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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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.
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
