San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory

All SLV residents should have received their 2012-13 San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory in the mail by now. If you did not receive your directory, please let us know.  Thanks to all the wonderful advertisers, we filled all the cover spots and put one on the front again. The Directory happens because of advertising support, and we highly recommend using the services of these local people. There are many more inside the book, and it’s always easy to see who they are by visiting www.slvbd.com. So when looking for a referral, check the San Lorenzo Valley Business directory for local expertise that matters most.

Now is the time to start thinking about advertising for next year. Sign up any time for next year’s printed book, and we’ll get you going online right away. As we work to bring you a useful product, it’s now easier than ever to sign up and pay online. Just visit the Advertise page to see rates and join in. Of course, we are always available for a call back or e-mail as well.

We are also already looking for cover art. Go to the Directory’s Cover Art page and find out more about how to win $100 and the cover spot! Second place gets $50 and third $25. The theme for next year is water in San Lorenzo Valley. We cannot wait to see what people think of when it comes to this subject. Remember, originality is key to winning the contest!

San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory is delivered to every home, business and P.O. Box in the San Lorenzo Valley, CA. This issue marks the 29th year of publication.

The 2012-13 San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory sales season has begun. As we enter our 29th year of publication, I take great pride in knowing I have kept the Directory going for six years. The thing that has been reinforced for me over this time is that advertising works. It takes repetition to get the word out there, but it spreads like wildfire when on the loose. It’s important to be persistent, so that people recognize your business name over time.

San Lorenzo Valley residents recognize the Directory, and value it. Many report using this online version from their phones and when on the go. And those who haven’t embraced technology to its fullest, keep a spare copy in their car.

There are nearly 900 businesses in the valley, many are home based and tucked in the woods. Please contact SLVBD if you have a business, and would like to be listed.

It’s always the right time to advertise. Advertisers can now sign up for 2012-13 season online. By following an easy form on our Advertise page, your business can be on its way to increasing its good image in just a few minutes.

Promoting your business is the only way to stay visible. Local people want local services, from names they recognize. Advertising in the San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory builds name recognition for your business. SLVBD is the perfect venue to showcase your business to local residents.

Get noticed in the San Lorenzo Valley and attract local customers. Advertise your business, sign up today! Remember, shop locally!

The 2011-12 San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory has been delivered. Please let us know if you did not receive one, or in need of extras. Some people have called after it published and asked to be added into the list. Make sure to visit http://www.slvbd.com for the most updated listings and phone numbers.

The 2011-12 San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory is off to press. This issue marks  marks my fifth year as publisher, and 28th year of publication. The thing that has been reinforced for me between then and now is that advertising works. It takes repetition to get the word out there, but it spreads like wildfire when on the loose.

San Lorenzo Valley residents recognize the Directory, and value it. Many report using the online version at www.slvbd.com from their phones and when on the go. And those who haven’t embraced technology to its fullest, keep a spare copy in their car.

It’s with great pride that I thank my advertisers, past and present, for believing in the product, and keeping their ads going. Though I try to be diligent about adding new businesses, it’s inevitable that I may overlook some. There are nearly 900 businesses in the valley, many are home based and tucked in the woods. Let us know if you have a business, and would like to be listed.

It’s never too early to sign up for next year. Advertisers can now sign up for 2012-13 season online. By following an easy form on our Advertise page, your business can be on its way to increasing its good image in just a few minutes.

Promoting your business is the only way to stay visible. Local people want local services, from names they recognize. Advertising in the San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory builds name recognition for your business. SLVBD is the perfect venue to showcase your business to local residents.

Get noticed in the San Lorenzo Valley and attract local customers. Advertise your business, sign up today!

Remember, shop locally and support your local businesses.

Congratulations to Cheryl Welch and her beautiful butterfly photo which has been selected for this year’s front cover. Because this picture was so perfect, we could not live without it. We decided to go with it for this year. All other art entries are being held until next year, when the contest resumes. Any SLV resident can submit a photo of their art before April 1, 2012. For more information about the SLVBD Cover Art Contest, visit www.slvbd.com/art_contest.php.

Meanwhile, we are right on track with publishing and delivering the 2011-12 San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory. Expect to receive your copy in the mailbox by July. Thank you to all the businesses who have advertised, and made it possible with your support.

It’s never too early to sign up for next year. Advertisers can now sign up for 2012-13 season online. By following an easy form on our Advertise page, your business can be on its way to increasing its good image in just a few minutes.

Our art contest for the cover spot is in full swing. If you are a San Lorenzo Valley artist, we want to showcase your work on the cover of the San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory. The art contest has been something highly anticipated by local people for 27 years. Any kind of art is welcome. Take a photo of your paintings, sculptures and weavings, and submit today! Winner gets $100 and the cover spot. For more information, visit http://www.slvbd.com/art_contest.php. Deadline to submit is April 1, 2011. Winners will be announced May 1, 2011.

Colorful sea glass mosaic puzzle

Check out the new and original Sea Glass Jigsaw Puzzle. Created, photographed and designed in our studio, this limited edition 200 piece game is perfect for those who love to find surprises. Sea glass marbles, and other goodies, are tucked inside the mosaic photo. Build your 11×16 inch puzzle today, and get to know the picture we call Hidden Treasures. Only 250 were being printed, and they are bound to go fast. Recommended for ages 5 and up. For more information, visit http://www.theglasscrafter.com/Sea_Glass_Puzzle_269.html

Good news for San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory advertisers! You can now sign up for your 2011-12 ads and pay online at http://www.slvbd.com/advertise.php. In just a few minutes, your business can be on the way to increasing its image and name recognition throughout San Lorenzo Valley as well as everywhere online. Advertising is a reliable and effective way to spread the word about your business and instill a professional image in people’s minds. Whether you offer products or services, locals look inside San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory for information. The directory, which gets delivered to 15,000 mailboxes in Felton, Brookdale, Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek, stays around in most homes and businesses due to its user friendly size. The advertisers are organized alphabetically, as well as by category. Submit your own ad, or let us design one for you, and sign up to advertise today!

Another fine publication has been completed by us, and from initial reviews, it’s a hot product. The first order was received just minutes after we made the release public! Check out the new 2011 Sea Glass Calendar. Photographed and designed in our studio, this is a limited edition collectors item, with only 100 copies printed. Read more about it, and purchase this treasure, at http://www.theglasscrafter.com/2011_Sea_Glass_Calendar_218.html. To see the calendar in person, visit us at the Sea Glass Festival at Cocoanut Grove, November 6 and 7. We will be at theglasscrafter.com booth, which is our sea glass jewelry business. Hope to see you there! Make sure to pre-order the calendar as a great holiday gift. We are running a Two for $40 special until the show.

Fall is in the air, and local residents are looking for services to prepare them for the cold. San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory is a great resource for easily finding the necessary services.

Going through the back cover advertisers (shown with this post), one can get their house patched up by Paul B. Lawton Construction, or patch it himself by buying supplies at Scarborough Lumber.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation is there for people who feel under the weather during this time of seasonal change.

And if moving into a new house, or buying land is on the agenda, Donner Land & Mortgage Co. Inc. is the business to see about that.

Using goods and services that come from these trusted professionals keeps the economy local, and brings vitality as well as jobs into the area. It also provides the convenience of doing business with someone who is nearby, and understands the local needs.

Look for these and other fine services in the San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory, www.slvbd.com.

In other news, we are already looking for next year’s cover art. Read about the much anticipated San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory covert art contest at www.slvbd.com/art_contest.php, and tell all your friends to enter. Cover spot wins $100!