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Wednesday, November 24, 2021Santa Maria Valley Chamber encourages keeping spending local with “Support Local & Win Big” Holiday
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2021 This holiday season, it’ll pay to support local businesses. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is launching their “Support Local & Win Big” campaign to encourage the community to keep their money in the
Monday, November 15, 2021Junior CEOs Open for Business at Santa Maria Town Center Mall
Some of Santa Maria Valley’s youngest entrepreneurs have been hard at work the past month learning how to start and manage their own business. This Saturday, they will get the chance to open their business to the public and sell their products at Santa Maria Town Center Mall. Approximately 30 local youth at the 5th-7th grade levels have participated in the Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s Junior CEO program, a 6-week course that walks students through what it takes to start and operate their own
Friday, July 30, 2021Santa Maria Valley Chamber Celebrates Community Resiliency at Annual Awards Gala
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s 2021 Annual Awards Gala will celebrate community resiliency and honor the individuals, organizations and businesses who have shown their commitment to making a positive impact on the Santa Maria Valley community. The red carpet awards ceremony will take place August 27th from 6pm to 9pm at Marian Theatre (PCPA) on the Allan Hancock College Campus. “The Chamber is honored to highlight people and organizations that make Santa Maria such a great community,” said Glenn
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021Chamber Launches PR Campaign, Mobile Clinic Location to Encourage Community to Get Vaccinated
Chamber Launches PR Campaign, Mobile Clinic Location to Encourage Community to Get Vaccinated The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a PR campaign to encourage the community to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of COVID-19, and is partnering with the local health department as a mobile vaccine clinic location. “As an advocate for our businesses and community, we know the quickest and most effective way for our businesses to resume normal operations is for our community to get
Tuesday, May 25, 2021Santa Maria Valley Chamber Receives CalChamber 2021 President’s Circle Award
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber has been recognized for its advocacy efforts with CalChamber’s 2021 President’s Circle Award. The award recognizes chambers for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws. “Advocacy plays a large role in the Chamber’s efforts to be a champion for our local business community,” said Tim Ritchie, Chair of the Chamber’s Business & Government Roundtable. “While much of this work is done behind the scenes, programs like our
Monday, April 19, 2021Chamber Seeks Community Input for Future Projects and Priorities
The past year-plus has been a unique time. We have collectively worked to defeat a worldwide pandemic while simultaneously sustaining the local businesses that drive our local economy, employ local residents, and provide for the quality of life elements of our community. As we emerge from that challenge, it is time to turn our efforts back to the longer-term issues that will enable or prevent the vitality of the Santa Maria Valley going forward. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber Board is looking for input
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Governor Newsom Outlines the State’s Next Step in the COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery, Moving Beyond the Blueprint
The below press release from the Governor details a plan to move away from the tier system June 15th and fully reopen. This announcement is new and more details are to come – we will continue to update you as more details become availableCalifornia has administered 20 million vaccines, including 4 million to the hardest-hit communities State aims to fully reopen on June 15, will continue to require masking and encourage all Californians to get vaccinated SACRAMENTO – As California surpasses a major
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021Santa Maria Valley Chamber Expands Support for Education and Workforce Preparation
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber has long prioritized support for education, particularly as it ensures a strong local talent pipeline for the workforce. Recognizing that this work is among the most important ways to support our local economy, the Chamber is excited to announce a formal partnership with Partners in Education, a non-profit operating under the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO). The Chamber has a strong history of collaboration with SBCEO and individual local school districts,
Tuesday, February 02, 2021Santa Maria Valley Chamber Welcomes Angelica Gutierrez to their Board of Directors
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the appointment of Angelica Gutierrez, Project Manager at L&G Farms Inc., to their Board of Directors. “Angelica’s diverse background in banking and agriculture, as well as her impressive involvement in the community will be a huge asset for our Board of Directors,” said Glenn Morris, President/CEO for the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber found itself with a couple of open seats due to a couple of members moving out of
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Monday, January 25, 2021Santa Maria Valley Chamber Applauds City Council for Support of Local Businesses
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce applauds the Santa Maria City Council for showing their support for local business with the adoption of an important resolution during their January 19th City Council Meeting. Sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Chambers across Santa Barbara County, the Resolution to Support Safe Business Operations makes clear the case that businesses can (and should be allowed to) operate safely during the COVID pandemic. “The Chamber
Wednesday, December 02, 20202020 Freedom Monument Veterans Memorial Ceremony Cancelled Due to COVID-19
In a typical year, today would have been spent honoring the brave men and women who have served our country during the Freedom Monument Veterans Memorial ceremony. Unfortunately, this year’s event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The annual ceremony, put on by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, traditionally takes place around the December 7th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at the Freedom Monument Veterans Memorial, located at 600 S. McClelland, in front of the Abel Maldonado Community Youth
