home's gutter system and downspouts. A typical residential rain garden is usually between 100 and 300 square feet. For more information, please visit Santa Barbara Project Clean Water 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. |
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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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 Most of us consider living in the Valley our paradise. We are fortunate to enjoy the rural lifestyle and feel the sense of community. One local family decided to give back to the community in a special way. Every Christmas they gathered in their nice homes, having driven nice new cars to arrive at their destination. On Christmas morning they would all open envelopes with a gift card for a business where their family members enjoyed shopping. A couple years ago they began talking about what they were going to get with the gift cards and they all had the same answer. "I don't know, I don't really need anything, I always just buy what I want when I need it." That's when they realized the gift card exchange was silly and the money they spent on each other was what they would have bought anyway. So they came up with an idea. They were familiar with the important contributions the Buellton Senior Center makes to the community. They reached out to Pam Gnekow and asked her if she was aware of any seniors that had pressing needs. She had a particular family in mind that had a leaky roof, an inoperable stove, (they were cooking on a single burner hotplate) and an inoperable heater. So the family pooled together the family gift card spending and worked with Pam to purchase and install a brand new stove and fix the wall heater. Pam was able to find someone to repair the roof.
As this family continues their new tradition of giving back, we hope that others will follow their lead. What many of us take for granted is a real need for many living in our Valley. "Tis always the season for helping others.
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Thank you Pea Soup Andersens and AJ Spurs
A large crowd of members and guests attended the September mixer in the Buffet Bar at Pea Soup Andersens. Teaming up with sister restaurant AJ Spurs, they served up some delicious appetizers, including a jalapeno stuffed with lobster, and of course their famous Pea Soup served in a bread bowl. In addition to their full service restaurant, Andersens also has a fabulous unique gift shop and is the home to the Buellton Historical Society. We would also like to thank you to Ascendant Spirits and the Santa Barbara County Vintners for their contributions.
Thank you to all of our raffle donors. We appreciate your support.
~Santa Barbara Vintners~Ascendant Spirits~
~Standing Sun Wines~ First Bank~
~Foley Family Wines~Excel Personnel~
~Tish Beltranena~~Dr. Jim Neary~Mosby Wines~
~Classic Mobile Notary~Cheryl Mehm Farmers Insurance~
~Central Coast Print~Patricia Roether~Don and Suzi Oaks~
~Cyndi Mikelson~
The winner of the perpetual drawing was Dennis Avila of Hwy 246 Wine & Brew Tours. They were not present so the
jackpot rolls to $75 at the November mixer.
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Business of the Month
Buellton Medical Center
 Buellton Medical Center is pleased to be The Buellton Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. We are an independently owned Family Practice and are here for the health care of everyone in the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. We can be your medical home. We are proud to be open 57 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours, providing many services to our area residents and guests. We have been established since 2008 and moved to our present location in 2012. Our Family Practice staff is here to address all medical concerns including general wellness exams for men and women, monitoring chronic health conditions and provide minor surgery as needed for both wound repair and dermatological procedures. We do an array of different physicals for sports, employment and DMV, to name a few. We have complete Pediatric care whenever we are open, and after hour call. We work with businesses to provide appropriate and time efficient care for work comp cases and will come to your business for flu clinics or other needs. We have a Podiatrist, Licensed Clinical Counselor, an Internist and Acupuncturist who provide services from our location. We take many insurances and assist with self- pay patients. The Providers and Staff at Buellton Medical Center work as a team to bring you the best care possible. We'd like to hear from you if you have compliments, comments or questions. Contact us at info@buelltonmedicalcenter.com, and you can find us on Facebook and on the web. We thank the Buellton Chamber of Commerce for providing this opportunity to bring our business to you. |
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Stand Down
A program to support our Veterans and their families
Donation Deadline is Friday October 16th
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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Avenue of Flags Workshop
The City of Buellton will be holding a workshop for the planning of the Avenue of Flags on Wednesday October 21st from 6-9 at the buffet bar at Pea Soup Andersens. Please click here for more information and the program for the evening. Refreshments will be served. |
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Help fill the shed at the
Botanic Garden
You are invited to join the community as the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden celebrates the completion of their tool shed. Live music, cheese and wine and fun. Please help them stock the shed by bringing hoes, rakes, hoses, organic fertilizer and anything else you would like to donate. More information about the event can be found here. |
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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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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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Saturday October 31st from 11-4 at the Buellton Tasting Room. Louise's Kitchen Table will be selling some great food and tastings are complimentary if you come in costume .
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Vinos De Suenos
The 8th annual Vino de Suenos (Wine of Dreams) benefit wine release celebration will be held November 7th at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton from 3-6. The public is invited to attend and celebrate the work of farm and vineyard workers.
Proceeds benefit People Helping People.
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 Scarecrow Fest
Oct 9 - Nov 9
The Scarecrows are welcoming you on the streets of Ballard, Buellton,
Los Alamos, Los Olivos,
Santa Ynez and Solvang. It's time to pick up a ballot and vote for your favorite. Each town will have a winner that will compete for the Harvest Cup (Valley wide winner). The Harvest Cup winner will be announced at the Buellton Chamber Mixer to be held at Classic Party Rentals on November 18th. Get out and enjoy all the creations and vote for your favorite.
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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
Maximus DSH White Male (Neutered) 6yr
Maximus came to us via concerned neighbors. Deaf and prone to sunburn, Maximus was left behind by his owners. Neighbors took care of him but realized he needed and deserved more. He's a very affectionate cat who loves people and other cats and most dogs. He would need to be an indoor only cat in a home full of love. Maximus is microchipped and weighs about 10lbs.
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. |
- Congratulations to Figueroa Mountain Brewery and Firestone Walker for bringing home winning medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.
- Something Good Organics is looking for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) locations in Buellton. Contact John on Facebook-John Givens Farm or www.somethinggoodorganics.com. Locations that offer space for pick ups get free veggies.
- If you have pictures from an event you would like us to share, please send them to info@buellton.org and we'll include them in our newsletter and social media.
- John Wright of Standing Sun Wines has opened a tasting room in the historic Casa de la Guerra adobe in Santa Barbara. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our community.
- Halloween Costume Exchange Saturday October 24th 3-6PM at the Buellton Rec.
- Bring your dirty dogs to the Wine and Wash to benefit the SYV Humane Society. Get your dog washed as you sip some wine at Wandering Dog Wine Bar and other select tasting rooms. Dogs will also be available for adoption. The event is Wednesday October 21st from 3-7PM in Solvang. For more information contact Anjie Park at 686-9336 or the SYV Humane Society at 688-8224.
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