FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Public Information Manager
SUBJECT: BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH — APRIL 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and City Council present a certificate to the featured Businesses for April 2023 — Melby's Jewelers and Arensdorf Chiropractic.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce have partnered to highlight different businesses in the City through a Businesses of the Month Program. For the next year, this program gives recognition to local businesses for their longevity and/or for providing significant healthcare contributions. Not only does this give valuable exposure to these local businesses, but it also reminds the community of the unique, diverse, and long- standing businesses they are fortunate to have in Santa Maria.
This month's long-standing business is Melby's Jewelers, serving the area for 101 years.
Melby's is known for its custom design, quality, repair, appraisal, and for its historic exterior clock dating from around 1910. The family -owned company began in 1922 in Lompoc as Arthur Melby Jeweler. It moved to Santa Maria in 1936, initially at 116 North Broadway and later at 109 East Main Street. In 1945, Donald Melby came into the business and was joined in 1975 by his son, Mark. Mark took over in 1987 and today the business has four employees.
The store and its clock moved in 2000 to the Oak Knolls Shopping Center in the 1100 block of Clark Avenue in neighboring Orcutt. Representing the business tonight are Mark Melby, owner, and Alexander Melby.
This month's business being recognized for its healthcare contributions to the community is Arensdorf Chiropractic, located at 912 East Main Street. Founded in 2006, the three - employee business treats patients with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction through manual and instrument -assisted adjusting. Dr. Ray Arensdorf moved back to his hometown of Santa Maria upon graduating from chiropractic college. He also is credentialed to provide DOT Physical Exams. He has served youth athletics by coaching for 15 years, serves on the Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria, and has served on the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce for 14 years on its Board and in leadership. Representing the business tonight is Dr. Ray Arensdorf.
MARK VAN DE KAMP
Public Information Manager