| Newsletter September 2010 Vol. 1 Issue 9
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September, 2010
Cushman
Chamber collaborates with WIB to create new jobs
The Chamber is
partnering with the Workforce Investment Board to develop jobs for youth
between the ages of 15 and 21. The program is targeted at young people who are
having a difficult time in the traditional school setting. We are looking for
employers who can provide mentoring and guidance to the young people. It is our
hope that through these jobs, the young people will move away from a propensity
to become involved in gangs and become enthused about their prospects for a
successful life.
The WIB program will
fund the full salary of the youth for the first 3 months of employment and half
the salary for the next 3 months. The jobs will pay $8/hr and can be either
full time or part time jobs. This is a chance for employers to make a real
difference in a young persons' life.
Contact me at steve@sbchamber.org if you would like to participate or if you have
questions.
Chamber creates new program "Business@Chamber
We know how tough it is to
succeed as a small business. There is never enough time. There's no one to
help. That's why we created the "Business@Chamber"
program.
Joining or renewing your
membership in the Chamber of Commerce gives you FREE and IMMEDIATE access to
the leading business consultants in our community. When you need advice, we are
there to help. It's like your own business school, individual education from 20
of our local experts.
If you were to spend an hour of
consultation with each of our experts, it would cost you more than $2,000.00.
As a member of the Chamber,
these services are FREE.
Business @ The Chamber brings you together with skilled business people
contracted to provide a free hour-long consultation to answer your questions
and solve your business issues. Our coupon program, valid for one year after joining, is valued at $2000
- one free hour with an expert in the field, with 20 different experts. You set
up the appointment, meet with the expert and gain invaluable knowledge to use in
the success of your business.
For details on this new
program, visit our website sbchamber.org or call 965-3023.
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Tour of China Information & Orientation
 Thursday evening, September 16, 2010
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Chamber Office - 924 Anacapa St.
Come meet Leo Liu, President of Citslinc, International. Learn details of the 2011 Tour of China, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce.RSVP to Marcia - 805.965.3023, ext. 103marcia@sbchamber.org |
| Government Relations Council
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL
September 16, 2010
7:30 AM
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the ballot items and propositions for election year 2010! |
News from the Santa Barbara Region
Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
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Visitor Center - 1 Garden St.  | September 2010
Visitor Center News
September 2010 August was very foggy and the visitors did not like it, but it didn't keep them away. We were very busy at The Visitor Center with many tourists from all over the world.
There is a new tour in town called DeeTours.
· DeeTours - City & Scenic Drive Tour: $15 adults,$10.00 children. 1-hour narrated tour
of Santa Barbara and Montecito highlights and scenic views by coastal and
mountain roads via a 21-foot 8-passenger Jeep Limo. Small dogs allowed, child
seats available. Leaves from in front of the Visitor Center daily, www.DeeToursofSB.com. Tickets
sold at The Visitor Center, 1 Garden Street, 805-965-3021/568-1811.
The
Visitor Center also sells tickets for these tours:
· Old Town Trolley Tours, $19.00 adults. One Free Youth. 2-Day
Pass per one paying adult. 90-minute narrated tour, includes free clam chowder
and store & museum discounts. Leaves from Stearns Wharf on the hour
starting at 10 am until 4 pm..
· Land and Sea Tours, $25.00 adults. $10.00 children. 90-minute
narrated tours in town and at sea aboard the amphibious vehicle Land Shark.
Daily 12, 2 and 4 pm from Stearns Wharf.
· Double Dolphin (50-ft catamaran) Coastal & Sunset Cruises ($25). 2
Hours. Leaves from The Sailing Center. Tickets sold at The Visitor Center,
1 Garden Street
· Day Go Tours: Santa Barbara
History Red Tile Tour includes gourmet cheese tasting and Santa Barbara Mission
Trail Tour includes tapas and sangria. Walking tours available Wednesday-Sunday. History Tour starts at 9:15 am and
Mission Trail Tour starts at 1:45 pm.
Waterfront Walking Tours available
on the weekends. Meet at the Maritime Museum, 10:30 am. Each tour is $31
special summer discount!
· Santa Barbara Backroads Wine Valley Tour, full day
tour includes 4 wineries plus lunch for $149. Afternoon tour includes 3
wineries for $99 (excluding tastings), $129 (tastings included).
Here is a list of a few of the fun things you can
do in September:
· 1st
Thursday Celebration,Santa Barbara Downtown
· 1st
Friday Celebration, Carpinteria
· Monday Wine & Cheese Tasting on The Canary Rooftop, 31 W. Carrillo St.
· Thu-Sat Evening in the Barrel
Room at Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St.
· Weekend Winedown with Free Live
Music at Oreana Winery, 28 Anacapa St.
· 3rd Wednesday Savor
Solvang, stroll, shop and wine taste at Solvang Park
· Sept 12 · Taste of the Town
· Sept 18 · Sandcastle Festival
· Sept 24-25 · West Beach Music Festival · Tickets
purchased at The Visitor Center
· Sept 25-26 · ArtWalk · Natural History Museum
Please
see The Chamber Web Site for all SEPTEMBER and MAIN EVENTS for 2010. Go to www.sbchamber.org, click on CALENDARS and
then CITY EVENTS.
Happy
September!
Annmarie
Rogers
Visitor
Center
1
Garden Street
Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5
805-965-3021
or 568-1811Annmarie@sbchamber.org |
Business is great in Santa Barbara...and Santa Barbara is great for business...
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