City of Santa Maria

City of Santa Maria:

Slogan: Shape Your Career While Shaping Your Community

Description: Located along California’s beautiful Central Coast, the City of Santa Maria is the largest and most populous city in the County of Santa Barbara with more than 100,000 residents. The city is known for its world-famous Santa Maria style tri-tip barbecue, succulent strawberries, and world-class wine country. Santa Maria's evolving Smart City, Safe City initiative pairs technology and data with safety and security, catering to the needs of the growing community. The city's economy is expanding with a healthy combination of commercial and manufacturing development, education, oil production, the local public airport, and the nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base. The city's General Plan focuses on the jobs-housing balance and economic diversity, while continually accommodating dynamic change. Santa Maria also hosts popular events such as the Elks Rodeo and Parade, the Santa Barbara County Fair, summer concerts in the park, and Downtown Fridays. The city boasts baseball fields, numerous parks and playgrounds, a community youth center with an outdoor swimming pool, and year-round theater at the PCPA Theaterfest.

Founded: 1905

Headquarter: United States

Website: www.cityofsantamaria.org/smartcity

Job Openings Page: www.cityofsantamaria.org/hr

This presents an opportunity for investment in a city that is embracing innovation and growth. With its strategic location, economic diversification, and commitment to community development, the City of Santa Maria has the potential to offer valuable investment opportunities for ventures seeking to contribute to the city's sustainable development.