The Critical Needs Response Fund is Open
The Critical Needs Response Fund is Open Nonprofit organizations across Santa Barbara County are carrying an incredible weight right now. As they work tirelessly to care for our neighbors, many are grappling with shrinking resources, sudden shifts in funding priorities, and the ripple effects of changing policies. These challenges are especially acute for organizations serving immigrant communities, where the need for food, shelter, healthcare, and legal support continues to grow—often in the face of
Santa Maria Downtown Multimodal Assessment Survey
Caltrans is excited to be partnering with the City of Santa Maria to assess the condition of Main Street and Broadway in downtown. This assessment will identify ways to improve downtown for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and everyone else using this area.Plan Description:This assessment will create a set of technically, financially, and politically feasible project concepts for Broadway and Main Street in Downtown Santa Maria. This assessment is being developed with support from the City of Santa
Chamber Welcomes New Members from September 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of September!September 2025 New MembersSYV Fruit & Vegetable RescueRoyal Flush Restroom RentalsCentral Coast Portables
City of Santa Maria News Release: Public Art Mural at Taylor Park: Community Voting / Mural de arte
NEWS RELEASEOctober 14, 2025PAGE 1 of 2Traducción en español sigue a continuación / Spanish translation follows belowPublic Art Mural at Taylor Park: Community Voting The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invite Santa Maria community members to help shape the next public art installation at Taylor Park. Everyone is invited to take part in shaping the mural by voting for their favorite design at www.cityofsantamaria.org/recreation or at the direct public art mural link. The poll will be
City of Santa Maria News Release: Businesses of the Quarter / Negocios del Trimestre
October 9, 2025Traducción en español sigue a continuación / Spanish translation follows below Businesses of the Quarter The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to highlight different businesses in the City through a Businesses of the Quarter Program. On four occasions this calendar year, this program will recognize local businesses chosen by the Chamber. The criteria are: approximately 20 employees; in operation for at least five years; physically
Family Service Agency Announces Open Availability for Senior Services
Family Service Agency Announces Open Availability for Senior Services Accepting New Clients for Mental Health Counseling, Case Management and PEARLS Coaching Services Santa Barbara County, CA (Oct. 10, 2025) –Family Service Agency (FSA) is announcing that its senior services programs have openings for new clients. There are currently no waiting lists for services for the first time in years! FSA’s Senior Services programs include senior and caregiver counseling, case management, and the Program to
PCPA Presents Every Brilliant Thing
PCPA Presents Every Brilliant ThingBy Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny DonahoeHeartache, resilience, and the joys that make life worth living PCPA invites audiences to experience the tender, hilarious, and life-affirming story of Every Brilliant Thing, OCT 9 - 26, 2025 at the Severson Theatre. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. The color yellow. 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose. That’s how you start the list of every brilliant thing that makes life worth living when you’re six and your Mom
Cottage Urgent Care – Buellton Offering FREE Flu Vaccines to the Community in October
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CA — October 1, 2025—Cottage Urgent Care, in partnership with the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation, is offering free flu vaccinations to the community throughout October at Cottage Urgent Care – Buellton (328 McMurray Road, Suite 102, Buellton, CA 93427). In support of community health, Cottage Urgent Care encourages residents to receive a flu vaccination in preparation for the upcoming flu season, which typically runs from mid-fall through mid-spring. Vaccinations are
City of Santa Maria News Release: SMRT Announces Launch of New Commuter Bus Route from Santa Maria to Downtown San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is pleased to announce the launch of a new express commuter bus route, Route 210, connecting the Crossroads Shopping Center in Santa Maria directly to the Downtown SLO Transit Center in San Luis Obispo. The new service began on Tuesday, September 15th, offering an additional commuting option for daily commuters. The new Route 210 has eight trips during weekday morning and afternoons, aiming to make commuting easier, reduce parking challenges, and provide affordable
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from August 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of August!August 2025 New MembersGrow With Me-Creciendo JuntosGrow With Me-Creciendo JuntosGrow With Me- Creciendo JuntosCentral Coast MailboxesCentral Coast MailboxesAce Auto Glass IncCalifornia Care ManagementMettle Construction GroupExplore Orthodontics
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Creating Local Talent Pipelines: Santa Maria Valley Chamber Partnership with the Santa Barbara County
At the Santa Maria Valley Chamber, part of our mission is to champion a strong local economy. We know that the foundation of this prosperity is a skilled and ready workforce. That’s why our partnership with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) is so vital—it’s a powerful collaboration that makes our most impactful workforce initiatives possible. The SBCWDB is an invaluable partner in initiatives like our Paid Work Experience Program. This program provides funding and other
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from July 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of July!July 2025 New Members American Medical Response, Inc.Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast - Ron Estabillo ClubhouseBoys & Girls Clubs of Midcentral Coast--Sports ProgramEpic EntertainmentCoastal Dermatology + AestheticsOlivia Marketing GroupRadius Commercial Real EstateUSA Ninja ChallengeTee Box Social Club
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from June 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of June!June 2025 New MembersArrow Screw ProductsCommunity Well CaliforniaEmbarcKnowing You MatterSummit Roofing Services LLCThe Financial House
Chamber Welcomes New Members from May 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of May!May 2025 New MembersDottie's Sweet Destinations Efren's Efren's Mexican Restaurant #2EquipmentShareRegal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX
Steering the Storm: How Small Businesses Can Grow Without Losing Control
Growth in a small business isn’t just about chasing bigger numbers or expanding into new markets. It’s a balancing act between building out and holding down what makes the operation stable in the first place. Too much, too fast, and it crumbles; too slow, and it risks irrelevance. Managing growth is less a rigid blueprint and more a constantly adjusted map, tailored to match the terrain as it shifts underfoot. Refuse to Scale Without Systems No business can grow on enthusiasm alone. What begins as a
Chamber Welcomes New Members from April 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of April!April 2025 New MembersAmerican Solar CompanyElectronic Payments El Toro Loco SupermarketHerencia Indigena LLCHotel Virginia, Tapestry Collection by HiltonInn at the Pier, Curio Collection by HiltonMeraz Catering and Events
Chamber Welcomes New Members from March 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of March!March 2025 New MembersAllure BallroomAvila Lighthouse SuitesCorazon Latino Empire Real Estate Group - Maressa Martinez, RealtorOff Broadway Mini StoragePismo Lighthouse SuitesRestoration Masters LLC RowCal Property ManagementShore Cliff HotelSnapit360Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from February 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of February!February 2025 New MembersBMW of Santa MariaCommunity VolkswagenFive Star FencingOrcutt Grocery OutletPeople's Self-Help HousingPINK LegalRenewable Properties - EV Fleet Charging HubVandenberg Senior Residence
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from January 2025
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of January!January 2025 New MembersAdelina's BistroApricot Lane ForeverGreen Agriculture, Inc.Partners in Housing SolutionsPhotoworks Heidi GruetzemacherRamirez Cleaning Solutions, Inc.Santa Maria SpeedwaySanta Maria TerraceSmart System Booking LLCTrilogy Monarch Dunes
Chamber Welcomes New Members from December 2024
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of December!December 2024 New MembersLLCArclight MediaEdward Jones - Office of Alid GonzalezLittle House by the Park Santa Maria Youth and Family CenterWilliams Bros. Properties, Inc.
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Leadership Santa Maria Valley Youth & Education Day
“Messy Play” encouraged in Certified Outdoor Classrooms at two different facilities and a Community College program that boasts a nearly 100% transfer rate were just a couple of highlights at Leadership Santa Maria Valley’s most recent session as we gathered to learn more about Education and Youth Services. The day began with breakfast sponsored by Celeste Coelho-Hudson, and food provided by Panera Bread at the YMCA. Following breakfast, we enjoyed an in-depth tour of the YMCA Preschool where we
Chamber Welcomes New Members from November 2024
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of November! November 2024 New MembersLLCBBSI - Santa MariaBBSI - Santa BarbaraEb5 Investors Mision Libertad Vasquez Financial Group
The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Does this Mean for Santa Maria Valley, CA Businesses?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. Read more for details on how this may impact your business in the future. 1. Determine if
Chamber Welcomes New Members from October 2024
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of October! October 2024 New MembersLLCBeen There Caught That LLCCentral Coast Web DesignEdward Jones - Troy ProberIdler's HomeIdler's Home - SLO Sleep & Comfort StudioJAYBIRD Brand + Creative + Marketing ConsultancySerendipity Event RentalsSMI HVAC ServicesValley View Estates Homes
