JULY 2023
CHAMBER CONNEC TION
SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP FOR 23-24 FISCAL YEAR July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year, and the Chamber is excited to welcome new leadership to the Board of Directors to help guide the organization’s work in serving the Santa Maria Valley community. “The Santa Maria Valley Chamber brings our businesses together and helps solve the challenges our community is facing,” explained incoming Board Chair Paul Cook. “I’m looking forward to serving as Board Chair for an organization that plays such a vital role in our community.” Cook, who is the President/CEO of CoastHills Credit Union, will serve a one year term as Chamber Board Chair. Cook says one of the areas he hopes to have the organization focus on is making sure all people feel welcome and included in the Santa Maria Valley community. This year’s Continued on p. 2 Above: Santa Maria Valley Chamber Board Members attend recent June monthly meeting to discuss the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year.
IN THIS ISSUE LEADERSHIP SANTA MARIA VALLEY: SUSTAINABILITY & NATURAL RESOURCES P.3 LOCAL LEADERS WEIGH IN: SANTA MARIA VALLEY DEVELOPMENT P.4 CHAMBER IN ACTION P.5 MEMBERSHIP CORNER P.6 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: COIFFURE SOCIETY SALON P.7