BUSINESS
CONNECTIONS
WHAT’S INSIDE Page 3-4
Santa Maria business climate moving on up; New developments, houses, businesses calling city home
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The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is working for you; Here’s what’s happening
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Ed Carcarey, MEGA 97.1FM: Three must-haves for motivating your team Trent J. Benedetti, Benedetti & Associates, CPA, Inc.: Keys to achieving business success
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Karen O’Neil, Kirk & Simas: How to avoid a top employer mistake Vernon Sanborn, Santa Barbara County Education Office: Can office work be harmful?
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Steve Lombardi, S. Lombardi & Associates: Staying relevant with your marketing in a changing media world
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Jason Anderson, Santa Maria Times: Social media advertising sells knowledge, passion
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Cindy McKellar and Sandra Dickerson, HR Divas: Why should you focus on employee engagement?
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Business Connections en Espanol
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