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2022 Water Quality Report Available

2022 Water Quality Report Available City of Santa Maria residents will receive the 2022 Water Quality Report with their June utility bills. The report provides information about the quality of City water for the calendar year 2022.  It includes details about where City water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards.  The report is available on the City website at www.cityofsantamaria.org/utilities.  Questions may be directed to the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951

Carmel & Naccasha Welcomes Attorney Stephanie Barclay as Partner

June 1, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                      Contact: Ron Yukelsonryukelson@carnaclaw.com  Carmel & Naccasha Welcomes Attorney Stephanie Barclay as Partner  Carmel & Naccasha LLP is thrilled to welcome Stephanie Barclay to Carmel & Naccasha, LLP  where she will join our Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning team.  Prior to joining C&N, Stephanie worked for 10 years at SLO Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) where she served in many different

Opportunities to Serve on Committees

Opportunities to Serve on Committees       The City of Santa Maria is seeking individuals to serve on the Block Grants Advisory Committee, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee. The City has many committees and the members of these groups play an important role in shaping the community. The City adopts practices that value and include diversity at all levels of the organization as an essential step to developing strategies that meet the needs of a

LSMV Topic Day Highlights Agriculture in Our Community

The Santa Maria Valley Leadership Class of 2023 conducted their Agriculture Day on May 5th, 2023. The day was spent visiting local farms, making butter, listening to how Agriculture awareness is being brought to our community, and having the opportunity to learn about Allan Hancock College Viniculture program.  The day was highlighted by learning about a local company that is a major player in the world of berries. Driscoll’s berries (located off Stowell in Santa Maria) controlled 1/3 of the $6 billion

Connection Feature: Building the Next Leaders of the Santa Maria Valley

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber recognizes the great importance of workforce development in our efforts of continuing to promote the development and success of the Santa Maria Valley. Over the last few years, the Chamber has implemented several programs and initiatives to support our local students and professionals as they grow and learn.    Junior CEO provides local youth with an opportunity to build entrepreneurship skills and launch their own business.     The Junior CEO program is a six-week

Summer Recreation Guide

Summer Recreation Guide  The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department has released its Summer Recreation Guide. This comprehensive guide features a wide variety of activities suitable for every age group, such as seasonal programs, art classes, fitness programs, sports, free community events, and much more. Residents are encouraged to peruse the guide and plan their ideal summer.  The Recreation and Parks Department is particularly excited about the much-anticipated Concerts in the Park Series

Broadway Closure for Car Cruise 2023

Broadway Closure for Car Cruise  From 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 26th, the section of Broadway (State Highway 135) from Cook Street to Stowell Road will be closed in both directions for the annual West Coast Kustoms “Crusin Nationals” car cruise.  The cruise is open only to registered participants. Motorists may detour by using Stowell Road, Miller Street and Cook Street. The Santa Maria Police Department will monitor and enforce traffic.  For more information, see www.westcoastkustoms.com. The West

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of May 25 - June 4

Fave Five | May 25 - June 4 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ NationalsMay 26 - 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S. Thornburg Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Don’t Miss The West Coast Kustoms 2023 Cruisin’ Nationals! The event starts on Friday

Featured Businesses of the Month

Featured Businesses of the Month  The City of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Valley Chamber are partnering to highlight different businesses in the City of Santa Maria through their Santa Maria Featured Businesses program. This program gives recognition to businesses who have been in the community for a significant amount of time, and/or providing unique or significant contributions to our community. Not only does this give valuable exposure to these local businesses, it also reminds our community of the

10 Local Chambers Receive 2023 President’s Circle Award

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          Contact: Jennifer JohnsonMay 19, 2023                                                                          Director of Local Chamber Relations                                                                                                                                (916) 930-1241  10 Local Chambers Receive 2023 President’s Circle Award The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is one of 10 local

Poor Richards Press Wins Big at the Print Excellence Awards

Bella Skinner  Marketing Manager (805) 540-3962bskinner@prpco.comPoor Richard’s Press Wins Big at the Print Excellence Awards  San Luis Obispo, CA - May 10, 2023- Poor Richard’s Press, a leading print & communications company from San Luis Obispo, is proud to announce that it has received multiple awards at the 2023 Print Excellence Awards hosted by the Print Industries Association. At the ceremony held on a Thursday, Poor Richard’s Press was awarded two “Best of Category” (first place) awards and one

Geriatric Care Panel Discussion

Geriatric Care Panel DiscussionThe City of Santa Maria Public Library in partnership with the Santa Maria branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will offer a free presentation on geriatric care on Saturday, May 20th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Library’s Shepard Hall. The Library is located at 421 South McClelland Street.  A panel of experts in the field of long-term care will share information on various care options including in-home care, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. A

New Programs at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center

New Programs at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center  The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is pleased to announce two new programs for adults 50 years and older, that will be held at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center located at 510 East Park Avenue.  It’s Scrabble Time is a great way for attendees to exercise their minds while expanding their vocabulary. This free drop-in program will be held every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Game supplies and light refreshments will be

Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Certifies Dozens of New Green Businesses that will be honored at 13th Annual Green Business Certification Celebration

PRESS RELEASE   Media Contact: Kori Nielsen, Program Director Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County, (805) 729-3472 knielsen@environmentalin.com         Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Certifies Dozens of New Green Businesses that will be honored at 13th Annual Green Business Certification Celebration   SANTA BARBARA, CA -- The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County (GBPSBC) will celebrate nearly 30 new Santa Barbara County businesses that have

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of May 18 - May 28

Fave Five | May 18 - May 28 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Riverbench: 50th Anniversary Open HouseMay 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Riverbench Vineyard & Winery 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Riverbench vineyard. The Riverbench team

Tips for Better Photos

Tips for better photos  Everyone uses pictures in their marketing. On their profile, on their website, social media, and print. Whether you’re using a pro camera or a cell phone, here are some tips that address common issues I see all the time and will improve your images.BACKGROUNDS:A busy background is a distracting background. Remember, the subject or product is the hero of the story, so if the background has a lot going on (pretty or not) it will take eyeballs away from the main subject.Most cell

State of Education 2023

  Santa Maria Valley Chamber and SBCEO partner to shine spotlight on schools in annual State of Education eventSchool leaders shared insights on college & career pathways, business partnerships, enrollment trends, facilities, and how schools nurture student mental & emotional health  LINK: EVENT PHOTOS & VIDEO  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2023  SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – The business community heard from local education leaders on the most pressing topics facing schools today during the Santa Maria Valley

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2023 Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners

2023 Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners Six local elementary school artists are the winners of this year’s Water Awareness Poster contest and their colorful works are on display at Santa Maria City Hall, and soon to be online.  Mayor Alice Patino proclaimed the month of May 2023 as Water Awareness Month, urging all Santa Marians to do their part to conserve and preserve. To commemorate and celebrate Water Awareness Month, 8- and 9-year-olds across the community  participated in the Utilities

Santa Maria Moves to Consolidate Regional Bus Service

Santa Maria Moves to Consolidate Regional Bus Service  Riders of the regional Breeze Bus Routes 100 and 200 and New Cuyama inter-community bus routes will see these rebranded as Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) local fixed routes, starting on Saturday, July 1st. New bus schedules will be provided.  The service consolidation was approved by the Santa Maria City Council. SMRT will continue to administer the routes though its usual Federal, State, and City Council sanctioned process.  Effective July

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of April 27 - May 7

Fave Five | April 27 - May 7 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Strawberry FestivalApril 28 - 30 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S. Thornburg Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival is a celebration of our county’s number one

Local Leaders Weigh In: Santa Maria Valley Development

Each month, we’re asking our local leaders to weigh in on a timely topic. This month, we’re talking about the development of the Santa Maria Valley. We asked:  “Santa Maria and the surrounding areas are planning for where and how anticipated growth would happen. We also need to think about how to make the community attractive to businesses and families. What do you think the Santa Maria Valley needs to be the community of choice for business and residents?” "Personally I think we need more areas where

Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Sustainability and Natural Resources Topic Day

​On Friday, April 14, 2023, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley class of 2023 embarked on another Topic Day, this time, centered around Sustainability and Natural Resources.  Starting off the day, the class met excited to travel to their first stop, Engel & Gray (E&G), where they were able to tour the facilities and learn about some of the composting efforts taking place right here in Santa Maria. Among many topics, the class learned about recycling efforts, agricultural waste, and even the process for

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of April 20 - April 30

Fave Five | April 20 - April 30 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Rancho Sisquoc: Sisquoc SaturdayApril 22@ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rancho Sisquoc 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States It is the 1st Sisquoc Saturday of 2023! There will be live music by, Bradley Tyson & “Moms

Keeping Local Restaurants Cooking, The PG&E Corporation Foundation Renews Contribution to Restaurant

Independent Restaurant Owners in PG&E’s Service Area Can Apply for $5,000 Grants Oakland, Calif. — For the third consecutive year, The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is providing grants to independent restaurant owners and their staffs through the California Restaurant Foundation’s (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. The PG&E Foundation is contributing $900,000 this year to help build more resilient hometown businesses for the long term. The PG&E Foundation’s donation will help fund

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of April 13 - April 23

Fave Five | April 13 - April 23 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Free Family Kite FestivalApril 15 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rotary Centennial Park 2625 S. College Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Kite flying stunts, lessons, contests, games and

Santa Maria Valley Chamber Welcomes Marketing & Communications Coordinator Isabel Guerrero

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is pleased to welcome Isabel Guerrero to the Chamber staff as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. In this role, Isabel will support Chamber programs and its membership through the management of various social media, website, print and other communication channels, maintain the Chamber’s media relationships, and manage various Chamber communication partnerships and projects.A Santa Maria native, Isabel attended Orcutt Academy High School and graduated University of

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of April 6 - April 16

Fave Five | April 6 - April 16 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2023April 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Town Center West Corner of Main St. & Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Downtown Fridays are Back! This year is filled with many new vendors, new

Elected Officials Provide Array of Business Resources to Local Community

Elected officials are often known for their work in advocacy and public policy. What many may not be aware of is the array of free business resources available through public offices at the local, county and state level. We had a chance to talk with some of our local elected officials on the resources and assistance they provide the business community.  Senator Monique Limón’s office provides direct assistance and in-person support for businesses  Senator Monique Limón’s office says they are always there

Down Town Fridays!

Good Morning Central Coast!   Downtown Fridays are back for the 8th year and we hope to see you there starting tomorrow night. March 31st from 5:30 to 8:30   Beer & Wine Garden Bingo Tent Kids Zone City Rec & Parks Stage Live Bands Food Trucks Over 75 Vendors Produce Free Parking Free Admission   Thank you for your support!

Leadership Santa Maria Valley Topic Day Showcases the Heart behind Local Healthcare

Healthcare is an industry with a lot of heart. That was the takeaway form the recent Leadership Santa Maria Valley’s Health & Human Services Topic Day, where the class learned about the wide range of healthcare & mental health services available in the Santa Maria Valley.The class first visited Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC). Timothy Mossholder from Santa Maria Foursquare Church started the day with a leadership presentation centered around advancing in leadership through capacity and

Local Leaders Weigh In: AI in the Workplace

Each month, we’re asking our local leaders to weigh in on a timely topic. This month, we’re talking about AI in the workplace. We asked:  AI services like Chat GPT are becoming more popular. As an employer, what do you feel some of the benefits and challenges will be as AI tools become more commonplace?” “As the leader of a High Technology company, the prospects for AI are very exciting. There is still a lot to learn about how it can be incorporated, I look forward to exploring how we can incorporate AI

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of March 23 - April 2

Fave Five | March 23 - April 2 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Presqu’ile: Happy Hour Music Series – Will BremanMarch 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Presqu'ile 5391 Presquile Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Nothing says Friday Night Happy Hour like lounging in our tasting room and

Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Business & Economics Topic Day

Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Business & Economics Topic DayBy: Wendy Robles-Garcia, Accounting Manager, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley  Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) had the opportunity to learn how business and economics impact the community. In order to make this day happen the planning committee included,Shelby McLean,David Hernandez,Olivia Bernal, Wendy Robles, along with advisors Edgar Gascon, Steven Funkhouser, and JD Scroggin. They organized a day filled with multiple business tours and

Chamber Welcomes New Members from February 2023

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of February! Awakening GiantzBec Health ChickCharles Motley Empowered by NEXA Mortgage, LLC Human Interest MD3 Investments Nena's Kitchen New Hope Harvesting, LLCPlanes of Fame Air Museum SGT DGE Snap It 360Sonam Narayan, Realtor - eXp Realty 

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of March 9 - March 19

Fave Five | March 9 - March 19 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. St. Patrick’s Day Car ShowMarch 11 @  10:00 am - 3:00 pm St. Louis de Monfort Church 1190 E. Clark Ave. Orcutt, CA 93455 United States Come one come all to the Annual Knights of Columbus St Patrick’s Day Car Show! The show is

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of February 23 - March 5

Fave Five | February 23 - March 5 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Philharmonic: Breaking BoundariesFebruary 25 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Grace Baptist Church 605 E. McCoy Ln anta Maria, CA 93454 United States The Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Michael Nowak will

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of February 16 – February 26

Fave Five | February 16 - February 26 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. PCPA: The River BrideFebruary 16 - 19 @ 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pacific Conservatory Theatre 870 S. Bradley Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Once upon a time… along the Amazon river… Marisela Treviño Orta describes

Welcome New Members of February 2023

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of January! 101 Pension SolutionsAmeriprise FinancialAtrévete Al Cambio Integral Wellness Center   Barbara Wilson, Art and Photography  BK's Bookkeeping LLC  Coastal Home Living   Guild Mortgage -Orcutt   Inspirations Event & Floral Design  Managed Career Solutions, SPC / America's Job Center of California -Santa MariaMichael J. Scott Law Office  Popolo Catering  Sabores Inc.UberfleetsVanessa

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of February 2 - February 12

Fave Five | February 2 - February 12 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Costa De Oro: Earls Of TuesdayFebruary 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Costa de Oro 1331 Nicholson Ave. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Come out to Costa De Oro and kick off your weekend right with some live music! Earls of

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of January 26 - February 5

Fave Five | January 26 - February 5 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Presqu’ile: Happy Hour Music Series – Bear EriksonJanuary 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Presqu'ile Winery 5391Presquile Drive Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States Join Presqu'ile on Friday the 13th from 5 - 7:30 pm for music by

Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Youth & Education Topic Day

Youth and Education Dayby Christopher Narez, Staff Development Manager County of Santa Barbara Santa Maria Valley Leadership Class of 2023 conducted a Youth and Education topic day on December 2nd, 2022. As with many of the topic days, this one was highly informative.  The following is a summary of some of highlights: The group started at Allan Hancock College, where the president Dr. Walthers spoke about Hancock’s efforts to provide advanced education to Santa Maria Students through its Hancock Promise

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of January 19 - January 29

Fave Five | January 19 - January 29 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Naughty Oak : Beer Yoga With JennJanuary 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Naughty Oak Brewery 165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102 Orcutt, CA 93455 United States Start off your Saturday with some yoga and beer! Vida Yoga’s own Jenn will

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of January 12 - January 22

Fave Five | January 12 - January 22 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 2023 Dine Out Santa Maria Style & Craft Cocktail ContestJanuary 13 - February 12  Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States The month-long celebration of Santa Maria Valley culinary culture, is back and taking

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of January 5 - January 15

Fave Five | January 5 - January 15 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Naughty Oak : Trivia NightJanuary 11 @  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Naughty Oak 165 S. Broadway Ste. 102 Orcutt, CA 93455 United States Gather your friends and family and assemble your team, and join Trivia host, Jim for a battle of

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of December 22 - January 1

Fave Five | December 22 - January 1 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Elks Recreation: Christmas In The CountryDecember 23 - 24 @  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Elks Unocal Event Center 4040 South Highway 101 Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Visitors embark on a magical holiday light drive-through

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of December 8 - December 18

Fave Five | December 8 - December 18 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Old Town Orcutt Christmas ParadeDecember 10 @  5:20 pm - 8:00 pm Old Orcutt Clark Ave Orcutt, CA 93455 United States The Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade has been a holiday favorite since 1961. Started by the volunteer

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of December 1 - December 11

Fave Five | December 1 - December 11 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Christmas Parade of LightsDecember 3 @ 5:20 pm - 8:00 pm Santa Maria Broadway from Stowell to Cook St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States A holiday tradition continues as the 2022 Annual Santa Maria

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of November 24 - December 4

Fave Five | November 24 - December 4 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley's Final WeekendNovember 25 - 27 @ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Don't miss the last weekend of wine trolley season! The Santa Maria Valley Wine

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of November 17 - November 27

Fave Five | November 17 - November 27 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Vino et Amicis: Live Music By Keith CoxNovember 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vino et Amicis 165 S. Broadway, Ste. 101 Orcutt, CA 93455 United States This Friday night Vino et Amicis welcomes back their friend, Keith Cox! He

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of November 10 - November 20

Fave Five | November 10 - November 20 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. PCPA: CinderellaNovember 10 - November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific Conservatory Theatre 870 S. Bradley Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Last seen at PCPA in 2015 and back by popular demand for the whole family:

City of Santa Maria Shopping Cart PSA

Shopping cart owners can be fined up to $1,000 each day for carts found outside store boundaries. Presently, the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department returns abandoned shopping carts to the respective stores. This practice is unsustainable and not good use of taxpayer dollars. The City Community Development Code Enforcement Division will be conducting educational “Walk and Talks” with local grocery store businesses regarding abandoned shopping carts and the City’s Shopping Cart Containment

EMDR Psychotherapy

What is it?EMDR is an acronym used to describe a psychotherapy technique called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.  Although research has not discovered exactly how EMDR works, we have research saying it does.  I think EMDR falls under a lot of scrutiny from the skeptics (like anything worthwhile, it has its fair share of skeptics) because truly, we don’t know why most psychotherapy techniques work.  There are 8 phases to EMDR treatment.  The phases that get the most attention is phases 3-6–when

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of November 3 – November 13

Fave Five | November 3 - November 13 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Great American Melodrama: Scary Poppins November 2 - November 6 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Great American Melodrama 1863 Front St. Oceano,  CA 93445 United States When their kooky inventor father decides they need some

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of October 27 - November 6

Fave Five | October 27 - November 6 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Elks Recreation: Haunted Hills…Drive Thru If You DareOctober 29 - October 30 @ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Santa Maria Elks Unocal Event Center 4040 South Highway 101 Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Drive Thru spooky scenes,

Leadership Santa Maria Valley: Exploring Public Safety in Our Community

Leadership Santa Maria Valley: Exploring Public Safety in Our Community By Joyce Melena, Corporate Trainer Community Health Centers Leadership Santa Maria Valley had the opportunity to visit and meet those who make the greatest influence on our community safety. Organizers included: Amelia Gonzalez-Paz (Coast Hills Credit Union), Shelby McLean (CALM), Joyce Melena (Community Health Centers) and Diane Alleman-Stevens as Leadership Advisor. The goal for the day was to get a glimpse of what our local Public

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of October 20 - October 30

Fave Five | October 20 - October 30 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Wine TrolleyOctober 22 - November 27 @ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Thanks to high demand the Santa Maria Wine Trolley service through Thanksgiving weekend! Sit

Santa Maria Wine Trolley extends service through Thanksgiving weekend

Trolley passengers can visit some of the area’s most popular tasting rooms every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 27, 2022 (plus, Black Friday)Oct. 18, 2022 (SANTA MARIA, CA) –Sit back, relax and get ready to sip your way through Santa Maria Valley’s tasting rooms on the Santa Maria Wine Trolley. Thanks to high demand, the trolley service’s operation dates have been extended through Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The trolley runs Saturdays and Sundays, plus Black Friday. Trolley tickets can be purchased in

Press Release: Chamber Welcomes New Committee Chairpersons

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber welcomes two new chairpersons: Jason Buchanan, Chair of Business & Government Roundtable and Claudia Ortiz, Chair of the Hispanic Business Committee. Both individuals are longtime residents of Santa Maria Valley. “I was approached by Glenn Morris about two years ago to join the roundtable, and have found it to be an incredible opportunity for local business members to communicate and strategize with the government agencies in our area. The roundtable brings a direct pathway

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of October 13 - October 23

Fave Five | October 13 - October 23 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Central Coast AirFestOctober 15 - 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Santa Maria Public Airport 3217 Terminal Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States The Central Coast AirFest is back for another action-packed weekend with military

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of October 6 - October 16

Fave Five | October 6 - October 16 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Docent-led Hike at Rancho Guadalupe Dunes PreserveOctober 8 Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve 6999 W. Main St. Guadalupe, CA 93434 United States Just south of Guadalupe lies an extraordinary and unique nature preserve.

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of September 29 - October 9

Fave Five | September 29 - October 9 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 2022 Downtown Classic Car ShowOctober 1 McClelland St. Corridor 400-600 S. McClelland St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States PLAY, Inc. Supporting Recreation and Leisure Programs for Families presents: 2022 Downtown

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of September 22 - October 2

Fave Five | September 21 - October 2 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 76th Annual Los Alamos Old DaysSeptember 23 - 25 Downtown Los Alamos Los Alamos, CA 93440 United States Its the 76th Annual Los Alamos Old Days Celebration, and it is definitely “not their first rodeo!” Come out on this

Santa Maria Valley Chamber to host City of Santa Maria City Council Candidate Forum

With election season gearing up, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber is hosting an opportunity for the public to speak directly with candidates for the upcoming City of Santa Maria City Council elections. Wednesday, September 28th, the Santa Maria community is invited to participate in a forum with candidates running for Council Districts 3 and 4. The forum will be held at Shepard Hall in the Santa Maria Public Library, between 6 and 8 pm.The evening will begin with an information networking opportunity from

Chamber Welcomes New Members From August 2022

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of AugustAlchePharma Naturals - Buellton Paula Herrera 214 E. Highway 246 #101 Buellton, CA 93427 (805) 693-9597http://www.alchepharmanaturals.comAlchePharma Naturals - Nipomo Paula Herrera 110 Mary Ave. Suite #4 Nipomo, CA 93444 (805) 929-5599http://www.alchepharmanaturals.comAlchePharma Naturals - Orcutt Paula Herrera 1140 E. Clark Ave #120 Orcutt, CA 93444 (805)

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of September 15 – September 25

Fave Five | September 15 - September 25 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Barbara County Farm Day 2022September 17  Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States On Saturday, September 17th, more than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will

Santa Maria Valley Chamber Board Issues Guidance on 2022 Ballot Propositions

Glenn Morris, President/CEO, Santa Maria Valley Chamber As the leading voice for business in the Santa Maria Valley, the Chamber’s board regularly advocates for legislation that will help advance economic vitality and against proposals that make it more difficult for entrepreneurs and businesses of all size to create jobs and investment in our economy. Legislation that can impact businesses and the economic playing field in California can come from several directions. Most commonly, new laws and rules

Chamber Joins Coalition In Opposition Of SB 1162

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber partnered with the California Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to respectfully OPPOSE SB 1162. SB 1162 undermines employers’ ability to hire and subjects employers to litigation and penalties up to $10,000 per employee. The additional burdens and costs this proposal would create will limit an employer’s ability to offer higher wages and benefits to new or existing employees and discourage growth or expansion in California. The bill also requires reporting of data on

Chamber's Visitors Bureau and Economic Development Commission See Resurgence in Local Economic Activity

Part of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s mission is to be a “Champion for a stronger Santa Maria Valley”. The Chamber’s Visitors Bureau and Economic Development Commission play a key role in championing the local community by helping grow existing businesses, bringing new development to town, and increasing tourism in the Santa Maria Valley. In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, both programs made significant strides in these areas. “We’ve been really active in our partnership with the City of Satna Maria on

Chamber Ambassador of the Quarter: Paula Fuller

Congratulations to Paula Fuller, who was recently awarded Chamber Ambassador of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2022! Paula relocated to Santa Maria in 2005. A native to the area of Vandenberg AFB, she attended local schools since the 2nd grade when her father was stationed at Vandenberg. She's worked in the Self- Storage industry since 2004 Paula enjoys working with the community and helping people in need of Self-Storage or RV/Boat parking. She also enjoys being an Ambassador, has since January of

Looking to Hire? Be a Part of the Paid Student Internship Program!

Prepare our future workforce, while benefiting your own workplace through Partners in Education's Paid Student Internship program! There are a number of students who have gone through a job readiness training program and are ready to be hired! Your $800 investment in Partners in Education's paid student internship program gets you 80 hours of work from a local student looking for job experience. You will get to interview and select the intern that is the best fit for your business. Partners in Education

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of September 8 – September 18

Fave Five | September 8 - September 18 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 20th Annual Santa Maria A’s All Ford Car Show and Swap MeetSeptember 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Old Town Orcutt Clark Ave Orcutt, CA 93455 United States The 20th Annual All Ford Car Show will be September 10, 2022 and will

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of September 1 – September 11

Fave Five | September 1 - September 11 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Rancho Sisquoc: Sisquoc SaturdaySeptember 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rancho Sisquoc 6600Foxen Canyon Road Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Enjoy Music Stylings by Natalie Haskins on September 3rd from 12pm-3pm! Bring

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of August 25 – September 4

Fave Five | August 25 - September 4 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Costa de Oro: Live Music Featuring Ghost MonsterAugust 26 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Costa de Oro 1331 Nicholson Ave Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Join Costa de Oro for the return of Ghost Monster! It is always a good time

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of August 18 - August 28

Fave Five | August 18 - August 28 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 805 Funk ‘n Soul FestivalAugust 20 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Santa Maria Fairpark 927 S. Thornburg Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States The inaugural 805 Funk ‘n Soul Festival at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Featuring Full Live Bands

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is looking to hire an Administrative Associate

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is a Catalyst for business growth, a Convener of leaders and influencers, and a Champion for a stronger Santa Maria Valley. We are committed to engaging with, and providing services and support for, all segments of the business community in the Santa Maria Valley. The Administrative Associate at the Santa Maria Valley Chamber assists with managing the front desk, phone calls, and walk-in visitors. Additionally, this individual will assist with miscellaneous office duties

BizFile Online Offers Centralized Resource for Businesses

CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera joined California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. and other officials at a hybrid news conference on August 4 to highlight the BizFile Online portal providing online secure services for California businesses.Located at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/, the web center pulls together in one location links to the many services businesses new and old need to conduct operations in California, including filing required statements or lien notices, searching

Free 2022 Midyear Employment Law White Paper

As we move into the latter half of 2022, California employment law continues to move along — and employers should make sure they’re complying with the new regulations, court rulings, local ordinances and other employment law developments that have occurred thus far in 2022. Luckily, one of CalChamber’s employment law experts has highlighted the significant updates and changes in our free 2022 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper, which includes information on:All COVID-19-related developments, such

Community Leadership & Service to be Celebrated at Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala 2022

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s 2022 Annual Awards Gala will celebrate community excellence and honor the individuals, organizations and businesses who have shown their commitment to making a positive impact on the Santa Maria Valley community. The awards ceremony will take place September 1st from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Veterans’ Memorial Center in Santa Maria. “The Chamber is thrilled to once again gather with our community and celebrate a few of the individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations

All Aboard! Wine Taste, #SantaMariaStyle on the Santa Maria Valley Wine Trolley

This summer, Santa Maria Valley invites you to leave the driving to someone else and explore local wineries and tasting rooms on the Santa Maria Wine Trolley. Starting at Costa de Oro Winery, wine trolley participants can explore Santa Maria Valley at their own pace, without feeling rushed or on someone else's agenda. While the entire route takes approximately 60 minutes, passengers can step on and off at their convenience. A complete schedule of the Wine Trolley's stops is available online. Decals on the

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of August 11 - August 21

Fave Five | August 11 - August 21 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Day In The Park 2022August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Waller Park 3107 Orcutt Rd. Orcutt, CA 93455 United States The 33rd Annual Day In The Park is happening August 14th, at Waller Park. Come and enjoy a day filled with music,

Chamber Welcomes New Members From July 2022

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of July.Central Coast Property Management Edgar Gascon 112 W. Jones #3 Santa Maria, CA 93458 (805) 619-9391http://centralcoastpropertymgmt.comEvents by KrissyKrissy Arnal-Mougeotte   Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 680-2628https://www.eventsbykrissy.comJ's Burgers Paso Robles Jose Garcia 747 Spring St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 226-7354http://805jsburgers.comJ's Country KitchenJose

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of August 4 - August 14

Fave Five | July 28 - August 7 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Costa De Oro: The Glamour ShotsAugust 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Costa de Oro 1331 Nicholson Ave Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Come out and enjoy great food, great tunes, and great wine out on the Costa de Oro patio! The

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of July 28 - August 7

Fave Five | July 28 - August 7 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria Wine Valley TrolleyJuly 29 - October 16 Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Hit the road and explore all you can do in and around Santa Maria Valley. You’ll find it’s the perfect home base,

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of July 21 - July 31

Fave Five | July 21 - July 31 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Naughty Oak: Live Music by Carbon City LightsJuly 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Naughty Oak Brewing Company 165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102 Orcutt, CA 93455 United States Carbon City Lights is an alternative rock band based in San Luis

Community Leadership & Service to be Celebrated at Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s 2022 Annual Awards Gala will celebrate community excellence and honor the individuals, organizations and businesses who have shown their commitment to making a positive impact on the Santa Maria Valley community. The awards ceremony will take place September 1st from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Veterans’ Memorial Center in Santa Maria. “The Chamber is thrilled to once again gather with our community and celebrate a few of the individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations

Chamber Welcomes New Members From June 2022

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of June.805 Payments Processing Arnorld Vazquez Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 862-9340Andrew M. Jennings, Attorney at Law Andrew Jennings 704 S McClelland St Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 688-9217https://andrewmjenningslaw.com/Central Coast Entrepreneurs Podcast Arnorld Vazquez Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 862-9340http://centralcoastentrepreneurs.comEl Toro on Broadway Byron Paz 1507 S.

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of July 14 - 24

Fave Five | July 14 - July 24 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 2022 Santa Barbara County Fair July 14 - 17  Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S. Thornburg Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States The Fair showcases the community’s interests and talents, offering a unique assortment of activities to do

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of July 7 - July 17

Fave Five | July 7 - July 17 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Costa De Oro: Tepusquet Tornados And Cali Coast TacosJuly 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Costa de Oro 1331 Nicholson Ave. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Join Costa de Oro for live music and great food on Friday, July 8th!

Santa Maria Valley Chamber Partners with California Paid Family Leave Grant to Get Money into the Hands of Small Business

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with California Paid Family Leave Grant (CPFLG). CPFLG allows eligible small businesses in California with 1-100 employees with at least one (1) employee utilizing California’s Paid Family Leave program to apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee to offset the increased costs associated with the employee out on leave.  California’s Paid Family Leave program allows California workers to take paid leave to bond with a new child (through

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of June 23 - July 3

Fave Five | June 23 - July 3 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. 26th Annual Elks Car ShowJune 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Elks Lodge #1538 1309 N. Bradley Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States The Santa Maria Elks Car Show will be held this Saturday, June 25th from 10am – 3pm. There will be

Starcom Advocacy Picks Up Steam

Latest support comes as state announces new tax credits to two space launch companies expanding at VSFB A broad coalition of local and state government, higher education and business organizations is building on its advocacy for Vandenberg Space Force Base’s selection as headquarters for the U.S. Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command, or STARCOM. The coalition joins U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla and Reps. Salud Carbajal and Jimmy Panetta in sending a fresh round of letters to Air

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of June 16 - June 26

Fave Five | June 16 - June 26 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. The Homestead: Unfinished with the BeatlesJune 17 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Homestead 105 W. Clark Ave. Orcutt, CA 93455 United States Unfinished With The Beatles is a Central Coast of California band with a repertoire of more

Chamber Welcomes New Members From May 2022

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of MayBenedict Canyon Equities Federico Sacchini 10100 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 420 Los Angeles, CA 90067https://www.bceproperties.com/C.L.A. Business SolutionsCassandra Rhoades 204 E. Enos Dr., Ste. D Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 332-3425http://www.CLABizSolutions.comCanfield Development, Inc.Tzemach Yemini 10474 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 403 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310)

Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of June 9 - June 19

Fave Five | June 9 - June 19 From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we'll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley. Naughty Oak Teams Up With Cubanissimo Food Truck June 9 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Naughty Oak Brewing Co. 165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102 Orcutt, CA 93455 United States Cubanos and beer anyone?! Snag a couple pints and enjoy eats from

Santa Maria Valley Next January & February 2022: Building & Construction Trades

Santa Maria Valley Next highlights the career readiness training offered in high school career pathways and recognizes students who are excelling in these various pathways. This month, we are highlighting youth excelling in the Building & Construction Trades pathways.Pathway Description: Agriculture Construction ProgramThe Righetti High School Agriculture Construction is an integral part of the Agriculture Mechanics Pathway in our Agriculture Department. The Construction program provides our students with

Santa Maria Valley Next March 2022: Food Service & Hospitality and Information and Computer Technologies

Santa Maria Valley Next highlights the career readiness training offered in high school career pathways and recognizes students who are excelling in these various pathways. This month, we are highlighting youth excelling in the Food Service & Hospitality and Information and Communication Technologies pathways.Pathway Description: Food Service & Hospitality PathwayAt Pioneer Valley we offer two levels of culinary arts where a variety of cooking and baking techniques are mastered. Within our program

eCommerce as an SEO Strategy

If you have spent any time on Amazon you are already familiar with verbose descriptions of each item for sale, product reviews from verified purchases, and the ability to search by product name, product description and category.  These elements are some of the secret sauce that has made Amazon so successful.  They provide their shoppers plenty of information to make a confident purchase decision and at the same time this data is structured in a way that Google can gobble the information up. Google is not a

SEO you shouldn’t trust

SEO advice and services have been offered since Search Engines started crawling the internet. I still see Marketing Agencies offering SEO services that employ tricks that lost relevance almost 2 decades ago.  These SEOs offering low-cost SEO are selling nothing but Snake Oil.  My hope is to educate you on what to look for so you can protect yourself. Think of your SEO Agency like a personal trainer, a trainer thinks about everything at every level, not just the machines you use in your workout, but also

Featured Business of the Month: The Okonite Company

The Okonite Company was our featured manufacturing business for January 2022! Here’s some additional information about the business.Provide a brief description of the business: The Okonite Company was founded in 1878 making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States.  Okonite serves a multitude of industry markets including Electric Utility, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, and Transit.When was the business formed? The Okonite Company was founded in

Featured Business of the Month: Cugini's Pizzeria & Trattoria

Cugini's Pizzeria & Trattoria was our featured women-owned business for January 2022! Here’s some additional information about the business.Provide a brief description of the business: Cugini's Pizzeria & Trattoria is an italian restaurant, we make most of our food from scratch. We have Pasta's, Sandwiches, Pizza , Salads and Gyro'sWhen was the business formed?1999 in San Luis ObispoHow has the business grown?With the help from the community and the great food and service we provide.Current number of

Featured Business of the Month: Mob Armor

Mob Armor was our featured manufacturing business for December 2021! Here’s some additional information about the business.When was the business formed? 2014How has the business grown? Started in SLO then moved to Santa Maria in 2015.  Santa Maria was welcoming.  Thanks to warehouse space, fiber internet and manufacturing atmosphere/pro manufacturing attitude.Current number of employees: 22Describe how your business has innovated their product/service: We started with rugged Smartphone mounts which then

Featured Business of the Month: The VegBoss, LLC

The VegBoss, LLC was our featured women-owned business for December 2021! Here’s some additional information about the business.When was the business formed? 2018How has the business grown? By expanding our product offerings, reaching out to new growers in both North and South America and continuing to provide best in class service.Current number of employees: 6Describe how your business has innovated their product/service: We have a few proprietary packs of cauliflower and broccoli that has helped us

Santa Maria Valley Next November 2021: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Santa Maria Valley Next highlights the career readiness training offered in high school career pathways and recognizes students who are excelling in these various pathways. This month, we are highlighting four local high schoolers excelling in the Agriculture & Natural Resources career pathways.Eric Ceja12th Grade, Santa Maria High SchoolEric Ceja, a 12th grader from Santa Maria High School is our Santa Maria Valley Chamber CTE Student of the Month in the Agricultural Science Pathway. He was nominated by

Santa Maria Next October 2021: Business & Finance and Information & Computer Technologies

Santa Maria Valley Next highlights the career readiness training offered in high school career pathways and recognizes students who are excelling in these various pathways. This month, we are highlighting youth excelling in the Business & Finance and Information & Computer Technologies pathways.   Business & Finance Pathway Description: Persons trained in fields such as business management, international trade, and various financial services specialties (e.g., accounting, banking, and investing) will

Chamber Launches ''Santa Maria Next'' Program to Highlight Local Students Excelling in Career Pathways

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber has partnered with the Santa Barbara County Education Office on "Santa Maria Next", a program that highlights the career readiness training offered in high school career pathways and recognizes students who are excelling in these various pathways. "As a champion for a strong local community, we know that local workforce development is a critical part of a vibrant community," explained Glenn Morris, President/CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. "Santa Maria Next gives us