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Build Your Business (BYB)

Weekly Connections. Regional Growth.

Build Your Business (BYB) is the Santa Maria Valley’s go-to weekly gathering for professionals looking to grow their network and their impact. Convening every Friday morning, these meetings provide a high-energy, welcoming environment where local leaders build the trusted relationships that drive our regional economy. By bringing together a diverse cross-section of industries, BYB creates a culture of mutual support and collective success.

View our events calendar & join us at our next BYB meeting!

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Why Join Us?

Our goal is to promote business and opportunity through consistent, face-to-face interaction. Attendees use BYB to:

  • Build Referrals: Develop long-term partnerships that turn into warm leads.

  • Gain Visibility: Establish your presence within the Santa Maria Valley business ecosystem.

  • Stay Informed: Exchange real-world insights with fellow local business owners.

Guest Policy: Future Chamber members are invited to experience the energy of BYB up to three times as a guest before joining the Chamber.

The Member Showcase

Each week, one member is featured in our Showcase Presentation. This dedicated 12-minute spotlight allows you to deep-dive into your business, helping the group understand your unique value and how to refer clients to you effectively.

  • Eligibility: To present, you must be a Chamber member in good standing and have attended at least one prior BYB meeting.

  • Raffle Prize: The showcase presenter is required to bring a raffle prize for the meeting.
  • Secure Your Date: Showcase spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis via our online signup.

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Meeting Details

Join us every Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the Simple Cafe, located inside The Collective in Santa Maria (3546 Skyway Dr Suite F, Santa Maria). We keep the program fun and fast-paced, starting with one-minute introductions from everyone in the room.