Join Us Thursday- Hispanic Business Group Mixer!
This Thursday, September 14th the Hispanic Business Group will be hosting a Mixer Event in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will be held at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall (upstairs, above Red Robin) from 5:30-7PM. We invite you to join us for this fun and FREE event for business owners and employees! The event include live entertainment, food & beverages, networking, booths, raffles and more! If you are a confirmed participant having a booth at this event, please plan to set up for the event
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Community Leadership & Local Businesses to be celebrated at Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Isabel Guerrero FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (805) 925-2403 x 853 August 21, 2023 isabel@santamaria.com Community Leadership & Local Businesses to be celebrated at Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala The Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s 2023 Annual Awards Gala will celebrate community excellence and honor the individuals, organizations and businesses who
Featured Businesses of the Month August
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
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from July 2023
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of July! July 2023 New MembersAll Dry San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara CountyAngels Foster CareDeep Clean CrewEconAllianceFlowForeFront PowerGuadalupe Social ClubSanta Maria Valley Small Engine Repair
July 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
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from June 2023
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of June! June 2023 New MembersMiranda EntertainmentLark + Sparrow LLCCoastal Connection Tours & ChartersGriffin PlumbingRP3 Productions LLCGuaranteed Rate805 Law GroupCalifornia Hot DogsTwitchell & Rice, LLPTachi Palace Hotel & CasinoAflac Central Coast Office
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Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of July 13 - July 23
Fave Five | July 13 - July 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 Barbara County FairJuly 12 - 16 Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S. Thornburg Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States There are plenty of carnival rides, animals, petting zoos, pony rides and of course, lots of fantastic fair food
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Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of July 6 - July 16
Fave Five | July 6 - July 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. Rancho Sisquoc: Sisquoc SaturdayJuly 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rancho Sisquoc 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Join Ranch Sisquoc for their July Sisquoc Saturday! There will be live music by Will Breman
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Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of June 29 - July 9
Fave Five | June 29 - July 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. Star Spangled JamboreeJuly 4 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Abel Maldonado Community Center 600 S. McClelland St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States Get ready to groove with Rock Odyssey, enjoy delicious food from a variety of food
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Chamber Welcomes New Board Leadership for 23-24 Fiscal Year
July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year, and the Chamber is excited to welcome new leadership to the Board of Directors to help guide the organization’s work in serving the Santa Maria Valley community. “The Santa Maria Valley Chamber brings our businesses together and helps solve the challenges our community is facing,” explained incoming Board Chair Paul Cook. “I’m looking forward to serving as Board Chair for an organization that plays such a vital role in our community.” Cook, who is the
Chamber Welcomes New Members from May 2023
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of May! Member NameOmni Design, Inc. Quest National Security - Santa MariaQuest National Security - San Luis ObispoBridge of Hope Home Care Services Dana Reserve, LLCCreative Flooring
Santa Maria Valley Chamber Celebrates Leadership Program Graduation
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber hosted a graduation for its Leadership Santa Maria Valley program’s Class of 2023. The celebration event was held at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria on Friday, June 9th from 5:30-7PM. Program graduates, their families and employers were in attendance. Leadership Santa Maria Valley is an 11-month program designed to foster and create future community leaders. Since its founding in 1995, the program has allowed participants to increase their understanding of local
Small Businesses May Apply Now to COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program
Small Businesses May Apply Now to COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant ProgramBy CalChamber -June 9, 2023Eligible California small businesses may apply now for a state program that awards funds for costs incurred from the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. Under the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program, eligible businesses may be awarded between $5,000–$50,000. Funds are limited and will be awarded based on eligibility and availability of
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Santa Maria Valley: Fave Five for the Week of June 8 - June 18
Fave Five | June 8 - June 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. West Coast College & University Wine FestivalJune 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Allan Hancock College 800 S. College Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States The inaugural West Coast College & University Wine Festival will provide an
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
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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
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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
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from April 2023
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of April! Member Name805Concerts LLCBetter Business Bureau of the Tri-CountiesCasa Comal Cocina Tradicional MexicanaConnect Auto CRES Training, Inc. EP Safety Plus, LLCeXp RealtyFeed My Seoul LLCFriends of the Santa Maria Valley RailroadInsperity Santa Maria Public MarketSavinas Home-Made Tamales Co LLCVolt Workforce SolutionsWINGS Preschool
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chamber Welcomes New Members from March 2023
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome these businesses who joined membership in the month of March! March 2023 New MembersArtemis Artworks Santa Barbara Home Power Program American Riveria BankCard My Yard Santa MariaAltrusa Int' Foundation of Golden Valley, Inc. First StudentAdobeGina's Piece of Cake - OrcuttMichelle G. Cothran, Trusted REALTOR at PB & Associates
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
City of Santa Maria News Release: Featured Businesses of the Month
NEWS RELEASE January 20, 2023Page 1 of 2 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
