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GROWING & HARVESTING BEAUTY

we welcome our community to enjoy the beauty growing in our Carpinteria Valley We welcome hundreds of visitors to our Greenhouse & Nursery Tour to enjoy an up-close behind-the-scenes look of production at our Carpinteria farms to learn how our local sustainable flowers are grown & the contribution our farmers make to the community & our local economy.

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hydroponic growing, capturing & re-using water, beneficial insects to combat pests, natural passive temperature air flow control & composting excess plant & soil medium We support the efforts of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), their mission to develop strong agricultural leaders & increase awareness of agriculture’s positive impact on global well-being.

We stand with the California Women for Agriculture (CWA) in their efforts working with CA legislators, Ag-in-the-Classroom programs & scholarships that cultivate & encourage prospective leaders in agriculture.

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CONTENTS FEATURES 8 Agriculture is Blooming with Economic Growth

An economic powerhouse, Santa Barbara County agricultural commodities grossed $1,479,092,562 for 2015.

12 Business in Carpinteria is Eco-Rich with Opportunity From its impressive agriculture community to its booming technology industries, Carpinteria prides itself on its safe and picturesque beaches, breathtaking mountain views, and a vibrant growing economy.

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24 A Playing Field for Visitors and a Paradise for Residents Shop, Play, Dine & Stay

33 Health & Wellness Activists in Motion Consumer demand for wellness services and products higher than ever.

38 An Abundance of Educational Institutions From early childhood to higher education, the Carpinteria Valley is rich with quality options to some of the most superior educational opportunities on the West Coast.

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DEPARTMENTS 22 Map of Carpinteria 23 Carpinteria Vital Signs 44 Welcome to the Chamber 52 Business Directory ©2017 THE CARPINTERIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.

Information in this publication is gathered from various sources and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. The publisher assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or misinformation. Please contact the publisher at the address above with any additions or corrections.

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Cover photo by: Jay Farbman Photography www.jayfarbman.com • 805 886 2328 About the cover: Photo shoot at Mobi’s Nursery owned by Ocean Breeze International and Maximum Nurseries. Pictured from left to right are Ivor VanWingerdenofEver-bloomInc,AlexVanWingerden and Case Van Wingerden of Westland Flowers and Bouquets and Gallup & Stribling, Art Overgaag and Peter Overgaag of Hollandia Produce, L.P., John and Vera Welty of Hilltop Flowers Inc, Karen Welty Graf of Hilltop Flowers Inc, Rene and June Van Wingerden of Ocean Breeze International, Andy Bailard of Bailard Citrus Co, LLC, Elizabeth Van Eyke of California Women forAgriculture,BrianFalkofBrianFalk,Ph.Dc.L.Ac.,Gary Dobbins ofThe California Avocado Festival, Samantha Calisto of The California Avocado Festival Read about Carpinteria Valley’s blooming agriculture industry on page 8.

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WELCOME

Dear Reader, Whether you are a long time resident, new or long time local business, or a first time visitor to Carpinteria Valley, welcome to our new and improved Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce annual member publication, The Guide.

In 1769, the Spanish Portola expedition found a large native village on the point of land where Carpinteria Pier is today. A Franciscan missionary traveling with the expedition noted that the native Chumash were building canoes or “Tomols,” sealed and waterproofed with naturally occurring tar seeps on the beach. Seeing these industrious people at work, the soldiers named this town La Carpinteria, or “The carpentry shop”. The native residents then realized what we who are fortunate enough to live here today also know. Carpinteria is a unique and beautiful paradise where the line between work and play is somewhat blurred. We live and work in a throwback community where a trip to the local market or to one of many great restaurants or antique shops will invariably have you running into friends and neighbors, slowing today’s frenetic pace to a true face-to-face conversation.

We do business with our friends and take great pride in our sense of community. City government is in tune with its constituents and strikes a balance between progress and preservation, economic growth and quality of life. The friendly and small town atmosphere of our city are attributes that are harder and harder to come by in today’s world and make for a very appealing

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place to visit or do business. Our festivals attract visitors from all over the world and help fund local school programs and non-profit organizations and provide scholarships for local students. Our shops, boutiques, and art galleries provide a one of a kind experience not to be found anywhere else. Our own Carpinteria State Beach Park is one of the most popular in the State Parks system and attracts generation after generation of campers and beach lovers.

In these pages you will find a diverse cross section of people and businesses as industrious as those native Chumash observed by early Spanish explorers. A vibrant agricultural industry producing flowers, fruits, and vegetables is balanced by hi-tech industries and small businesses ranging from attorneys and architects to surf shops and tree care. I encourage you to use this directory when you need to find a gift for that special someone or a building contractor for that re-model. Visit our web site, www. carpinteriachamber.org for information on our members, the local community, and activities and forums hosted by your Chamber. Not a member?

Attend one of our events or come by and visit our newly renovated offices and ask what the Chamber can do to help your business succeed.

Together we are stronger and together we make up this wonderful community called Carpinteria.

Sincerely, Michael Ensign, Chairman of the Board

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Agriculture is

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with Economic Growth An economic powerhouse, Santa Barbara County agricultural commodities grossed $1,479,092,562 in 2015. This is due in part to Santa Barbara County’s variety of micro-climates that are ideal for growing many different types of produce.

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he mild coastal climate provides unique growing conditions and as a result, our farmers have been able to cultivate a wide variety of crops to meet local, national, and global demand for decades.

Agriculture is the number one contributor to the county’s economy and through the multiplier effect, contributes a total of $2.8 billion to the local economy and provides 25,370 jobs according to the 2015 Santa Barbara County Agricultural Production Report.

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AGRICULTURE

BEYOND CARPINTERIA’S BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS, THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY IS QUIETLY AT WORK GROWING THE AREA’S VIBRANT ECONOMY.

Carpinteria is home to the California Avocado Festival which celebrates the ever-popular avocado.

Avocados in Santa Barbara County generate $47 million, placing it as the 9th most valuable commodity in the county. While the avocado is one of Carpinteria’s specialties, strawberries continue to be the area’s number one commodity with an overall gross value of $438 million, accounting for approximately 30% of the total production of all commodities in Santa Barbara County. Other top 10 producers according to the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Production Report are: • Broccoli $163 million • Wine Grapes $106 million • Cut Flowers $105 million

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Nursery Products $85,000 million Head Lettuce $79,000 million Cauliflower $66 million Raspberries $60 million Celery $43 million The Carpinteria Valley has also been referred to as “the nation’s flower basket.” The region’s flower farms represent the largest producing region of cut flowers in the country, producing millions of dollars in flower sales per year. During the last decade, the value of the Santa Barbara County flower crop has jumped by 22%, totaling more than $106 million in 2013. An estimated half of this production originated here in the Carpinteria Valley.

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Nursery Association and her husband Rene’ are the owners of Ocean Breeze Floral Farm which grows a variety of fresh flowers.

June VanWingerden sees the everchanging landscape of floral imports and demand keeping flower farmers on the cutting edge.

“Buyers are changing all the time and farmers are always trying something new,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s something we’ve grown for decades, or something new, people can always rely on the quality that this area is known for.”

For the past two decades, local farmers have also been producing a variety of exotic fruits – such as cherimoyas, white sapotes, passion fruit, and other subtropical treats – which are now shipped to upscale markets around the country and around the world. Not only is there a variety of crops in the region, there is a variety of crops on each farm.

Farmers who used to produce one crop now grow three or more, and

high technology methods are cutting production costs, increasing yields, and developing more beautiful plants.

Beyond Carpinteria’s beautiful beaches and breathtaking mountain views the agricultural community is quietly at work growing the area’s vibrant economy. While Carpinteria is home to some of the biggest names in tech – including Dako, LinkedIn, Nusil Technology, and Procore – agriculture remains the largest employer in our community, and drives our economy.

Whether meeting the rising consumer demand for organic produce or the insatiable appetite for fresh cut flowers, the farmers in Carpinteria are up to the task and continue to create jobs and pour their dollars into the local economy.

Blessed with a temperate climate, fertile ground, and hard working people, Carpinteria’s greenhouses and produce from the nearby fields appear in wholesale and retail outlets all over the world. n

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Business in Carpinteria is

ECO-RICH with Opportunity From its impressive agriculture community to its booming technology industries, Carpinteria is Santa Barbara County’s southern most coastal city and prides itself on its safe and picturesque beaches, breathtaking mountain views, and a vibrant growing economy.

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BUSINESS Don’t let its size fool you. While the City of Carpinteria has a population of nearly 14,000, its close proximity to talent pools in Santa Barbara and Ventura makes it appealing to a number of large corporations.

Carpinteria is the smallest commercial real estate market in the region, but is also home to some of the biggest names. LinkedIn, Agilent Technologies subsidiary Dako, and silicone manufacturer Nusil Technology are just a few of the global companies that call the area home.

Procore first moved into their space on the bluffs in January, 2014, and have rapidly expanded to occupy space in what will be five offices along the bluffs next door to their first building. Connected by public trails that allow employees to walk along the Rookery or jog for exercise, Carpinteria is the place

that the construction software company has been able to put down roots. Procore was selected for the Large Business of the Year Award 2015 by the Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce due to its ongoing growth and dedication to the community.

Suzanne Mayeur, Vice President of Operations at Procore, recalls that the company’s first office space was in Santa Barbara, which they outgrew. The second office was in Montecito, which they also outgrew, and it was then that the company decided to look for a location where they could grow into the space, not out of it! Since moving to their current location, Procore has expanded from fewer than 300 employees at the end of 2015 to north of 400 employees today, many of whom live in Carpinteria.

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Mayeur sees the Carpinteria location as a win-win for Procore.

The proximity to UCSB, Westmont, and other local universities provides a great talent pool, the access to larger metropolitan areas allows for commuters, and the innate charm of the area is appealing to those looking to relocate. Many of Procore’s clients, prospects, and recruits have heard of the area’s world-famous surf spot, Rincon, as well as Carpinteria’s natural beauty, making their location a recruiting tool for the growing company.

“Hiring tech talent is not an easy thing to do, but once candidates come to our office, meet our employees, and get a feel for the town, it’s not the toughest sell to get people to work here.”

“The proximity to the ocean is inspiring, as are the lease rates and lovely downtown area. Carpinteria has everything a business needs in a small, beach town environment, and I can certainly see many new ideas and businesses being generated by the creative aspect that the physical surroundings offer,” Mayeur concluded.

“Carpinteria is a very special place.

We couldn’t be happier growing our business here.”

Tom Vassallo, Executive Vice President of Freudenberg Medical, recognized the appeal of Carpinteria in the late 1980’s when he relocated the company he co-founded, Helix Medical, to the city. Through the years Helix, now InHealth Technologies has always found Carpinteria to have a great business community, and Vassallo says location has always been key.

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BUSINESS “The employees here are top notch, and we have a great pool to draw from. From Thousand Oaks to Santa Maria, we have great talent. UCSB also has great talent, and we have a multitude of great resources we can utilize here,” Vassallo added. “All of that made

his business in Carpinteria. “The business climate is great. Everybody wants to keep it as local as possible, but there aren’t any firms our size there, so we’ve enjoyed handling the work,” he said.

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InHealth Technologies appealing, and Freudenberg Medical liked all of that when they bought in. There’s something here that you just can’t find anywhere else.”

Service providers flock to Carpinteria, not only to keep the vibrant economy moving, but to claim a part of the market share. It was a client request that brought Paul Avolio’s IT support company, Latitude 34, to Carpinteria from Goleta, but that one client was all it took to prompt Avolio to join the Chamber and work hard to grow

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Avolio added. “With companies like Procore, NuSil, and LinkedIn moving in, as well as a number of smaller companies doing light manufacturing, Carpinteria is perfectly positioned to capture some of the tech sector.”

The authenticity and charm of Carpinteria is woven into the entire fabric of the community and reflected in businesses of all shapes and sizes. Jason Rodriguez and his wife Chef Nirasha Rodriguez were drawn to the community by the family friendly vibe, the

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abundance of great local farms, and the community’s progressive approach to healthy living. Chef Rodriguez has quickly made a name for herself on the West Coast as a Sous Chef, Private Chef, Celebrity Chef, and Executive Chef. Alongside her husband, she brings her love for and knowledge of what makes good food to Carpinteria.

Shortly after purchasing a home in the area, the Rodriguez’s expanded their catering business and created The Food Liaison. Offering catering, a lunch counter, and a variety of cooking classes, the Rodriguez’s dream quickly turned into a reality and today their lunch counter is a favorite lunch spot in town. The Food Liaison and was named 2015 Small Business of the Year by the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“When you have a solid business model and project a presence that you truly care, the people of Carpinteria and city officials embrace and bend over backwards for you and your success,” Jason Rodriguez said. “There are so many unique businesses here in Carpinteria – from farms and tech to local brews and oil – and the sky truly is the limit not just for the entrepreneurs, but for the gigantic corporations as well. Carpinteria appeals to all.”

Gina Andrews, owner of Bon Fortune on Linden Avenue, came to Carpinteria in 2011 from Santa Barbara to look for warehouse space and stumbled on to her current storefront. Andrews has a thriving online business, and uses her retail space to sell unique party

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“This is the last bastion of old California beach towns, and when you walk into one of these shops, you are talking to the owner,” Andrews said. “You can’t beat this community

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Kids, in Carpinteria because of the warm, welcoming environment the city is known for. “Business owners and community leaders really support each other in Carpinteria.

There is a healthy camaraderie and genuine belief that we’re all in it together, which is why this is a great place to grow a business,” she said.

The abundance of local resources and vibrant economy kept Victoria Urquhart close to home when it came to starting her business.

Raised on a 15-acre flower farm in the foothills of Carpinteria, Urquhart is a third-generation family farmer turned entrepreneur. Focusing on the importance of locally grown, sustainable agriculture, Urquhart started Bloom Floral & Foliage as a full service florist specializing in subscription delivery.

“The community cares deeply about the people that are in it and wants those that are in business to succeed,” Urquhart said. “Instead of competing for business and being very closed off, we all value other businesses and the hard work they are putting in, and recommend and refer without hesitation.”

Carpinteria is known for being family friendly, and remains the kind of place where kids ride their bikes up and down the street, where people leave their cars unlocked, and where parents stop and chat while their children play. These things make Carpinteria not only a great place to own a business, but a great place to live and raise a family as well.

That family friendly quality is what kept Caroline Alarcon and her sister Marisol Alarcon in the area they have always called home. The sisters recently

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“The Chamber is fantastic, and really creates opportunities to network and grow as a cohesive business community,” Caroline Alarcon said. “Carpinteria is a great place to start a business, even if you aren’t local. If you get out there and make connections, this community will be there to help you flourish.”

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fact that Carpinteria is an agricultural town and was without an immigration attorney, starting Alarcon Legal made perfect sense, and has proven to be a wise decision as the firm has grown steadily every month since she opened the doors in November 2015.

“Carpinteria is an excellent place for entrepreneurs,” Marisol Alarcon said. “It is a small town with infinite opportunities, and when you add to that the fact that the city is very supportive of businesses and always seeking ways to increase

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Giving back is not limited to their work for the Alarcon sisters, and they actively look for ways to give back to their community. Paying homage to the fact that Carpinteria is not just a great place to work, but also a great place to live, Caroline and Marisol Alarcon organized and hosted the Carpinteria Child Safety Event in March. Through partnerships with the City of Carpinteria, community volunteers and participating agencies, the event provided 80 child identifications and served approximately 180 people.

“For my sister and me, it’s been about being able to give back to our community.

This Child Safety Event was something that we wanted to do to enrich the community and provide positive support for kids,” Caroline Alarcon said.

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CARPINTERIA VITAL SIGNS COMMUNITY

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

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HOUSING

MEDIAN PRICED 2SINGLE,200 848 FAMILY HOME MOBILE SOLD FOR

HOMES $925,000 HOMES ,088 2 428 MEDIAN ATTACHED HOUSEHOLD INCOME APARTMENT HOMES $74,764 UNITS

AGRICULTURE The Carpinteria Valley has been referred to as “California’s flower basket.” The region’s greenhouse industry is one of the largest in the state, producing millions of dollars in flower sales per year.

During the past three years, the vacancy rate has fallen from 14.8 percent to 2.7 percent, which is an unusually large improvement.

TOURISM

OCCUPANCY RATE ANNUAL ROOM SALES AT WITH MORE THAN AVERAGED JUST UNDER ALL TIME HIGH

6 HOTELS

600 72% 17 .4 MILLION ROOMS IN THE

REGION DURING 2014

A major tourist attraction in Carpinteria is the State Beach Park and the City Beach.

The beaches attract an estimated 2,000,000 visitors a year who spend $50 million annually in the City and greater South Coast region.

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WEATHER Of the population aged 25 and older has obtained bachelor’s degree or higher.

Has earned an advanced degree, such as a master’s, doctoral, or professional degree.

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64.7°F AVERAGE LOW IN JANUARY

46.4°F

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74.7°F AVERAGE LOW IN JULY

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wimming, surfing, tidepool exploring, fishing, and camping are just a few of the outdoor activities enjoyed by both visitors and residents. The Carpinteria State Beach offers more than a mile of pristine beaches and is easily accessible throughout the town and a large community pool guarantees everyone a cool dip. The pedestrian friendly Linden Avenue, in the heart of Carpinteria, displays the personality and originality of the community, offering a welcoming environment filled with trendy boutiques, unique shops, vintage stores, specialty retailers, and welcoming gourmet cafés, bistros, and craft breweries.

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STARDUST SPORTFISHING

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Catering to those who are on a staycation or vacation, and making the most of the area’s natural beauty, Carpinteria residents Jason and Jaime Diamond have grown Stardust Sportfishing steadily for the past twenty years. Whether an avid angler or beginner, Stardust’s guests can climb aboard one of their two boats to experience deep sea fishing, and often see whales, dolphins, and more.

“We take our guests fishing for the day, and they return with a bag of cleaned, fillet fish,” Jamie Diamond says. “We want our guests to have the best experience, and try to keep our trips affordable while keeping everything as luxurious as we possibly can.”

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Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am-1pm Presciption Home Delivery Service Pharmacy Phone: (805) 684-8367

We care about the environment and we’re committed to honoring our pledge as environmental stewards.

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After a long day on the water, Island Brewing Company is a refreshing place to meet up with friends and family. Paul Wright and his staff have been using the power of craft beer to create friends and community since 2001, and just recently expanded the brewery’s tasting room and outside patio. They have won both national and international acclaim for their handcrafted ales, and have strong support among beer enthusiasts.

CARPINTERIA OFFERS A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, WITH A VARIETY OF GOURMET CAFÉS, BISTROS, AND BREWERIES. “We try to appeal to people of all ages,” Wright said. “On weeknights our crowd is more local, but on the weekends we get a good mix of tourists, campers, and people coming in from Santa Barbara and Ventura. It’s a great place to have a beer and watch the sunset.”

Carpinteria offers a substantial selection of hotels and Michael Ensign, CHA, General Manager of Carpinteria’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites, stays busy helping those that visit the city year

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round. “Carpinteria has the most beautiful beaches in the world, a wonderfully consistent year round climate, and a unique and friendly small town charm that you really can’t find anywhere else. With our Salt Marsh Preserve, Harbor Seal Rookery, and miles and miles of hiking and biking trails we are a nature lovers and fitness buffs nirvana.”

An array of exceptional vacation rental accommodations are also available, offering guests a relaxing retreat or an actionpacked escape. Giac’s at the Beach is a family-owned beach house rental on the sand and they have been helping families build lasting memories on the world’s safest beach for 20 years. In the heart of downtown, The Castro House opened its first vacation rental a few years ago. Demand was so great, that a second unit was recently renovated in the spring of 2016, and now features an upstairs casual 1 bedroom and a downstairs 2 bedroom with elegant comfort. Welcoming thousands of visitors each year, Carpinteria is prepared to greet guests and is world-renown for its hospitality and captivating coast.

It’s that magnetism which brought Jean-Michel and Jill Carre to California from France.

They opened Chocolats du CaliBressan in Carpinteria in 2007.

The shop features Jean-Michel’s Le CaliBressan, and a variety of delicious handmade chocolates.

Today, with locations in both Carpinteria and Santa Barbara, the chocolatier has become a favorite

The Spot Proudly serving Carp locals & visitors for over 55 years!

• Great burgers • Chili cheese fries • Tacos too • Real milkshakes

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of residents and visitors alike.

“We work seven days a week, but we’ve definitely been able to grow here,” Jill Carre said.

“The support of the local people and the Chamber has been tremendous. They purchase and spread the word.”

Boasting a world class business climate, Carpinteria is also a playing field. Nestled between the Pacific Coast Ocean and the Southern California foothills, the Santa Barbara Polo Club is easily found by the American and California flags which fly

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Director says. “Polo is a crowd 919 Maple Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 favorite from May through (805) 566-1250 October and attracts a hip Roxannequilts.com international crowd.” With 87 acres of manicured fields including 3 playing fields, stick and ball field, an arena, an exercise pen, stabling for 360 =For 24 Years= horses, and two Clubhouses, Offering Personalized Service the Santa Barbara Polo Club is fit for royals. for Finding Just the Right Gift!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Activists in Motion

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Consumer demand for wellness services and products are higher than ever, according to research released October 17, 2016, by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). This new data revealed that the global wellness market is now a $3.72 trillion global industry-with 10.6% growth from 2013-2015.

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he most recent statistics on the ten markets that comprise the global wellness “cluster” provides fresh evidence that wellness is one of the world’s largest, fastest growing, and most resilient markets according to GWI. Locally, The Carpinteria Valley Chamber is experiencing a remarkable increase in new members businesses and practitioners that are working to fill the growing demand. All passionate about supporting the community in their quest to embrace a wellness lifestyle during this pivotal movement in which people are taking extra steps to enhance their health and well-being.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS providing high quality services in affordable ways. Working as a group, service providers are in a position to learn from and challenge each other to be the best,” Rotz added. “By creating the perfect blend of competition and cooperation, Carpinteria becomes

Cottage Health:

our region’s choice for advanced health care Cottage Health provides residents of the California Central Coast with exemplary health care, continuous enhancements in advanced medicine and a commitment to our communities.

Every day it’s our privilege to touch thousands of lives, and we are unwavering in our mission to put patients first.

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE:

OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:

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• Cottage Children’s Medical Center • Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

• Cottage Center for Orthopedics • Heart & Vascular Center • Level II Trauma Center • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Ridley-Tree Center for Wound Management • Santa Barbara Neuroscience Institute

• Cottage Heart and Vascular Center TAVR Program • Santa Barbara Neuroscience Institute iMRI Program Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is the only facility offering these innovative services in our area.

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known for its unique and growing wellness culture.”

Brian Falk is a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine who grew up in California. He sees the small size of Carpinteria as a big springboard for growth. “We don’t just have this amazing location, our small town vibe actually creates opportunities to network and support one another.”

As Patricia Tenyer, L.Ac. with Hara Healing Center pointed out, that support means that practitioners will continue to provide the services, techniques, and tools to help residents and tourists maintain a successful and fulfilling wellness lifestyle. “The people here are very health oriented, lead active lifestyles, and support locally grown organic food year round. When you add to that the businesses that support healthy and active living, it’s easy to see that we have everything we need right here in Carpinteria.”

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Roland Rotz, PhD., with Lifespan Development Center, has seen the health and wellness industry grow a lot in the 18 years he’s been practicing in Carpinteria, and feels that collaboration will propel that growth even further. “These providers are passionate about

The health and wellness industry is a growing business, and for many in Carpinteria - it also drives professionals of diverse key sectors to town. According to the Global Wellness Institutes recent report, the Wellness Tourism market expanded to $563.2 billion (+14%), Beauty and Anti-Aging- increased to $999 billion, Healthy Eating, Nutrition & Weight Loss grew to $647.8 billion (+12.8%), Fitness & Mind Body$542 billion (21.4%), Preventative & Personalized Medicine & Public Health-$534.3 billion (+23.5%), Complementary & Alternative Medicine-$199 billion, and Workplace Wellness-$43.3 billion.

“The culture here has undoubtedly supported my growth, and my clients and other businesses have been my spokespersons,” added Danielle Bordenave with Spark45 Fitness and Physical Therapy. “People are passionate about spreading the

THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY IS A GROWING BUSINESS, AND FOR MANY IN CARPINTERIA - IT ALSO DRIVES PROFESSIONALS OF DIVERSE KEY SECTORS TO TOWN.

N OW TA K I N G RE S E RVAT I O N S

Welcome to Senior Living in Carpinteria Welcome to a “Great Life.”

That’s what GranVida will provide for seniors and their families who live along the Central California Coast.

While neighboring cities have exploded with development, population and tourism, Carpinteria remains an intimate community of families, friends and neighbors.

As Carpinteria’s only senior living and memory care community, GranVida fits perfectly into local community life.

It just feels like home.

For more information or to schedule your personal appointment, please call 805.881.3975.

GranVida Senior Living

Memory Care

Small town. Great life.

GranVidaSeniorLiving.com 5464 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEST SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND INFORMATION THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

word so that I am successful and can grow and continue to serve them.�

The wellness industry plays a critical role in leading efforts to ensure that community members have access to the best services, products, and information that promote health and wellbeing. Jessica Kolbe of Qigong and Tai Chi, teaches classes at the Carpinteria State Beach.

Students inhale the fresh ocean air while practicing slow, stress reducing movements and are simultaneously amused by the dolphins and serenaded by the terns. This proactive approach to health and wellness incorporates attitudes and activities that can

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Jeremy Patelzick, D.D.S. 5565 Carpinteria Ave., #21 Carpinteria, CA 93013 805-684-5454 Harrington_staff@yahoo.com www.alohadentalcare.com

Loren Churchman, D.D.S. 1090 Eugenia Place, #100 Carpinteria, CA 93103 (805) 566-1975 lkcddspc@gmail.com

Janice Sugiyama, D.D.S. 1066 Eugenia Place, Carpinteria, CA 93013 805-684-2171 CarpDDS@aol.com www.carpinteriasmiles.com

Michael Harrington, D.D.S. 5565 Carpinteria Ave., #21 Carpinteria, CA 93013 805-684-5454 Harrington_staff@yahoo.com www.alohadentalcare.net John Marsh, D.D.S. 5565 Carpinteria Ave., #2 Carpinteria, CA 93013 805-684-4537 johnmarshdentalcare@gmail.com www.JohnMarshDDS.com

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NOT A GYM | NOT A DIET | NOT A DRUG CALL NOW

Page Hudson, D.D.S. Premier Orthodontics 5565 Carpinteria, #26 Carpinteria, CA 93013 805-566-0300 info@premierorthodontics.com www.premierorthodontics.com

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prevent disease, improve health, enhance quality of life, and brings people their optimum levels of well-being. Those fortunate to live and work in the Carpinteria Valley can experience it all - right here in their own backyard! n

CARPINTERIA WELLNESS CENTER WELCOMES YOU

Is pain or chronic disease keeping you from leading a full, healthy life? Looking to optimize your health or just relax? Carpinteria Wellness Center can help! We are committed to serving Carpinteria by providing natural, holistic health services. We started as a therapeutic massage center and are evolving this coming year as an integrative health center.

The newly expanded team of doctors and therapists are committed to helping you find solutions via chiropractic and naturopathic medicine, therapeutic massage, cranialsacral therapy, and nutrition consultations.

Various health talks will be held on First Fridays, including our first talk December 2nd on “Managing Stress During the Holidays.” We will also be having an official Grand Opening, January 12th, 2017, with food, drinks, entertainment and free massages.

We are currently open and offering new clients complimentary health consultations and 60 minute massages for $47 for a limited time. Visit www.carpinteriawellness. com and call 805-232-4001 to schedule an appointment, RSVP for events or to purchase a gift card for holidays.

Don’t put off feeling better another day.

We look forward to serving you and the community of Carpinteria!

CARPINTERIA

SENIOR LODGE Quality of Life Today

WELCOMING RESIDENTS Our home environment and garden setting provide attentive loving care for elderly who need assistance.

Call for a Private Tour

From left to right: Brian, Kendall, Amy, Desiree

Carpinteria Wellness Center 550 Maple Street, Suite E Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 232-4001

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EDUCATIONAL Institutions From early childhood to higher education, the Carpinteria Valley is rich with quality options to some of the best educational opportunities on the West Coast.

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he Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) provides early childhood programs and public education services to approximately 2,300 students.

With nine schools, the district has educated generations of students who still live in town.

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EDUCATION Carpinteria is known for its unparalleled support of the school system. In fact, the CUSD enjoys an amazing amount of public support through volunteer and mentor programs, fundraising, partnerships with community agencies and businesses, and very active parent support groups. Board President Andy Sheaffer sees the benefits of that support and

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takes pride in being a part of the educational community. “We believe in a quality education for every student.”

“CUSD enjoys the phenomenal support of the local community, extraordinary dedicated and engaging teachers, small class sizes and high performing schools,” Sheaffer said. “Our THRIVE initiative is a cradle to career philosophy in which we

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seek to actively engage our families both academically and social emotionally from birth through college graduation. Our students enjoy a wide range of opportunities, including AP courses, dual enrollment opportunities, vocational and career pathways”.

Carpinteria is home to two private schools and each play a significant role in fostering economic vitality in the community and provide superior educational opportunities.

The Howard School in Carpinteria was established in 1912 and is Santa Barbara’s oldest continually operating private school serving preschool through eighth grade students. What started with only six students has now flourished into a modern day school with old-fashioned values. Their goal is to promote growth of the whole child including emotional and physical development coupled with the pursuit of academic excellence. Small class sizes allow teachers to work closely with each child to develop strengths and target areas of weakness.

Since 1910 the Cate School in Carpinteria, a grade 9-12 college preparatory boarding school, has

ded by extensive universities Make Carpinteria Unified your choice for public schools strategies and p Families want only the best schools for their children In Carpinteria and Summerland, our award winning public schools are an especially good choice.

Visit a campus, meet our professionals and see excellence in action

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California Distinguished, award winning schools Vibrant and loyal long-standing community philanthropic partnerships Supportive parent groups with a strong fundraising component for schools Carpinteria High School is a flagship, Gold Standard Get Focused, Stay Focused! state recognized school Strong career-tech pathway programs reflective of current trades and careers Challenging college prep and advanced placement classes Dual enrollment classes with the high schools and Santa Barbara City College After school programs with enrichment and extension opportunities Music, visual and performing arts, culinary programs, agricultural pathway, and gardening projects Small schools with a focus on teaching and learning and teachers and staff personally connected with students A safe and inclusive community where children are the common focus The District is surrounded by extensive higher education colleges and universities Project based learning strategies and programs

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Board of Education: Terry Hickey Banks, Jaclyn Phuong Fabre, Alicia Morales Jacobson, Michelle Robertson, Andy Sheaffer Superintendent: Micheline G. Miglis

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EDUCATION been offering a demanding and engaging academic program to curious, hard-working, and creative students from all over the world.

For more than 100 years students have had access to an outstanding faculty and challenging programs.

Cate is set on the warm and sunny California coast, just south of Santa

Barbara, with mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Excellence and innovation run deep and wide; a Cate diploma is preparation for the best colleges and universities and brings with it a lifelong connection to a lifechanging school.

Institutions of higher learning

are plentiful with Santa Barbara City College (SBCC,) California State University-Channel Islands, University California Santa Barbara (UCSB,) Antioch University, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Westmont College all nearby.

Santa Barbara City College – where more than half of Carpinteria Unified School District’s 2015 graduates enrolled – has a wide range of degree, certificate, and transfer programs and most recently launched the Career Skills Institute. The Institute offers courses in business, design, and technology, and was specifically developed with local business input to meet the needs of the local workforce.

You are Invited... to Help Shape the Future of Adult Education in our Community.

Join our Monthly Public Meetings!

Learn more at www.sbcc.edu/aebg

The Santa Barbara Adult Education Block Grant Consortium in partnership with Santa Barbara City College provides excellence in adult educational programming in order to accelerate transition to transfer or career success.

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“Our focus on excellence in education is not limited to high school graduates, we place a huge emphasis on education for all ages,” Luz Reyes-Martin, SBCC Director of Communications said. “Through the Career Skills Institute we have focused training that will help people further their careers, and through the Center for Lifelong Learning we teach hundreds of classes in response to the diverse needs of the community.”

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Infant & toddler care • Preschools Family Resource Center • Classes for parents Serving Carpinteria families since 2009 5201 8th St. Carpinteria CA 93013 (805) 566-1600 info@carpchildren.org www.carpchildren.org

KinderKirk KinderKirk Preschool

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Preschool A mission of the Carpinteria Community Church

“A gentle beginning to school” “A gentle beginning to school”

Year Round Licensed School Flexible Schedules

Call for a Tour!

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Education is the first step.

The SBCC Promise will be transformational for our students, our families, our community, and our economy.

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Welcome to the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce We are delighted to welcome you to our community which is growing with opportunities.

Inside these pages you will find our new business referral Guide where community unity is clearly evident by the dedication of our chamber members who enthusiastically partner with us through membership investment, sponsorships, and marketing dollars. We urge you to patronize our highly acclaimed member businesses when searching for products and services as their robust commitment to our local economy is unparalleled.

Choose to support our local member businesses as they have made a conscious decision to locate here and continue to enrich our community with jobs, goods, services, and sales tax revenues. This strengthens the investment in our infrastructure and city services needed to ensure a superior quality of life in the Carpinteria Valley. Emerging technology companies and spirited entrepreneurial industries are among the growing business sectors choosing to locate near our picturesque ocean side city.

Since its incorporation in 1934, the Carpinteria Valley Chamber has been dedicated to creating a healthy local economy by representing business to government, advocating for business friendly legislation, coordinating educational & networking forums, promoting community, and supporting a sustainable future for business and economic growth.

Why come to the Carpinteria Valley? Our lush foothills and fertile mountains blossom

year round with flower nurseries and avocado orchards. Miles of beach front encourage healthy activity 24/7. The pedestrian friendly downtown features tree-lined streets filled with thriving gourmet cafés, boutiques, breweries, antique shops, and surf and bicycle stores. The weekly Farmers Market and a daily Farm Cart are staples of the community, offering farm-to-table locally grown produce. All of this makes Carpinteria the perfect setting to live, play, work, and grow!

A whirl of activity fills Carpinteria’s social calendar. Highly acclaimed events bring culture, sports, music, art, and festivals to the Valley, entertaining and enlightening both residents and visitors all year long. A vibrant Carpinteria Arts Center, Historical Museum, City Pool, Schools, Library and interactive Children’s Park are within walking distance of the sparkling Carpinteria beaches and State Park. Known for their gentle slope and calm waves in selected sandy areas, these world class beaches are famous for phenomenal surfing swells which entice surfers and thousands of visitors to our coast, world renown as the World’s Safest Beach.

The Guide provides a comprehensive snapshot of our city. As you flip through the pages, we are confident you will discover why residents, companies, and visitors enjoy our coastal paradise!

Best Wishes for a safe & successful year, Joyce Donaldson, IOM President & CEO Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EXECUTIVE CIRCLE SPONSORS

PLATINUM

Meister & Nunes, PC Certified Public Accountants

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BOTTOM ROW (L-R): SHELLEY NUNES, MATTHEW BERGER, NAN DRAKE, DORALEE JACOBSON, MICHAEL ENSIGN. TOP ROW (L-R): KATHY ORNELAS, CAROLINE ALARCON, TERRY HICKEY BANKS, CURTIS LOPEZ, ROLAND ROTZ, PHD, TOM LIGARE, JOYCE DONALDSON, PAUL WRIGHT, EMILY JOHNSON, KAREN GRAF, BRIAN FALK, ANTHONY CASTILLO NOT PICTURED: DAVE DURFLINGER, KIONA GROSS, AND STAFF KAREN GEBHART

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROSTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Michael Ensign Chairman of the Board Holiday Inn Express & Suites 805.566.9499

Roland Rotz, PhD Chair-Elect Lifespan Development Center 805.566.0441 Terry Hickey Banks Past President Hickey Bros. Land Co., Inc. 805.684.3809 Shelley Nunes Treasurer Meister & Nunes, PC Certified Public Accountants 805.684.7629 Matthew Berger Secretary Matthew I. Berger Law Group 805.456.1200

BOARD MEMBERS

Caroline Alarcon Reliant Notary Services 805.220.6999

Anthony Castillo Alliance Wealth Strategies 805.621.7006

Brian Falk Brian Falk, Ph.Dc., L.Ac. 805.223.0915 Karen Welty Graf Hilltop Flowers, Inc. 805.684.3541 Kiona Gross Curious Cup 805.881.3230 Doralee S. Jacobson Jacks Bistro & Famous Bagels 805.566.1558 Tom Ligare Planned Giving Marketing Solutions 404.396.7008 Curtis Lopez Mission Linen Supply 805.962.7687 Kathy Ornelas American Senior Benefits 805.320.0150 Paul D. Wright Finance Officer Island Brewing Co. 805.745.8272

2016 AMBASSADORS ROSTER

Debbie Stevens Kuhn - Chair Carpinteria Woman’s Club

Nan Drake E. J. Harrison & Sons 805.647.1414

Caroline Alarcon – Board Liasion Reliant Notary Services 805.220.6999

Dave Durflinger City of Carpinteria 805.684.5405x8

Marisol Alarcon Alarcon Legal 805.576.7207

Sandy Evans Kinderkirk Preschool & Daycare Center 805.220.6845 Lynn Hernandez Shepard Place Apartments 805.684.5589 Dennis Hultman HELP of Carpinteria 805.684.1629 Robin Karlsson Coastal View News 805.990.5997 Brian Kling E., Ph.D. Associate Member Yvonne Knepper GrandVida Senior Living & Memory Care 805.566.0017 Carol Nichols Associate Member CHAIR - MICHAEL ENSIGN CHAIR-ELECT - DR. ROLAND ROTZ, PhD

Jackie Williams Seascape Realty 805.680.5066

STAFF Joyce Donaldson, IOM President/CEO 805.684.5479 joyce@carpinteriachamber.org Karen Gebhart Graphic Designer 805.684.5479 karen@carpinteriachamber.org

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CHAMBER BENEFITS

Benefits Exclusively for Members Only

Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership Puts Your Business Information at Customers Fingertips CONNECTIONS TO POTENTIAL NEW CUSTOMERS • • • • • •

Instant recognition as a leader in the business community Social Networking Mixers held monthly Good Morning Business Breakfasts Join Joyce...Member Educational Workshops Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Opening Celebrations Surfs UP! Get on Board with the Chamber Bagel & Brew Crew Employee Recognition Breakfast • Education & Informational Round-tables • Committee involvement - Emerging Professional Ambassadors - Community Awards Banquet - Golf Tournament & Fundraiser - Avocado Festival • Free advertisement of your business cards, brochures & promotional literature in our Visitor Information Center display racks

RESOURCES & BUSINESS SUPPORT • Personal site visitations by Chamber & City Leadership Teams • Free use of new Chamber Conference Room for business meetings-3 hours free per month • New Business Start-Up packets • Comprehensive business support services providing an array of valuable resources • Direct access to the Small Business Development Center, SCORE, and Woman’s Economic Ventures resources • Mentorship from member experts • Strategies for Success provided by the Economic Vitality Team of Santa Barbara • Free directories, maps, phone books, and community event calendars • Entrepreneur resources/educational workshops, and support service

REPRESENTATION & BUSINESS FRIENDLY LEGISLATION • Legislative Update Breakfasts • Catalyst to address business issues and address local concerns • Legislative support to promote a pro-business friendly environment • Access to the Chamber Alliance of Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties • Chamber representation at government/legislative meetings • Direct line to civic & community leaders • Advocacy for the business community to encourage pro-business legislation • Meet & Greets with local, state, regional, and national leaders • Educational forums to create an informed business and residential community • Candidate Forum’s

REPRESENTATION & BUSINESS FRIENDLY LEGISLATION • Recognition member sticker providing instant credibility as a community supporter • Free listings automatically in 10,000+ Chamber Guides • Free listing & link on www.carpinteriachamber.org • Executive Circle Sponsorship bundling opportunities • Low cost advertisement in our monthly newsletter • Low cost advertisement in our weekly NewsFlash AtA-Glance electronic newsletter • Free social media shout-outs & publicity notices • Event postings on our website, On The Scene Newsletter, and shout-outs on social media • Low cost, high visibility Chamber event sponsorship • Low cost opportunities to advertise in the Chamber Guide (10,000 hard copies) • Free Newsworthy & Noteworthy press releases and business announcements in newsletter

About the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce is a 501 C (6) non-profit organization. We work hard for you to create a strong local economy and a positive quality of life by representing business to government, promoting community, providing networking opportunities, and supporting a sustain-able future for business and economic development.

Community Unity is clearly evident by the dedication of our 350+ members that partner with us to present a vibrant business community. Together we are dedicated to the promotion, quality of life, and enhancement of the greater Carpinteria Valley.

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Section A: INVESTMENT SCHEDULE 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit organizations ▪ Individuals ▪ Public Servants Corporations ▪ For-Profit Organizations ▪ Partnerships ▪ Sole Proprietors Auto Dealerships ▪ Banks ▪ Golf & Country Clubs ▪ Media Apartment/Condo Complex ▪ Associations ▪ Property Management ▪ Real Estate Developers ▪ Vacation Rentals Airports ▪ Casinos ▪ Colleges ▪ Health Clinics ▪ Hospitals ▪ Mobile Home Parks ▪ Municipalities ▪ RV Parks ▪ Schools ▪ Universities Distributors ▪ Hotels ▪ Manufacturers ▪ Retail Complex ▪ Technology ▪ Utilities Additional businesses with same owner ▪ Second location for growing business

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Section B: BUSINESS INFORMATION Date: ______________________________ Referred by: ________________ Business/Organization Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Representative:_______________________________________ Title:_________________________________________ Secondary Representative:_____________________________________ Title:_________________________________________ Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State:___________________ Zip Code:______________________________________ Physical Address (Publish Yes/No):_____________________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State:___________________ Zip Code:______________________________________ Office Phone:_______________________ Cell:____________________Office Fax:_____________________________________ Email:______________________________________________________Website:______________________________________ Business Category:___________________________________________ Additional Category ($45.00 extra):_________________ Please provide a brief 30 word description of your business for our newsletter & social media:____________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please list here any information not available for publication:_______________________________________________________ 1.

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May the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce email/fax information regarding Chamber events, business, community and other important updates? Yes____ No____ Initial________ Do you grant permission to the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce to publish your photos/membership information in the community and business resource guide, website and other publications/listings? Yes____ No____ Initial_____

If you would like to be connected with the Chamber on Social Media-please circle sites?

Annual Due Amount:

Section C: BILLING & GENERAL INFORMATION ________ Check # ______________Name as it appears on card___________________

Additional Category:

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One Time Set-Up Fee:

___$35.00

Total Amount Due:

$________

Please attach your business card. Send payment to: Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce 1056 Eugenia Place, Suite B, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Visa/MC/Amex________ Card #____________________________________ Expiration Date:_________ Verification Code:________ Billing Zip_________ Signature:__________________________________ Date:_______________ Membership fees are non-refundable. Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments are deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. The Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce is a 501© (6) Non Profit.

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Helpful Telephone Numbers

All phone numbers are area code 805 unless otherwise noted.

BUSINESS INFORMATION Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce Economic Vitality Team of Santa Barbara County

684-5479 965-3023

CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Aliso School Canalino School Summerland School Carpinteria Family School Carpinteria Middle School Carpinteria High School Rincon High School (Continuation)

684-4511 684-4539 684-5481 969-1011 684-4141 684-4544 684-4107 684-3277

GOVERNMENT OFFICES City of Carpinteria City Manager – Dave Durflinger Public Works – Charles Ebeling

684-5405

684-0038 684-7789 403-7631 755-4446 684-2811 684-3112 566-0033 684-6380 708-6173 684-6683 962-5339 566-2417 896-2933

Keep the following numbers handy: *Emergency 911 Sheriff’s Department-Santa Barbara 681-4100 (M-F) Non-Emergency line to Sheriff’s Department 683-2724 Carpinteria Summerland Fire District 684-4591 Animal Control 755-4418 (M-F) Code Compliance 755-4408 (M-F) or 755-4431 (Weekends) Graffiti Hotline 684-5405 ext. 555

PARKS & RECREATION Parks & Recreation Director Matt Roberts Beach Store (Summer Only) Carpinteria State Beach Swimming Pool

755-4449 566-9482 684-2811 566-2417

HOSPITALS & URGENT CARE

*In an emergency call 911* Beach Medical Clinic Medicare and Medicaid Services Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Sansum Clinic-Carpinteria Sansum Clinic Urgent Care-Santa Barbara

566-1358 800-633-4227 682-7111 566-5080 563-6110

LIBRARY Carpinteria Library Friends of the Carpinteria Library – Bookstore

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ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

California Avocado Festival, Inc. Carpinteria Arts Center Carpinteria Events Carpinteria First Friday Carpinteria State Beach Carpinteria Valley Historical Society & Museum Friends of Carpinteria Library Plaza Playhouse Theater Santa Barbara County Trail Council Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club Santa Barbara Zoo Swimming Pool 910 Maple Gallery

PUBLIC SAFETY

City Council Members Gregg Carty Al Clark Wade Nomura Fred Shaw Brad Stein

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NEWSPAPER

Coastal View News 684-4428 Montecito Journal 565-1860 Noozhawk 456-7195 Santa Barbara Independent 965-5205 Santa Barbara News Press 564-5200

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684-4314 566-0033

SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES

CAC – Lunch Program for Seniors Carpinteria Senior Citizens, Inc. Easy Lift Transportation HELP of Carpinteria – Transportation Services Social Security Administration (Santa Barbara)

684-6090 684-6464 681-1181 684-0065 866-695-6285

TRANSPORTATION

Airports Santa Barbara Airport

967-7111

Public Transportation Amtrak 800-872-7245 Coastal Express Busline 800-438-1112 Easy Lift Transportation 681-1181 Greyhound Bus Lines 800-231-2222 MTD 963-3364

About Hwy 101: Linden and Casitas Pass Project

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBIN KARLSSON

Vista Coastal Express Busline HELP of Carpinteria Santa Barbara Airbus Santa Barbara Traffic Solutions

800-438-1112 684-0065 964-7759 or 800-423-1618 963-7283

UTILITIES & SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Carpinteria Valley Water District Carpinteria Sanitation District Carpinteria Public Cemetery District Cox Communications TV/Cable Service Internet/Phone

E.J. Harrison and Son Inc. Gold Coast Recycling, Inc. Marborg Industries Red Cross So. Calif. Edison Co. The Gas Company Verizon Telephone

684-2816 684-7214 684-2466 683-6651 Residential: 683-6651 Business: 683-0059 647-1414 642-9236 963-1852 687-1331 800-655-4555 800-427-2200 800-483-1000

SUPPORT SERVICES

*Call 211 (24/7) Santa Barbara County providing information and referrals for community services, food, shelter, etc.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 684-9328 Boy & Girls Club 684-1568 Catholic Charities 684-8621 (Material Assistance – Food, clothing, utility/rent financial assistance) Central Coast Collaborative on Homelessness 293-7965 Foodbank of Santa Barbara 967-5741 ext.111 Girl’s Inc. 684-6364 Medicare and Medicaid Services 800-633-4227 Social Security Administration (Santa Barbara) 866-695-6285 Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center – 24-hour Hotline

564-3696

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS

CARES – Crisis and Recovery Emergency Services 1-888-868-1649 (24/7) Santa Barbara County Dept. of Behavioral Wellness 681-5220 (M-F)

CARPINTERIA CHILDREN’S PROJECT

Family Services Support 566-1600 CUSD Early Childhood – Carpinteria Unified School District CALM Counseling- Child Abuse Listening and Meditation Family Resource Center Family Service Agency Headstart SBCEO Main Early Learning Center

The Hwy 101: Linden & Casitas Pass project will improve local circulation and freeway access in Carpinteria. The highway interchanges at Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Road will be updated with new bridges and freeway ramps. Via Real will be connected across Carpinteria Creek through a new roundabout up to Linden Avenue. New bridges will be built over Carpinteria Creek on Hwy 101 and Via Real, and four new sound walls will be built to reduce freeway noise in nearby neighborhoods. Bike and pedestrian improvements will be added along Via Real, connected along Carpinteria Creek, and on the bridges over Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Road.

Construction will occur from fall 2016 through 2020. Highway 101 will have 2 lanes open in each direction and local roads will remain open during daytime construction. There will be nighttime closures as needed. Highway 101 will have nighttime closures to allow for safety barrier placement and to prepare for bridge construction and demolition. Linden Avenue will be closed over Hwy 101 for approximately 3 weeks in 2018. New roads, bridges, ramps, and bikeways open in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

This project is the third phase of widening Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Mussel Shoals.

Eight of the 16 miles in this area have already been widened to include three lanes in each direction.

The Highway 101: Linden and Casitas Pass Project is a $60 million construction project funded by state and federal taxes. This project is a partnership between Caltrans, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and the City of Carpinteria.

For more information, please visit our project website at www.SBROADS.com, call us at 805.845.5112, or email the project at info@sbroads.com.

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2017 COMMUNITY GUIDE CALENDAR

JANUARY

59th Annual Community Awards Banquet Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce p. 805.684.5470 joyce@carpinteriachamber.org

FEBRUARY

Carpinteria Rotary Talent Show p. 805.331.8515 carpinteriarotary.org

MARCH

Art In Bloom Carpinteria Arts Center p. 805.684.7789 artscarp.org

DECEMBER Holiday Spirit Parade The City of Carpinteria p.805.684.4264

Independence Day Parade p. 805.684.4264

Hospice Tree Lighting The City of Carpinteria p. 805.684.4264

Lions Community BBQ Carpinteria Lions Club p. 805.637.4641 Annual Relay For Life of Carpinteria p. 805.963.1577 RelayForLife.org/CarpinteriaCA

AUGUST

Annual Orchard to Ocean Run Carpinteria Education Foundation p. 805.566.1615 carpeducationfoundation.org/Events

APRIL

State of the Community Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce p. 805.684.5479 carpinteriachamber.org Women of Inspiration Luncheon Girls Inc. of Carpinteria p. 805.684.6364 girlsinc-carp.org Carpinteria Greenhouse & Nursery Tour p. 805.576.7417 carpinteriafarmtours.com

Surf ‘n’ Suds p. 805.684.4428

SEPTEMBER 9-11 Memorial Ceremony p. 805.684.4591 Carp-a-Cabana Carpinteria Education Foundation p. 805.566.1615 carpeducationfoundation.org/Events Girls Inc. of Carpinteria An Evening In Bloom p. 805.684.6364 The City of Carpinteria Annual Carpinteria Triathlon p. 805.684.5405x432

OCTOBER

Kinderkirk Preschool & Daycare Annual Auction p. 805.684.4070

California Avocado Festival California Avocado Festival, Inc. p. 805.684.0038

MAY

Halloween Safe Trick or Treating p.805.684.5405

Casino Night Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning p. 805.331.3358

JUNE

Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club Annual Auction p. 805.684.1568 COMMUNITY & RELOCATION GUIDE

NOVEMBER Festival of Trees Carpinteria Lions Club p. 805.705.3286

Artist Studio Tour p. 805.684.7789

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ONGOING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Monthly Mixers Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce 4th Wednesday of the Month, 5-7PM p. 805.684.5479 carpinteriachamber.org

First Friday Downtown Merchants 1st Friday of each month (all day) Shopping & dining specials, art & entertainment p. 805.684.5405x446 www.carpinteriachamber.org Carpinteria Salt Marsh Docent led tours Saturdays 10AM at Sandyland/ Ash Avenues p. 805.684.8077 Certified Farmers Market & Creative Arts Market Thursdays, Linden Avenue Summer 3-6:30PM, Winter 3-6PM p.805.962.5354 (Farmers Market) or p. 805.684.2770 (Creative Arts) Museum Marketplace Carpinteria Valley Museum of History 956 Maple Avenue Last Saturday of the month, except November & December 8AM-3PM p. 805.684.3112 Artist’s Marketplace – The Arts Center 1st Saturdays,10AM-4PM, April – December, p. 805.684.7789, www.carpinteriaartscenter.org Sunday Polo May– October, Every Sunday, 2:30PM p. 805.684.6683 For a complete list of community events, visit carpinteriachamber.org

Congratulations to our Past Carpinterians of the Year

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET of the Year, and Though the Carpinteria Outstanding Educators Valley Chamber of of the Year. Merit Commerce was founded Awards honoring in 1912, incorporated volunteers from the in 1934, the first annual Carpinteria Valley Community Awards Chamber of Commerce, Banquet was held in 1958.

Service Clubs, and Originally named the various Nonprofits “Citizen of the Year” event, are celebrated. A Jr. outstanding individuals Carpinterian of the Year were recognized for 2015 AWARD RECIPIENT is selected from finalists their community service.

MARY CROWLEY and scholarships are The event was renamed awarded to 3 deserving students. the “Carpinteria of the Year” and later This annual event held each January changed to the “Community Awards at a Chamber member venue is Banquet” and is now the Chamber’s highly attended by the community at signature annual event.

Throughout the years the celebration large. Chamber Board Members and Officers are introduced, and outgoing was held at various venues including Board Members are honored for their The Palms, the Carpinteria High School service. The Annual Meeting portion Cafeteria, Carpinteria Boys and Girls Club, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, Carpinteria includes a review of the previous years accomplishments and celebrates the Veterans Hall, and the Miramar Hotel entire business community. in Montecito. Beginning in 1993 the The Community Award Banquet Banquet was staged in a tent at the is the largest recognition social Carpinteria State Beach but inclement weather brought that to an end in 1998. affair of the year and the Chamber is proud to have been the host of this The Community Awards Banquet event since its inception. Celebrate honors highly esteemed Community Community Unity with us on January Members: Carpinterian of the Year, 21st, 2017 at the Boys & Girls Club Large Business of the Year, Small and join the festivities!

Business of the Year, Ambassador PAST WINNERS

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John Moyer* M.L. “Pop” Haggin* Ernest McCurry* George Bliss, Jr.* A. “Barney” Milne* Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Washington* Frank Wood* Margaret Mills* Paul Barger Allan Coates, Jr.* Rev. John Imbach, Jr.* Cres De Alba* John Carpenter John Risdon* William Dawson* Henry Camacho* Father Francis Roughan* Edward Macias* Anna Hebel* Dr. G. Horace Coshow* Delphin Kent* Ernest Wullbrandt* Richard Hill Fred Lemere Chuck Kelsey Dorothy Campbell Tyson Willson, Jr. Sara Macias* John Fukasawa* Guy Robitaille* Ralph Brown* John Bianchin* Deborah Murphy Dr. William Carty* Thomas Lewis* John Franklin Glen* & Martha Hickey Joe Vasquez Rob Godfrey Rose Marie Fanucchi* Mike Lazaro Nilo Fanucchi Betty Brown Donna Lemere Bob Lieberknecht Marybeth Carty Doug Treloar Winfred Van Wingerden John Welty Michael Damron June Van Wingerden Dr. Robert Berkenmeier Bradley Miles Karen Graf Terry Hickey Banks Roxanne & Wade Nomura Lou Panizzon John Cerda David Powdrell Mary Crowley

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David D. Powdrell

Stewart’s Stewart’s DE-ROOTING & PLUMBING

DE-ROOTING PLUMBING “The Plumber with&a conscience” Sewer & Drain Cleaning “The Plumber with a conscience” (805) 684-0681

Stewart’s (805) 684-0681 License #375514 DE-ROOTING & PLUMBING Stewart’s Locally Owned and operated by Plumbing Repairs & Remodeling

Locally Owned and operated by Video Inspections The Hodgins Family High Pressure Water Cleaning Hydrovac Services

DE-ROOTING & PLUMBING

Trenchless Technology “The Plumber with a conscience” “The Plumber with a conscience” The Hodgins Family

(805) 684-0681 (805) License 684-0681 #375514

Locally Owned and operated by Locally Owned and operated by The Hodgins Family TheLicense Hodgins Family #375514

License #375514

CARPiNTERiA

FiRST FRiDAY LIVE MUSIC Linden’s Seal Fountain 5-8 pm; MERCHANT PROMOTIONS Sunrise to Sunset

January 6, 7 February 3 March 3 April 7 May 5 June 2 July 7

2017

Snow Much To Do Where the Heart Is Think Green Carpinteria In Bloom Celebrate Art Artist Studio Tour Sounds of Summer Surfs Up/ America the Beautiful

August 4 September 1

October 6, 7, 8 November 3 December 1

Art & Art-niture Chalk the Walk/ Celebrate Education California Avocado Festival Fall Harvest Light Up the Season

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