Fresh Prep Kitchens celebrated its grand opening on Friday and Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at noon at its new location at 504 Front Street in downtown Santa Cruz. Pictured here left to right: Sierra Warren, daughter of Fresh Prep Kitchens President Jody Lombardo, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Operations Manager Samantha Baglioni, Fresh Prep Kitchens Faciliities Manager, Sam Lopez, Fresh Prep Kitchens Office Manager Stephanie Mayer and Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce member of the board of directors Chris Ferrante.

Keller Williams Realty opened their new suite location at 1414 Soquel Ave in July 2005. Founding member Carol VanAusdal (second from right) and SC Chamber president Howard Sherer (far left) presided.


Baja Fresh opened their Pacific Ave store in May 2005. Mayor Mike Rotkin and Baja Fresh owner Bob Winston did the honors.


Trader Joe's opened their Front Street store on December 10. A crowd of customers gathered to enjoy music, coffee and the ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Mike Rotkin and Store Captain Kevin Faber did the honors as the latest reason to shop downtown opened their doors.

Our Chamber celebrated the progress of the Friends of the Del Mar Theatre (FODM) with a ribbon-cutting on October 14. Joining us were FODM Board President Catherine Graham and Vice- Mayor Mike Rotkin and Council Member Ed Porter.

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