Recognizing Excellence in the Santa Maria Valley
The Business of the Quarter program, held in partnership with the City of Santa Maria, honors local businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to our community. This initiative highlights organizations that not only provide outstanding products and services but also contribute to the economic vitality and high quality of life that define the Santa Maria Valley.
This program works to promote business and opportunity by celebrating the local success stories that drive our region forward. Awarded four times a year, the recognition is presented during a City Council meeting, providing a public platform to thank our business leaders for their investment in our city. By showcasing these examples of excellence, we inspire continued growth and community involvement across all sectors of the North County.
Program Honors
Selected businesses receive a formal recognition package including:
City Council Presentation: A public certificate presentation by the Mayor and City Council.
Media Recognition: Featured coverage in Chamber communications and local press releases.
Past Recipients
We are proud to celebrate the following businesses for their contributions to Santa Maria:
2026:
- Quarter 2: Fusion Colors Auto Body & Santa Maria Town Center
- Quarter 1: Advanced Wireless & Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library
2025:
- Quarter 4: JB Dewar & La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop
- Quarter 3: Benedetti & Associates
- Quarter 2: Straw Hat Pizza & Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory
- Quarter 1: The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant & Café & Xtreme Electronics
2024:
- Quarter 4: Klondike Pizza & J&E Cleaning Services, Inc.
- Quarter 3: JB's Jewelers & Tony Cravello Insurance
- Quarter 2: Arrow Plumbing Drain & Repair Service & Trojan Petroleum
- Quarter 1: Casa Bonita Furniture & Budget Blinds of Santa Maria