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Sales go up and down, Service stays forever
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The Buellton Chamber welcomes new members throughout the year. Membership for a business is $150 annually and $50 for a non-profit, and offers a plethora of benefits. If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member, please visit our website.
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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
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2016 Mixer & 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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- 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
- Chris Merz, SYV Marriott
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Storm Water Tip
of the Month
Provided by the City of Buellton
Storm Water Tip of the Month
Remember-Only rain down the storm drain. Don't forget to report non-emergency spills, discharges or illicit connections to your City's Public Works Department and/or Engineering Dept/or County of SB Project Clean Water. Visit www.cityofbuellton.com for more information. Water Conservation
Review all monthly bills to determine your annual water savings. Share your water savings with your staff, celebrate, and then create next year's water savings goal. (1 unit of water = hundred cubic feet (HCF) = 748 gallons of water)
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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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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Tools for your business.
Check out the new link on our Chamber site that offers you the tools you need to be successful in business. You will find a wealth of answers, resources, and tools that are intended to help you, our member. Please click on the image below to be directed to this new resource for your business.
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Member to Member Discounts
 If you would like to offer other members a discount to your business, please let us know so we can add you to our list of businesses offering Member to Member discounts. It's a Win-Win since you gain a new customer and our members receive a discount. Call the Chamber today to participate. 688-7829
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Saturday Service
 Don't forget that we now have Clean Air Express offering Saturday Service to Santa Barbara. Take the stress out of driving and parking and hop on the bus. The pick-up/drop-off is at Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant on the Avenue of Flags across from the bronze children statue. The bus makes two runs throughout the day. Whether you have family who wants to come to Buellton or if you wish to go to Santa Barbara for the day, check out the Clean Air Express. |
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Greetings!
Still having trouble wondering what to buy those on your list? Worry no more...we have some ideas for you to think about and the best part is you can find them all right here in Buellton!
Toys Electronics Appliances Coffee Beer Wine Spirits Clothing Tools/machinery Automotive Dining Certificates Books Movie Certificates Staycation Sewing/fabric Salon-Health/Wellness services Golf/Trikke/Cycling Gardening/Landscape Pets Window Cleaning Firewood Gas/Fuel The list goes on. Hopefully this list will trigger some ideas for you and we encourage you to visit our Member List on our Chamber website or pick up a Member Directory to learn more about our Members and what shopping you can do right here in our own backyard. We have something for all ages, so get out and visit our local businesses and show them your support this Holiday.
Happy Shopping!
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Buellton December Mixer & Board Installation
Wednesday, December 7th
at the SYV Marriott
5-7pm
We will be gathering at the newly renovated Santa Ynez Valley Marriott for our December Mixer. You will be amazed at the transformation and the modern look and feel. We are all in for a real treat!
In conjunction with our Mixer, we have decided to combine our Board of Director's Installation along with the Vincent B Evans and Beautification award presentations. We realize December is a busy time of year for all of us and putting this all together just made sense. We hope you can join us for this very special mixer.
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
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Buellton Winter Fest
Sunday, December 4th
Come on out and celebrate Christmas and the holidays with us as we kick off the season.
Lots of activities for the entire family including:
Breakfast with Santa
A concert
Holiday Village
Snow!
Light Parade
Food Trucks
Beer/Wine/Spirits
Christmas Tree Lighting
Click HERE for complete details.
Please call the Buellton Chamber with any questions:
688-7829
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Alma Rosa Winery Tasting Room hosts
Artist Reception
featuring local artist
Peggy Brierton
Sunday, December 4
2pm-5pm
Alma Rosa Winery Tasting Room
181 C Industrial Way, Buellton
Exhibit runs now through January 23rd
10% of art sales during the reception will benefit
People Helping People and the Buellton Senior Center
691-9395
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Make your own Holiday Ornament
 Craft time at The Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop
December 9th: Holiday Ornament
Prior Registration is required for all classes. Reserve by calling: 805-693-0174
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Wreath Making Class
December 10th
9am - Noon
 Join the SYV Botanic Garden for a wreath making class. No two are alike and you get to choose from a variety of natural materials. Sign up online at www.buelltonrec.com or call 688-1086. Bring your own pruners and get ready to learn how to make your own living wreath. |
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Gift Ideas
Take the guessing out of giving
 Select from a variety of Ribbon Gift Cards or eGifts that cater to all ages and occasions. Whether you're buying for family, friends, employees, co-workers, etc., give the gift of choice. Take the guessing out of giving and leave it up to the recipient to choose. They will receive a catalog or may go online to view and select the item of their choice. The item will then be shipped directly to them and your shopping is done! So easy, so simple, so fun for the recipient. For more information contact Honey Jaramillo at jhj.jaramillo@gmail.com Stocking Stuffer Idea! Artistry Signature Color Light Up Lip Gloss Collection - 8 colors to choose from and they are only $22.65 Contact Honey for more information and to order today! |
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Help a Family this Holiday
 Have you ever thought about helping a family during the holidays by becoming a Secret Santa? There are many ways to help, whether by donating food, clothing, toys or by helping feed the hungry at local shelters. You may also visit local churches who have a list of families in need and you may select a family to help this holiday. Maybe you have a neighbor or want to help a senior citizen with some home or auto repairs. There are many ways to give this holiday and there's no better felling than bringing a smile to someones face in the spirit of the giving. |
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Thank You Classic Party Rentals
A big thank you goes out to Classic Party Rentals for hosting our joint mixer in November. Always a great time and we continued our tailgate theme by sporting our favorite jersey. Classic showcased various serving pieces, tables, chairs, heaters, linens and more. Whether your party is big or small, think of Classic to help you throw a fabulous party!
Thank you to the Santa Barbara Vintners and Figueroa Mountain Brewing for providing the libations for the evening. We so appreciate the partnership and support of our local businesses.
The Harvest Cup Winner was announced for the Scarecrow Festival and Congratulations to the Home Connection store in Solvang for taking home the perpetual trophy. Many thanks to all of the local businesses who participated, lets continue to try and bring that trophy back to Buellton.
Thank you to all of our donors who provided prizes for our raffle. We truly appreciate your support and the opportunity to showcase your products and services at our mixer. |
Mixer Hosts Needed for 2017
We're putting together the mixer line up for 2017. If your business would like to host and showcase your business, please call the Chamber to reserve the month of your choice. You may also partner with other business members if you wish. Call today! 688-7829
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Help Feed Families in our Community
The Foodbank ensures families in need receive healthy, well balanced and nutritious meals. This holiday season thousands of families, seniors and children need help. With your support, the Foodbank will provide hope and millions of meals to those in need this season. Your gift will be matched by Wells Fargo's $15,000 pledge.
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Hitching Post II Turns 30!
 Congratulations to Frank Ostini and the entire family and staff who have not only served up great food for 30 years, but have also been an integral part in putting Buellton on the map! Come in anytime between now and December 15th to enjoy special 30th Anniversary offerings. Way to go! |
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Recycle your Tree
 You may or may not have a Christmas Tree, but if you do...here's a way to recycle your tree once the holidays have come and gone. Turn it into mulch.
Drop your tree off at River View Park starting on December 28th. Mulching will occur on Saturday, January 14th between 9-Noon. You may pick up some fresh mulch at that time.
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 Advertising Opportunity for our Members
Because we are members of Visit Santa Barbara (VSB), that means that you're invited to participate in their annual Visitors Magazine. Buellton will be sponsoring an introduction to give the lay of the land, but we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to participate and have a story written about your organization.
As VSB's sole fulfillment piece, the Visitors Magazine is sent directly to 33,000 visitors and members of the trade and press per year. In addition, it is distributed to 27,500 out-of-market and 24,500 in-market targeted locations delivering a combined readership of 600,000 (including digital views). And this year, there will be over 2000 hotel rooms in Santa Barbara that will have the magazine in-room.
If you'd like to see the digital version of last year's publication as a reminder, please click here Visit Santa Barbara and click THIS LINK to view their 2017 media kit to learn more.
Note: This offer is not available for our Buellton lodging properties.
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Enjoy a Holiday Home Tour
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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. - 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
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Buellton Parks & Rec Happenings
The Buellton/Solvang Rec offers endless fun for all ages.
- December 4th- Buellton Winter Fest and Breakfast with Santa
- Winter Day Camp - 2 weeks of fun for kids ages 6-12 (8am-6pm) Call to reserve a spot for your child and keep them busy and tired during winter break. 688-1086.
- December 19-21-Todd Rogers Volleyball Camp
- Senior Lunch Buddies More information contact Buellton Senior Center 688-4571.
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.
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Con 
- Congratulations to Firestone Walker Brewing Co. for being named Brewery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine as part of its 17th annual Wine Star Awards. This year marks Firestone Walker's 20th Anniversary!
- December 14th at 7pm in the sanctuary of St. Mark's in Los Olivos. Benefit concert for the Foundation and Preschool at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. Enjoy the music talent of local talent-Bear Erickson and Jim Pugh along with singer-songwriter Owen Plant and vocalist Aireene Espiritu. $20 available at the door or in advance - 680-1425.
- 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.
- What are the Boy Scouts up to? Find out at www.Troop42BSA.org.
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