Spotlighting Innovation: Arrow Plumbing Drain & Repair Service and Trojan Petroleum Acknowledged as Santa Maria’s Small Businesses of the Quarter

Two Santa Maria businesses, Arrow Plumbing Drain & Repair Service and Trojan Petroleum, have been recognized as the local small businesses of the quarter for April through June 2024.

Arrow Plumbing Drain & Repair Service is a family-owned business started by Daniel Keuma in 1991 after he relocated from Hawaii. The company has since grown to seven trucks and eight employees and offers services to both residential and commercial customers. They are also active in supporting community events and charities.

Trojan Petroleum, located at 1665 West Betteravia Rd. in Santa Maria, was founded 43 years ago by Bud and Ebba Richards. The company has become a full-service petroleum distributor specializing in delivering fuel to farm locations and job sites throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. They also operate as an independently owned Pacific Pride cardlock site with 15 delivery trucks. Trojan Petroleum is a member of various local civic groups.

The recognition program is designed to honor two local small businesses chosen by the Chamber on four occasions throughout the year. Criteria for selection include having fewer than 20 employees, being in operation for at least five years, being physically located within the city limits, and being a member of the local Chamber of Commerce in good standing. This recognition provides the chosen businesses with valuable exposure and reminds the community of the unique, diverse, and long-standing businesses that call Santa Maria home.

To view the full ceremony honoring these businesses, you can watch the City’s livestream of the Tuesday City Council meeting on April 16, 2024, at Santa Maria City Hall Chambers. For more information, visit CityofSantaMaria.org.