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Dec 03Leadership Class Examines Law Enforcement and Fire in Santa Maria during Public Safety Topic Day
Leadership Santa Maria Valley got an inside look at local law enforcement, fire and safety departments during their November Topic Day centered around public safety.Lt. Russ Mengel, with 20+ years of police service, led off our day in the briefing room, with an overview of the department and its services. Vitally important is the technology used in the day to day operations of the department. He detailed the current upgrade of computers used in the patrol vehicles that will provide quicker access to the
Nov 04Leadership Santa Maria Explores Santa Maria’s Creative Side
Leadership Santa Maria Valley class of 2020’s October 4th Topic Day centered upon Arts and Recreation. Our coordinating team of Steve Williams, Emily Kitts, Patricia Horta, Yoshira Jimenez and Vanessa Guevara were on a mission to explore the way arts and recreation enrich lives in the Santa Maria Valley. The class gathered at Naughty Oaks Brewing Company in Old Orcutt. We started the day enjoying breakfast provided by Steven Funkhouser from Starry Sky Coffee shop located in the Allan Hancock College
Oct 01Leadership Santa Maria Valley Welcomes Class of 2020
Leadership Santa Maria Valley kicked off another year of its program with their annual retreat. Run by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Santa Maria Valley is an 11 month program designed to foster and create future community leaders. The program allows participants to increase their understanding of local issues, challenges and solutions while expanding their personal and professional networks and refining their leadership skills. Each Class gives back to the community with their own
Jul 02Leadership Santa Maria Valley Celebrates Graduation, Looks to Future Community Involvement
The Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2019 wrapped up the 11 month program with their June topic day focused on leadership development, and a graduation ceremony celebration. The theme of both events centered around future plans for the group as they move on from the leadership program. “The Chamber offers the Leadership program in order to ensure that our community has a broad range of individuals who understand what the issues are, know who is working on those issues, and are committed to getting
May 30Labor, Technology and Food Safety Discussed at Leadership Agriculture Topic Day
The Leadership Santa Maria Valley class of 2019 took a day to learn about agriculture. Time and again they heard about labor, technology, food safety and celery. Well not always celery, the juicing craze has put celery in high demand this year and celery became a common theme as the day took the class from seed to seller. The class started out their day at Plantel Nurseries with a breakfast provided by Advanced Wireless. Claire Wineman, President of the Grower-Shipper Association of Santa Barbara and San
May 01LSMV Explores Media and Tech During April Topic Day
Do you know how many advertisements we are exposed to through media in one day? According to Ed Carcarey, we see and/or hear approximately five to seven thousand every day. The rules of advertising vary depending on the form of media being used; however, there are four laws in advertising that are constant: know your ideal customer, have consistency, establish your frequency, and have a unique message. Throughout his career, Carcarey has observed many companies claiming their customer service is “the best”.
Apr 05Santa Maria Pride Trickles Down from the Top
“No one loves Santa Maria more than me!” is often a sentiment heard at chamber events or community gatherings. The Leadership Santa Maria Valley class had the unique opportunity to really see that Santa Maria Pride during their government topic day on March 1st. The day began with Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino. “It was the first opportunity I’ve had to hear her speak, as a woman in leadership I was inspired by her attitude and perseverance! She would always ask herself, what’s the worst that can happen?
Mar 16Legacy Community Trail Groundbreaking Shows Community a Glimpse of Unique Open Space
Ceremonially breaking ground at what will become Legacy Community Trail, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) Class of 2019 gave the public a glimpse Saturday of a unique open space in a neighborhood looking to stretch its legs. Located on Carmen Lane between Blosser and the train tracks, Legacy Community Trail is a 4.6-acre parcel that the Leadership Class is developing for its Legacy Project. After LSMV funds the planning, develops the foundation and infrastructure and installs 1,300 linear feet of
Mar 05Santa Maria: A Thriving Hub for Businesses Big and Small
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class Explores Business & Economics during February Topic Day Did you know that one Santa Maria Business supplies $30 million worth of cable to PG&E every year? Not only that but for two years in a row now, all of that cable had zero defects? In February, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2019 saw what incredible industry resides right here in Santa Maria. From the massive cables at Okonite to the twelve rotating taps at Naughty Oak, the class was introduced to many
Feb 06Leadership Says Hello to Human Kindness during Health & Human Services Topic Day
“Hello Human Kindness” is the slogan of Dignity Health, one of the stops during Leadership Santa Maria Valley’s Health & Human Services Topic Day, which took place January 11th, 2019. It was also the theme of the day, as the class met with leaders and organizations focused on bettering the physical and mental health of our community, and had a true passion for the people they serve. The class began their day at VTC Enterprises, an organization that provides job opportunities to adults with disabilities.
Jan 03Leadership Class Explores Youth Services, Struggles & Opportunities in Santa Maria
On December 7th, the 2019 Leadership class had a full schedule visiting a number of organizations focused on the youth of the Santa Maria Valley and their respective ongoing efforts to improve the lives and future outlook for those youth. At the Boys & Girls Club, the class learned about the 52 years of service that the club has provided to the kids of Santa Maria. The organization prides itself on the fact that many former club members now serve as staff members with some serving at the club for multiple
