The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to highlight different businesses in the City through a Businesses of the Quarter Program. On four occasions this calendar year, this program will recognize local businesses chosen by the Chamber. The criteria are: approximately 20 employees; in operation for at least five years; physically located within the City limits; and being a local Chamber of Commerce member in good standing. Not only does this give them valuable exposure, it also reminds the community of the unique, diverse, and long-standing businesses we are fortunate to have in Santa Maria.
 
The businesses for the first quarter (January to March 2025) are:
 
The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe is located at 122 East Boone Street. Owner Reda Kchik opened the restaurant in 2017 and presently has 17 employees. Patrons can enjoy dining indoors or outside on the heated and covered patio. The business supports the hospital and the Police Department with food donations.
 
Xtreme Electronics is located at 614 West Main Street. Owner Roger Galvan said he opened the business in September 2001 with $1,000 and a dream to serve Santa Maria with the largest selection in car audio. The business supports the area’s car culture, participates in and supports local events including Open Streets, and has donated to the Police Department.
 
Businesses are chosen by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. To nominate a business or ask about the program, contact Molly Alves, Vice President of Operations & Membership  at the Chamber via email at molly@santamaria.com or by phone at (805) 925-2403.



Pictured: Reda Kckik, owner of The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant (center), accepts a Business of the Quarter recognition from Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez (right). At left is Michael Boyer of the Chamber of Commerce.

Reda Kckik, propiertaria del restaurante mediterráneo The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant (centro), acepta el reconocimiento de Negocio del Trimestre de manos de la concejal Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez (derecha). A la izquierda está Michael Boyer de la Cámara de Comercio.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Roger Galven, owner of Xtreme Electronics (left), accepts a Business of the Quarter recognition from Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez (right).
Roger Galven, propietario de Xtreme Electronics (izquierda), acepta un reconocimiento de Negocio del Trimestre de la Concejal Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez (derecha).