Buellton Chamber News
July 2016

Food for Thought:

Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.

In This Issue
Monthly Quote
New Members
Pack Your Bags
Organic Produce
Boy Scouts
BBQ Bonanza
Social Media update
Buellton Mixer
Buellton Directory Arrived
Mixer line-up 2016
Avenue Specific Plan
Golf Lessons
Travel Writer Article
Pet of the Month
Benefit for Alzheimer's
Buellton Sales Tax
Commercial Properties
Parks & Rec Happenings
Whazzup!
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
The Buellton Chamber welcomes new members throughout the year.  Membership is $150 annually and offers a plethora of benefits.  If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member, please visit our website.
 
Center for International Trade Development
 
Biz Card Rack
 

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott - Jack Von Schlichting 

MarBorg Industries

 

  

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

2016 Mixer & Event Schedule
  • July 20- Mendenhall Museum
  • August 17-Rio Vista Chevrolet
  • September 21- Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
  • October 19 - Rabobank Mixer
  • Classic Party Rentals
  • December Holiday Luncheon Date TBD
Community Calendar
Remember to keep the community informed of your events by posting on our Community Calendar.  You may go here to get started.
Board of Directors
  • President: Ron Anderson - Ron Anderson Real Estate
  • Vice President:  Tessi Martinez - First American Title
  • Treasurer:  Mark Mendenhall - Mendenhall Construction
  • Rudie Henderson - Military Affairs Chairperson
  • Pete Robertson
  • John Wright, Standing Sun Wines
  • Sonia Jimenez, Rabobank
  • Laurel McCurdy, Terravant
  • Chris Merz, SYV Marriott
Webinars & Workshops
Take advantage of these FREE Webinars and Workshops.  You may pick and choose those sessions you prefer and pertain to your business. 


Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton
Storm Water Tip of the Month
Clean grease traps at least once a week.  Do not pour grease into trash bins, street gutters, storm drains or sewers.  Grease can clog sewer and storm drain lines causing blockage and spills.  It is ILLEGAL to put anything but rain down the storm drain.  Collect bulk grease in containers for proper disposal.  Make sure to keep grease containers in a secure area with lids closed.  This prevents rain water from washing food waste into the storm drain and keeps birds and pests from scattering trash.  
Water Conservation
Refresh your understanding of your City's Drought Conditions which may include but not limited to:
 Irrigating during the designated hours
 Not creating excess runoff
 Broom sweep around buildings and hardscapes such as sidewalks and driveways
Use cash washes
Immediately fixing known leaks
Serve water to customers upon request. 
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.
Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director
Buellton Chamber of Commerce
 
A Buellton Business Association Publication
p: (805)688-7829
f:  (805)688-5399

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Pack your bags!

South Pacific Wonders: Australia, New Zealand and Figi. The Buellton Rec Center is hosting a special presentation on Thursday September 1 at 4pm about this upcoming adventure.  Save $300 by attending and learn about the trip coming in March 2017. 

Organic Produce
at Down to Earth Gardening
Something Good Organics CSA program is being offered at Down to Earth Gardening.  Subscribe today for a 6 week delivery and receive 1/2 off your first box of organic produce.  Call Down to Earth for more details.  
805-686-4444.  The Lil Veggie Shack is NOW OPEN Thursday from 12-6 and Friday thru Sunday from 11-6.  Located on Santa Rosa Road across from Mosby Winery. 
 Being a member of the Boy Scouts is a wonderful way to engage your children and prepare them for adulthood.  Plan on attending this meeting to find out what scouting is all about. 
Buellton BBQ Bonanza
July 30th at River View Park

BBQ Tri Tip and Cooks Extraordinaire

 

Mark your calendar for the 14th annual Buellton BBQ Bonanza held at River View Park. Please bring a dessert to share with your neighbors and community members. Music and activities for the whole family.  Business and community organizations are welcome to participate.  Contact Kyle at 688-1086 to reserve your space. 

Social Media Update
fb_like_thumbs.jpg We would like to introduce you to Megan Cullen, our Social Media extraordinaire.  Megan will be working with the Chamber and Visitors Bureau to keep us up to date and relevant with our Social Media postings.  We can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  If you have anything you would like us to put out to our followers, please email us so we can get you out there.  Also, if you haven't followed us, please do so and be sure to tag us in your posts as well.  Here's where you can find us and how you can tag us.  

Facebook: Buellton Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
#VisitBuellton
@VisitBuellton
  

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Rudie Henderson, is the VAFB Military Affairs liaison for the Buellton Chamber of Commerce.  Our service men and women are recognized quarterly at a luncheon held at Vandenberg Air Force Base.  They are rewarded for their efforts, service and contributions to our Country. We would like to thank Rudie and the loyal businesses that support this worthy program.   

If your business would be willing to contribute a gift certificate for the quarterly awards banquet to honor those that serve our country, please contact the Chamber for more information.  These service men and women are grateful for the gifts and deserve our thanks and gratitude for keeping our country safe.  And for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice, we honor and remember them and their families in our thoughts.  God Bless America!

 

 Thank you to the donors.  You are generous and awesome!

 

Mother Hubbard's Restaurant~Terravant Wine Company~

Hair West Salon~Rio Vista Chevrolet~Ascendant Spirits~

Jim Vreeland Ford~Santa Ynez Valley Marriott~

Figueroa Mountain Brewing~Firestone Walker Brewery~

Nails by DJ~Windmill Nursery~Steve's Wheel and Tire~

Flying Flags RV Resort~Standing Sun Wines~

~Buellton Chamber of Commerce~The Vineyard House~

Buellton Chamber July Mixer
Wednesday, July 20th
at Mendenhall Museum in partnership with 
Ron Anderson Real Estate
5-7pm
Mendenhall Museum
Located at 24 Zaca Street (Next to Grossi's Muffler)

Join us for an All-American mixer as we take a step down memory lane at the Mendenhall Museum.  Mark and Vicki Mendenhall are teaming up with Ron Anderson Real Estate to host us for the July Mixer.  If you've never been to this venue, now is your chance.  It will take place outdoors, so you may want to bring a jacket. Ron Anderson is a Commercial Realtor in Buellton and offers many years of experience in the commercial real estate market. 
As a reminder, our members are welcome to our mixers, free of charge.  We do charge non-members a $10 fee. 
We welcome prizes, certificates, or gifts for our raffle.  Please call the Chamber if you have any questions and Thank you for your continued support.  688-7829  
The Buellton Directory and Resource Guides have arrived!!  We will be unveiling and distributing them at the July Mixer

We are excited to share with you the new edition of the Buellton Community Resource guide and directory.  We will have them available at our upcoming Mixer at Mendenhall Museum.  
These directories will be distributed to our local community, hotels, businesses, and available at the City Hall and the Chamber & Visitors Center.  We will also share them with local realtors as they may be used as a relocation guide.  We would like to give a big thanks to all of our advertisers who helped make this directory possible.  We look forward to sharing it with you on the 20th.  
Mixer line-up for 2016
We've had some changes in our mixer scheduling, so please look at the new dates and locations below.  

 A big thank you in advance to our hosts as we know how much work is involved with hosting a mixer. 
A friendly reminder to Non-Chamber Members, we will be charging a $10 entrance fee to all mixers going forward.  You will receive 10 raffle tickets with that as well.  Buellton Chamber members will continue to enter for Free and partake in the raffle at your leisure.  Please be sure to thank the following hosts when you see them and support their business when given the chance to do so.
  • July - Mendenhall Museum and Ron Anderson Real Estate
  • August - Rio Vista Chevrolet-Celebrating 25 years in Buellton
  • September - Santa Ynez Valley Marriott-Celebrating their Renovation 
  • October - Rabobank
  • November - Classic Party Rentals
  • December - Holiday Installation Luncheon
Thank you for your continued support!  We look forward to seeing you at our Mixers. 
Come learn more about the Avenue of Flags draft Specific Plan  
Saturday, July 16th (9-11am)
 
Golf Lessons for Disabled & Blind Golfers at Zaca Creek   
Zaca Creek Golf course in Buellton will hold complimentary "learn to play golf" clinics for blind and physically challenged persons at 4PM on the first and third Sundays of each month beginning on June 19th.  Zaca Creek is a 9 hole course, owned by the City of Buellton.  Mike Brown,
 general manager and operator of the club will host the sessions.  Bob Kotowski, PGA touring professional who developed and published the "Blind Golfers and Coaches" manual and Howard Shaw, president of the American Blind and Disabled Golf Association will offer instruction and advice to the players. For more information contact Bob at
premierclubmanagement@hotmail.com.

Here's what a recent Travel Blogger had to say about Buellton

 

Katherine Belarmino and her husband Romeo recently visited Buellton to "Eat, Stay and Play".  They are travel writers that we connected with at one of the trade shows we attend to promote Buellton. A big thank you to all of the businesses that accommodated them with "Buellton" hospitality.  Read what they had to say about Buellton at Travel The World.

 

 

Pet of the Month
Cheddar  Domestic Short hair  Orange Tabby  1 � yrs. Male
Cheddar has always been a sensitive soul.  He was here as a kitten and got adopted but returned when owner had to move.  Even when afraid, he's still very sweet.  His best home now would be fairly quiet.  Older kids would be best but the young would be ok provided they were instructed on how to interact with him.  The last thing he needs is to go into a home where he feels the need to hide.  With a little coaxing, Cheddar could be a little love who is a part of the family and sharing laps.  This is what this little orange guy deserves.  Cheddar is microchipped and weighs 8lbs.


Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
111 Commerce Drive
Buellton, CA  93427
805-688-8224

Benefit for Alzheimer's Association

Friday, September 9th 

from 6-8pm

 
Buellton leads the Tri-Counties in Sales Tax per Capita

According to the State Board of Equalization, the City of Buellton has the highest sales tax revenue per capita on the Central Coast.  Kudos to our business community for providing outstanding service and putting Buellton on top.  Read the complete article here:  Buellton
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.   
  • 653 Avenue of Flags Details  
  • 760 McMurray Road Details (New Listing)
  • 270 East Hwy 246 Small Office Space (New Listing)
  • 185 W. Hwy 246 (New Listing)
  • 270 E Hwy 246 Retail (New Listing)
  • 240 E Hwy 246 River Oak Plaza (New Listing)
  • McMurray Road on the Village Project Details 
  • 291 Industrial Way Details  
  • 36 Industrial Way.  Details (In Escrow)
  • 10 McMurray Road.  Details (In Escrow)
  • 20-60 E. Hwy 246 & 220 Avenue of Flags. Details
  • 290 Valley Station Drive.  See Flyer for details
  • 175 McMurray Rd, Ste G upstairs, Info
  • 225 McMurray Rd, Unit F  Info
  • 225 McMurray Rd, Unit E  Info
  • 175 Industrial Way
  • Crossroads at the Village (Corner of Hwy 246 & McMurray Rd)
  • 593 Avenue of Flags, Units 103 & 104  Info 

Buellton Parks & Rec Happenings 

 

The Buellton/Solvang Rec are hosting a plethora of activities coming up this Summer.

 

Excursions include: 

  • July 14: Huntington Library and Gardens
  • July 16: Arroyo Grande & Pismo Beach

Events include:

  • Movies in the Park dates July 15, August 12 at Oak Park in Buellton 
  • Adult Bocce League at Alisal River Course Courts 
  • Buellton BBQ Bonanza July 30 at River View Park

These are just a few to mention.  Be sure to pick up a schedule (At the Rec Center, City Hall, or the Buellton Chamber) or go online www.buelltonrec.com for a complete list of activities. 

Thank you to the rec departments for keeping our community active and healthy.

wazzup

  • Buellton City Council and Planning Commission meetings are now "live" broadcast and can also be viewed anytime by accessing the archives. Check out the link on the City of Buellton website.
  • Buellton Garage is offering a summer special until the end of August.  Spend $250 on any service they offer and receive a $25 discount.  Thanks Josh and Jeni.
  • FREE RIDE to Santa Barbara July 16th.  Pick up in Buellton is at Pea Soup Andersen's.  Full schedule available at www.cleanairexpress.com or 805-692-1902.