The City of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Valley Chamber are partnering to highlight different businesses in the City of Santa Maria through their Santa Maria Featured Businesses program. This program gives recognition to businesses who have been in the community for a significant amount of time, and/or providing unique or significant contributions to our community. Not only does this give valuable exposure to these local businesses, it also reminds our community of the unique, diverse and long-standing businesses we are fortunate to have in Santa Maria.
 
The focus for 12 months, since January 2023, gives recognition to local businesses for their longevity and/or providing significant healthcare contributions.
 
This month’s long-standing business is the Santa Maria Country Club at 505 West Waller Lane. Established in 1921, the Country Club now has 68 employees. It provides a clubhouse, 18-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, catering, and a pro shop. Many community events, galas, weddings, and fund-raisers take place on its grounds. The Country Club hosts many non-profit businesses, promoting and supporting them through participation in their events or donations. The Country Club is applying to renovate its Snack Shack and hopes to add a fitness facility.



Pictured: Donna Denham, General Manager; Dennis Ozzimo, Board President; and Tony Cossa, Board Finance Chair and Historian, with the Santa Maria Country Club, accept the November 2023 Longstanding Business of the Month recognition from Mayor Alice Patino.
 
Businesses are chosen by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. To nominate a business or ask about the program, contact Molly Schiff, Director of Advocacy and Initiatives  at the Chamber via email at molly@santamaria.com or by phone at (805) 925-2403 extension 816.