Spotlight

The Santa Maria Industry Education Council and Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the 18th annual “Principal For a Day” program that brings business and community leaders together with local educators. On March 11, participants will visit the campus of one of 37 schools taking part in the program this year and meet […]

If you order a pizza from Domino’s on March 6, don’t be alarmed if it’s already paid for. The pizza chain, the National Fire Protection Association, and local fire departments are working together to promote fire safety by awarding free pizza to customers in cities throughout Northern Santa Barbara County who currently have working smoke […]

California State Controller John Chiang and Free Tax Preparation Services are partnering to offer free tax preparations at Allan Hancock College on March 21 for people making less than $45,000 a year. Eligible taxpayers who want to take advantage of the service will need to provide a valid photo ID, Social Security card, or Taxpayer […]

The Central Coast Women’s Network is celebrating its first anniversary with a business expo and grand reception on March 20. Attendees will participate in educational breakout sessions, hear motivational keynote speaker Starr Hall (founder of 2 Point Media), and see businesses showcasing their products and services at an expo from noon to 4 p.m. Learn […]

Take a long, hard look at today’s economic climate, and then mark your calendars for an upcoming chance to join an effort to “not participate in the recession.” Local businesses are banding together to offer a one-day intensive “marketing bootcamp,” set for May 16 at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. The conference—scheduled to […]

Been There, Caught That has grown. The fishing supply shop that sells everything from rods and reels to boat accessories, camping gear, and water toys recently expanded into a neighboring office. Now, shoppers can wander through more than 2,800 square feet of lures and lines. “We wanted to make this the greatest tackle shop possible, […]

The Santa Barbara County Human Services Commission is currently accepting grant applications for batterers’ treatment starting April 1 and running through July 30, 2010. Funds available for the period total $20,182.50, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ final budget decisions. Grant applicants must be nonprofit 501(c) organizations and comply with county nondiscrimination policies. The grants […]

Santa Barbara County Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor Joseph Holland recently sent out a warning to county taxpayers. “Our office reviews property values for free; it’s part of our job,” he said in a news release. “We proactively seek out and review thousands of properties.” His announcement came after mailers came to county residents, offering a […]

Your People Professionals and the Santa Maria Enterprise Center are holding a joint open house for local businesses. Your People Professionals, which handles human resources for companies and businesses, overhauled its technical infrastructure, remodeled its building, and added wireless networking to its conference room. Check out the shiny new improvements on March 5. The Santa […]

Lompoc Phone and Wireless is taking to the sidewalk with a celebration on Feb. 21. From noon to 2 p.m., guests can learn about the business, hear music from “The Beat” (95.7 FM), enjoy free food from Mi Amore Pizza, and enter a drawing to win a Bluetooth headset. The company will also handle refurbishing […]

Valentine’s Day may come and go in just a day, but the Nipomo Swapmeet is extending the love to Feb. 15, when kids can pick up Valentine’s Swapmeet Bucks starting at noon. Swapmeet Bucks can be used like cash with participating vendors. Pick them up at the Nipomo Swapmeet office at 263 N. Frontage Road […]

It happened just in time for Valentine’s Day. Gerald’s Chocolate Candies opened on Feb. 5 in the Santa Maria Town Center. Owner Gerald Reed makes fresh treats each day on the lower level of Center Court. Stop by for a sample. On Feb. 6, Semplice Italian Eatery began serving up pizzas in a variety of […]