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Chamber
The official monthly publication of the
Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
Vol. 27, No. 16
October 2015
Free Online Marketing
Workshop, October 13
Join us for a free workshop focusing on online marketing for your
business or organization on Tuesday, October 13 from 5:30 - 7:00
pm in the upstairs Chamber conference room. This is open to everyone, both Chamber members
and non-members are welcome
to attend.
This workshop will specifically cover how to give your
business a distinct advantage in 2016. Quickly connect
with people that are looking for what you have to offer
and leverage today's online technology without getting
overwhelmed.
Our presenter, Jack Voorheis, is a highly sought-after
entrepreneurial business advisor who is religious about
helping people craft a business that provides them an
uncompromisingly purposeful life. Known for his “Say
it like it is” approach, Jack combines life-empowering
principles with the leverage of your unique value proposition. As a fifth generation entrepreneur who started
his first business at age nine, Jack has business in his
DNA.
Plan on bringing a notebook so you can take notes.
Please give us a call at 805-736-4567 to RSVP to this
event or register online: http://bit.ly/1WyY2mp
We want to hear from you! We want to offer more business education seminars and workshops, so please
let us know some areas that interest you. You can give
us a call at 805-736-4567 or send an email to
membership@lompoc.com
Chamber Mixer
Thursday, October 29, 5-7 pm
Williams Homes, Inc.
372 Falcon Crest Drive
Congratulations to Better Beds &
Furniture on their 15th Anniversary!
Located at 201 W. Ocean Ave and 122 W. Ocean
Ave, Better Beds & Furniture was voted “Favorite Furniture Store” in the Lompoc Record community poll.
Stop in and wish them a happy anniversary!
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
by Ed Braxton
LOMPOC VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND VISITORS BUREAU
Board of Directors
Justin Barrick, Explore Lompoc
George Bedford, Sunset Auto Center
Ed Braxton, Chair, Lompoc Valley Medical
Center
Alan Grant, Starbuck-Lind Mortuary
Tim Harrington, Terralink Consulting
Michelle Hodapp, Excel Personnel Services
Bill Hughen, Jr., CFO, Walker, Wilson &
Hughen
Bob Manning, Elna’s Dress Shop
Jaime Marks-Rodriguez
Teresa Martinez-Baker, Family Chiropractic
Jason Reynolds, IOA Insurance
Barbara Satterfield, Sta. Rita Hills
Winegrowers Alliance
Tommy Speidel, Lompoc Family YMCA
One of the hallmark programs of the Lompoc
Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Bureau is “Leadership Lompoc Valley (LLV)”.
Over the course of the program’s year, participants partake in a number of different themed
days that showcase the best of the business,
social and civic institutions that call the Lompoc
Valley home. In case you are not fully familiar
with LLV, here’s an example of the theme days
that are part of the curriculum:
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Local Government
Public Safety
Business and Economics
Military and Aerospace
Media and Communications Day
Education
Health and Community Services
Community Enrichment/Quality of Life
Ex-Officio Board Members
Dirk Starbuck, City Council member
Lisa Brown, Admin. Asst., 4th Dist. County
Supervisor
These programs provide a detailed view of how each category is a microcosm of what makes our Lompoc Valley the unique place that it is.
Chamber Staff
Ken Ostini, President/CEO
Chelsea Cochran, Executive Assistant
Annette Hernandez, Bookkeeper
On Friday, September 25th, the current class of LLV participants gathered
and were introduced that the La Purisima Mission. I had the absolute pleasure to attend this gathering to meet the Class of 2016. Again, another
strong group of individuals have been selected. They are:
Chamber extensions and email addresses:
Ken Ostini: ext 225; ken@lompoc.com
Chelsea Cochran: ext 223;
chelsea@lompoc.com
Annette Hernandez: ext 222;
accounting@lompoc.com
Friday Focus: fridayfocus@lompoc.com
The Chamber, the official publication of
the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce,
is published monthly.
www.lompoc.com
Phone: 805-736-4567
Fax: 805-737-0453
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Justin Barrick – Lompoc Valley Inn and Suites
Chelsea Cochran – Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and
Visitors Bureau
Mary Day – KTNK Radio (AM-1410)
Kimberly Guler - USAF 30th SW EEO/EO Office
Ashley Keener – CoastHills Federal Credit Union
Sasha Keller – Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Ryan McDonald – USAF 381st Training Group
Tina Mirich – USAF 30th SW Small Business Program Office
Antonio Ramirez – Allan Hancock College
Timber Tartaglia – Excel Personnel Services
Pat Walsh – Lompoc Police Department
Richard Whirty – Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services
Joseph Williams – USAF 30th SW/IG
Please join me in congratulating all of these fine folks and let’s wish
them all the best as they become an even more integral part of the
Lompoc Valley.
Ed
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Chamber Luncheon
Thursday, October 22
11:30 am
Pizza Garden
1017 North H Street
The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and
Visitors Bureau is hosting a luncheon at Pizza
Garden on Thursday, October 22 from 11:30 am
to 1:00 pm. The Youth Leadership Lompoc Valley
(YLLV) class of 2015-2016 will be introduced at
the luncheon and the Chamber is seeking sponsors for the students’ lunches. Each sponsor will
be invited to give a brief introduction of their
student as they chat with them over their meal.
Lompoc Valley in Bloom
15-Month 2016 Calendars
Now on Sale - $10 each
YLLV is a program designed to motivate and
empower a select group of high school students
through issues related seminars and interaction
with community leaders. A community collaboration led to the program's formation. The program
is an investment in the future of the Lompoc
Valley through the education of developing our
youth as community leaders.
PRICE: $15 per person
Reservations and payment are requested by
Friday, October 16
The beautiful 15-month calendars feature photography of the
Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve taken by Jim McIntire. The
photo above shows just a sampling of the photographs
included in the calendar. As an all-volunteer committee of
the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lompoc Valley
in Bloom will use the funds raised for community improvement projects that enhance public spaces, including school
gardens and parkways. Some proceeds will be shared with
the Lompoc Valley Art Association.
Call the Chamber office at 805-736-4567,
ext. 222 to RSVP and arrange for payment or
register and pay online here: http://bit.ly/1Lbaj9r
Connect With Us!
Special thanks to Carol Evans at The UPS Store for the layout
and printing of the calendars. You may purchase the calendars at:
facebook.com/lompocvalleychamber
facebook.com/VisitLompocValley
* Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce at 111 S. I St
* The UPS Store at 1305 N. H St, Ste A
* Edward Jones Investments at 3839 Constellation Rd, Ste B
* Grocery Outlet at 316 E. Ocean Ave
* Curves of Lompoc at 1022 N. H St
* Village Country Club Office at 4300 Clubhouse Rd
* From any LVIB volunteer - call 805-588-3572 for delivery
@visitlompoc
pinterest.com/lompocchamber
Very limited quantities on hand, so get your calendar today!
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Community Events
October 10
Autumn Card Party scholarship fundraiser sponsored by PEO
Chapter NU, Heritage Villages, 300 W. Burton Mesa Blvd., 1
- 4 pm. $20 donation per person. Reservations: 805-736-2723
(leave a message)
October 10
Lompoc Co-Operative Festival, El Camino Community Center, free admission. Info: 805-291-0770
October 10
Lompoc Recreation Department Photography Contest Winner Event, Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120
W. Ocean Ave., 10 am - 2 pm, free admission
Get Your Tickets for Sip Lompoc
on Black Friday, November 27
October 11
Harvest Open House and Artist Reception, Longoria Winery
Tasting Room, 415 E. Chestnut Ave., 12-3 pm
Sip Lompoc tickets are now on sale
for the next event on Black Friday,
November 27, 2015. The wine tasting will take place around Lompoc in
14 tasting rooms from 1-4 pm and
the ticket price is $35 per person.
This includes the tasting passport,
a wine glass, a wine tote, and a $10
in Sip Lompoc Bucks to spend on a
bottle of wine that day.
October 16-17
Friends of the Lompoc Library System Fall Book Sale,
Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Ave., 10 am - 6 pm Friday, 9
am - 3 pm Saturday. Info: 805-735-3647
October 17
COPtoberfest, Lompoc Police Foundation beer tasting and
auction, DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean
Ave., 1 - 5 pm, $40 presale, $50 at the door. 805-714-1140
A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Lompoc Fallen
Warrior Memorial Project. Tickets can be purchased at The
Lompoc Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Surf Connection, Graphic Systems Printers, South Side Coffee Co.
and online at www.SipLompoc.org. Only 275 tickets will be
sold so buy yours today!
October 21
Cabrillo High School Aquarium Open House, 4350 Constellation Rd., 6:30-8:30 pm, free admission. cabrilloaquarium.org
October 24
Lompoc Hospital Foundation 5K Colorthon, River Park, 11
am. More info: 805-736-4005
October 27
Friends of the Lompoc Library Annual Meeting & Election,
Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Ave., 2:00 pm. 805-736-3390
October 30
Nightmare on Locust Ave Halloween Dance, scholarship
fundraiser for American GI Forum and Hispanic Business
Committee, Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building, 6 - 11 pm,
$20 presale, $25 at the door. Tickets: 805-736-4567 x222
October 30
The Running Dead Challenge Zombie Run 5k, 1335 Marshallia
Ranch Rd., 5-8:30 pm. therunningdeadchallenge.com
October 31
Old Town Trick or Treat event, at participating businesses on
H and I Streets in Old Town Lompoc, plus mini-carnival in
Centennial Park, 2 - 4 pm, info: 805-736-4567
Submit Your Events
Submit your community-wide special events to our event
calendar online by clicking “Submit New Event” here:
http://lompoc.chambermaster.com/events/calendar
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Need Help Adding to Your
Chamber Directory Listing?
Chamber members have access to their online
membership directory listing at lompoc.com and can
add a business description, events, a logo, photos,
special deals, job opportunities, etc. The directory
listings include a Google map showing the location
of your business and can include a link to your
Facebook page.
If you need help revising your listing, email Chelsea
at chelsea@lompoc.com She can assist with
resizing and uploading your logo and/or photos and
writing a business description. If you want to update
the listing yourself and need your login credentials,
contact Chelsea for your username and password.
This login information is also what you will need to
register and pay for Chamber events online.
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Join the 110% Club!
Chamber Events Calendar
Thank you to the following members for renewing
their membership and for being a part of the 110%
Club! When you receive your membership investment
renewal notice, consider becoming a 110% Club member. The voluntary 10% extra contribution allows us to
sponsor such programs as our adult and youth leadership programs and the various community events we produce, all of which improve the quality of life in the Lompoc
Valley. You will be recognized in the Chamber newsletter and the Friday Focus. Following are the 110%ers for
the month of September:
All meetings are held at the Chamber
unless noted otherwise
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Ameriseed, Inc.
At Home Senior Services, Inc.
CalPortland
Coldwell Banker - Select Realty
Edward Jones Investments
Jael & Jabez Salon & Spa
Kiwanis Club of Lompoc
Lompoc High School Alumni Association
Lompoc Unified School District
Oliveira’s Fashion Floors
Peak Financial
Sansum Clinic
Tor’s Foreign Car Service
Military Affairs Committee, 4 pm
YLLV Board of Directors, 6 pm
Farmers Market, Ocean Ave. & I St., 1:30 - 6 pm
Online Marketing Workshop, 5:30 pm
Shop Lompoc Shop Small, 7:30 am
Farmers Market, Ocean Ave. & I St., 1:30 - 6 pm
Chamber Luncheon, 1017 North H St., 11:30 am
Farmers Market, Ocean Ave. & I St., 1:30 - 6 pm
LLV Board of Trustees, 12 pm
Board of Directors, 7:30 am
Farmers Market, Ocean Ave. & I St., 1:30 - 6 pm
Old Town Trick or Treat, Centennial Park, 2 - 4 pm
Recent Ribbon Cuttings
New Members
A warm welcome to our newest Chamber members,
for the month of September:
Allco Fence Company
Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access
Big Cookie Websites
Discovery Gallery
The Matador - J’s Barbershop
Renewing Members
Thank you to these members who renewed their
membership during the month of September
Addiction Medicine Services, Inc.
Alfie’s Fish & Chips
Animal Care Hospital
Bethany Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Bumatay Jewelers
Jalama Wines
Jo’s Taxi
Just 2 Sweet Candy Creations & Events
Lompoc Firefighters Foundation
Paul P. Curtis
Taste of Sta. Rita Hills & Moretti Wines
The Fund of Santa Barbara
Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
In the month of September, we had the pleasure of
holding two ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate
the grand openings of The Matador - J’s Barbershop at 1019 North A Street and Old Town Vintage
at 117-A South H Street. Thank you to everyone that
came to support these events, it’s always so exciting to welcome new businesses to Lompoc!
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Check Presentation to the
Lompoc Disc Golf Committee
Part of the proceeds of the Lompoc Old Town Market
event were presented as check for $500 to the Lompoc
Disc Golf Committee on October 5. The committee intends to use the funds to make major improvements to
the Beattie Park Disc Golf Course by continuing to add
alternate pin positions on holes that had previously not
had them. Pictured are from left to right, Ken Ostini,
President/CEO of the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Charles Sommer, President
of the Lompoc Disc Golf Committee, and Jason
Reynolds, Lompoc Old Town Market Volunteer.
Get Your Business Online
Workshops Coming Soon!
The Lompoc Valley
Chamber of Commerce
is partnering with Google
to help put every business
in Lompoc on the map.
Businesses that have
complete business information online are twice as
liekly to be considered
reputable by consumers.
When people can find info
about local restaurants,
dentists, dry cleaners and your business or organization, our community becomes even stronger.
We will be hosting several free “Get Your Business
Online” hands-on workshops in the next month, so look
for more details on those soon!
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