Buellton chamber mixer
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Buellton’s
Rabobank was the host of the Buellton Chamber of
Commerce meeting on Oct. 15.
Testa Catering of Santa Maria provided mini
muffuletta sandwiches made with olive tapenade,
cheese and Italian meats, other finger-food appetizers and desserts.
The
Hitching Post label wine was poured by winemaker Grey Hartley, and the local Agin brothers’ band, Territorial
Law, provided entertainment.
“We
had a very good turnout, especially considering that it was held on the same
night as the presidential debate, and the Dodgers were playing the National
League Championships,” said Brian Libera, bank vice
president and branch manager.
Approximately
65 business people mingled and networked. Balloons and happy birthday wishes
were given to Candy Rioux, office manager of the
chamber.
“Awareness
of our mixers has been growing,” said Kathy Vreeland, director of member
services for the Buellton chamber.
“We
had a great attendance. Our raffle had everything from homemade cookies and
apple pie to concert tickets at the Chumash Casino and everything in between.”
The
Buellton Senior Center had a fall and Halloween table to attract attention to
its raffle for a brand new black Classic Huffy Beach Cruiser, said to have
belonged to a crew member of the USA network’s television show, “Monk,” with
tickets selling for $1 each or six for $5. All proceeds benefit the senior
center. The drawing date is Dec. 10.
“Our
next membership mixer will be on Nov. 19, with special secret guests,” Vreeland
said.
The
November mixer will be held at 201 Industrial Way, from 5-7 p.m. It will be
hosted by M&S Engineering, New West Catering, Decadence Fine Cake and Santa
Ynez Valley Properties.
The Buellton chamber has more than 150 members.
Membership fees are $125 annually for businesses or $50 for personal or
nonprofit members. The next meeting is slated for Nov. 19. For further
information, call (805) 688-7829 or visit the Web site, www.buellton.org.