State of the City 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM) (PDT)
Description
2026 State of the City
Join us for the 2026 State of the City Address on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Allan Hancock College Boyd Concert Hall.
Hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber in partnership with the City of Santa Maria, this annual event brings together business leaders, community members, elected officials, and residents for an important conversation about the future of our city.
This year’s theme, “From Vision to Action,” will highlight the progress, partnerships, and projects shaping Santa Maria’s future while focusing on how ideas and long-term planning are turning into meaningful action throughout the community.
The program will feature updates from City leadership on key initiatives, economic development, public safety, infrastructure, community priorities, and Santa Maria’s long-term vision. Additional program details and speaker announcements will be shared soon.
The evening will conclude with a networking reception featuring appetizers and refreshments.
Event Schedule:
4:00 PM – Doors Open
4:30 PM – Program Begins
6:00 PM – Networking Reception
Spanish interpretation services will be available.
We look forward to welcoming you for another impactful community conversation. Save the date and stay tuned for additional event updates and speaker announcements.
Chamber Members: $50.00
Future Members: $65.00
Includes Program, Networking Reception and General Parking. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
Chamber Members: $50.00
Educators: $50.00
Sponsor a Teacher: $50.00
Future Members: $65.00
Fee Includes Program, Networking Reception and General Parking. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
Speaker Sponsor | $3,000
- 4 event tickets
- Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
- Opportunity to put a flyers out on check-in table
- Logo on the screen during the speaker introduction
- “Speaker Sponsor” recognition in printed program
- Sponsor post on social media
- Logo included on event page & all event-specific email communications
- Limit 1 sponsor per event (3 total available per year)
Networking Sponsor | $2,500
- 2 event tickets
- Dedicated signage at coffee/food station
- Opportunity to put flyers out at coffee/food station
- “Networking Sponsor" recognition in event program
- Sponsor post on social media
- Verbal sponsor recognition during event
- Limit 1 sponsor per event (3 total available per year)
- 2 event tickets
- 1 half page ad in printed program
- "Partner Sponsor" Recognition in printed program
- "Partner Sponsor" Recognition on event page
- Verbal sponsor recognition during event
- Included in one group social media post acknowledging all partner sponsors
Printed Program Sponsor | $500
- Half page ad in printed event program
Please note: Sponsorship is for one “State of” event of your choice (State of the City, State of Education, State of Vandenberg). Sponsors must be Chamber Members in good standing.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds are available for cancellations submitted via email to yuliana@santamaria.com by February 20, 2027 at 5:00 PM. Cancellations received after this time are non-refundable.
Unpaid seating is available for those who wish to attend the program only ( No food or beverages included). Please contact Yuliana@santamaria.com for details and reservations
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, 93454
Please Park in Lot 1, Parking is included with your ticket.
4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M: Program
6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M: Networking Reception
Chamber Event