FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Public Information Manager
SUBJECT: Businesses of the Month – July 2023
Present certificates to the featured Businesses of the Month for Ju ly 2023 – Maya Restaurant and CALM.
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 Business of the Month Program. For the next year, this program gives recognition to local businesses for their lon gevity 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 Maya Restaurant, located at 110 South Lincoln Street, Suite 106. The Mexican restaurant dates from February 1966. The business has 24 employees and has expanded to large catering and events with a food trai ler. The business frequently gives back to the community by donating meals, helping with fund -raisers, and assisting young local athletes meet their travel/lodging or equipment needs. Third-generation owners Tere and Manuel Paredes hope their boys will become the fourth generation and carry forward the tradition. Representing the business tonight are owners Tere and Manuel Paredes.
This month’s business being recognized for its healthcare contributions to the community is CALM, a non-profit, countywide organization that specializes in the prevention and treatment of childhood trauma. Its mission is to heal children and families and build resilient communities. CALM has 107 employees countywide and has an office located at 2 10 East Enos Drive in Santa Maria. Services are provided in English and Spanish, at a sliding scale or free of charge if needed. Representing CALM tonight are Ashlyn McCague, Director of Development, and Shelby McLean, North County Development Manager.
MARK VAN DE KAMP
Public Information Manager