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November 2012
Vol. 3, Issue 11
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Stay updated!
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Member Events
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Tuesday, November 6
Election Day
Don't forget to vote!
Thursday, November 8
The Chamber's Monthly Networking Breakfast. From 7:30 to 9:00 AM at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way Ste. 190. Call (805) 965-3023 or email danielle@sbchamber.org to register.
Sunday, November 11
Benefit luncheon and show featuring live Brazilian music, dancing and all you can eat Feijoada and Brazilian BBQ at the Butler Event Center, 3744 State Street from12 PM to 4 PM. $35 for adults and $10 for children. Reserve your tickets today by calling (805) 259-8318 or emailing marianosbdance@yahoo.com.
November 11 & 12
California Pizza Kitchen would like to invite all veterans and active military to have a free meal on November 11th or 12th. It's CPK's way of saying thank you for the tremendous commitment, sacrifice, and heroism that our service men and women have shown.
Tuesday, November 13
Please join us for the DCH Lexus of Santa Barbara Ribbon Cutting at 350 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. To RSVP please call (805) 979-3628 or email rsvp@dchlexusofsantabarbara.com.
November 13 & 14
The Enterprise Fish Company will be celebrating their 35th anniversary next month. To celebrate the restaurant's landmark success, its founding owners will be hosting a two-day Roll Back celebration where menu prices will be rolled back to what they were in 1977.
Thursday, November 15
We invite all new members to join us for an orientation and demonstration on how to get the most out of your Chamber membership.
Thursday, November 15
Join the Chamber in welcoming Coastal Design Window Fashions to the Santa Barbara region. The ribbon cutting will take place Thursday, November 15th at 16 A West Calle Laureles, Santa Barbara. For more information please email info@coastaldesignsb.com or danielle@sbchamber.org.
Saturday, November 17
The American Diabetes Association is bringing the Tour de Cure back to scenic Santa Barbara. Whether a leisurely 8-mile ride along the coast is your "speed" or a challenging 67-mile course is what you crave, the Tour De Cure has something for everyone. To find out more information on the Santa Barbara Tour de Cure or to register please visit
or call Linda Rosso at (805) 845-5143.
Monday, November 19
McDonald's Ribbon Cutting
The Central Coast McDonald's Restaurants are celebrating a Grand Reopening on Monday, November 19. This updated McDonald's location will feature a new contemporary design and modern updates including chairs made from 100% recycled Coca-Cola bottles. Join us for the McDonald's Ribbon Cutting on November 19th at 1213 State Street at 8:30 AM.
Thursday, November 22
Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mondays
Monday Madness at our downtown location. Blowouts for only $22 every Monday, start the week out with great looking hair. Mention Monday Madness when making your appointment.
Ongoing JumpOnTheSchoolBus Holiday Light Tours The trolly is sold out and JumpOnTheSchoolBus is filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to reserve a spot with JumpOnTheSchoolBus for your Santa Barbara Light Tour. Make your reservation today at Ongoing Are you ready radio?
Santa Barbara County Emergency Broadcasts. Provides the information needed during an emergency.
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Board of Directors
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Chair
Janet Garufis
Vice Chair
Scott Hadley
Treasurer
Joanne Funari
Secretary
Laura McIver
Immediate Past Chair Michael Holliday Steven A. Amerikaner Earl Armstrong Steve Byrd Tom Caesar Renee Grubb Steve Hyslop Paul Jaconette Jonathan Miller Lisa Rivas Cynder Sinclair Nathan Sigler Lifetime Board Members John Davies John Wiemann
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Don't Miss Santa Barbara Region Chamber's New Coffee & Connections Breakfast
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LAST CHANCE FOR HOT SHEET REGISTRATION THIS WEEK!!
Need business connections and referrals? Don't miss the Chamber's new networking breakfast. Make your reservations today for the NEW COFFEE & CONNECTIONS BREAKFAST on November 8 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Thanks to Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro as our food sponsor.
Maximize your connections by registering early, by noon on November 5, and get your name on the "HOT SHEET." This is your marketing call sheet for the month.
Each attendee does a 20 second commercial. Make it fun so people remember you. A prize will be given to the best commercial.
Bring lots of business cards and marketing materials for the networking table and a door prize for additional mention. Want more time to promote your business? For just $300 you can be a breakfast sponsor. Benefits include pre-event marketing, a 2-minute commercial at your sponsored breakfast, and your marketing materials on every table.
Where else can you have fun promoting your product or service and be in a beautiful place with a healthy menu for only $25 pre-registered price for members and $35 for non-members. At the door price is only $35 for members and $45 for non-members. We encourage you to bring your employees with you to increase your exposure.
Mark your calendars now for the second Thursday of each month for 7:30 a.m. at the Maritime Museum for the Coffee & Connections Breakfast.
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Business of the Month
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Coastal Design
Window Fashions
Coastal Design is a family owned window covering business that has over 50 years experience in the field. They are specialists in custom window coverings including shutters, shades, motorization, blinds, draperies and more. Coastal Design does in-home consultations with all their clients for a completely customized experience picking their colors, fabrics and styles made specifically for your home or office. The specialists at Coastal Design have a passion for creating beautiful, energy-efficient window treatments and are dedicated to working with their clients to develop a space that reflects their style and fits their budget. Customers may also visit Coastal Design's showroom on Calle Laureles where they may have a hands-on introduction to many of the beautiful Hunter Douglas products they offer.
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| Don't Forget to Order Your 2013 Labor Law Posters | |
The Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure your business is in compliance and urges you to place your 2013 poster order today to ensure delivery by January 1. Posters will be shipped in mid-December. Please call the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce at (805) 965-3023 or email danielle@sbchamber.org to order your poster today.
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Montecito Bank & Trust is proud to be hosting its second B2B seminar series of business-to-business events that are designed to provide valuable information and actionable advice from national and local business experts. Businesses of all sizes and nonprofit executive directors will benefit from attending these events. We invite you to cover these events which include networking time and information booths from local business service providers. To register, CLICK HERE.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 Event
Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
Format and Topic: Keynote Address- Preparing Your Business for the Future
Location: Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara
Presenter: Kyle Enger, Founding Partner & Principal, BBI Financial, Inc.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Event
Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
Format and Topic: Keynote Address- Thinking Beyond "Likes"
Location: Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara
Presenter: Matt Hicks, Former Communications Manager, Facebook
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Visitor Center
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Santa Barbara Visitor Center Newsletter
November 2012
October in Santa Barbara was the best! So many festivals: The Avocado Festival, Harbor & Seafood Festival, Lemon Festival & Car Show, Old-Time Fiddlers Convention & Festival were all a success. We even had a Beer Festival and a Chowder Cook-Off Fest where Chuck's Waterfront Grill won the People's Choice Award!
And here is some great news! Santa Barbara Airbus was named "2012 Outstanding Operator of The Year by California Bus Association". Eric Onnen and his wife Kelly Onnen, along with their partner Mark Klopstein, inaugurated their transportation service in 1983. The company now has a fleet of 19 deluxe motor coaches, 4 mini-coaches and "The Black Pearl Limo Bus." Services not only include 16 daily trips to/from SB/LAX; but also offer private Charter Bus Service, public Day Trips and Multi-Day Adventures.
Here are some interesting events for the rest of the year:
* Nov 2-4, UCSB Parents and Family Weekend
* Nov 8-11, New Noise Music Conference & Festival
* Nov 11, Veterans Day Parade, State Street
* Nov 11, 1st Annual Wheels on the Wharf
* Nov 17-18, 19th Annual Holiday Marketplace at the SB Botanic Garden
* Nov 17-18, Orchid Treasures, SB Museum of Natural History
* Nov 22, Thanksgiving Day (SB Zoo is open from 10-3:30)
* Nov 30, Downtown Holiday Parade
* Dec 1-19, Solvang Holiday Julefest Celebration
* Dec 1-2, Annual Tribal and Folk Arts Marketplace, SB Museum of Natural History
* Dec 3, Sledding at the Zoo and Snow Leopard Festival
* Dec 9, SB Motorcycle Toy Run
* Dec 9, Harbor Parade of Lights
* Dec 31, Santa Barbara Symphony: New Year's Eve Pops Concert, The Granada
For many more events go to: www.sbchamber.org, click on Calendars and then City Events. All ongoing events are listed at the beginning followed by events in date order.
Happy November!
Annmarie Rogers
Visitor Center
805-965-3021
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| Thank You to All of Our Members Who Have Renewed This Month | | |
Business Leaders:
Members:
Arcadia Studio - Barbara Koutnik/Coldwell Banker - Blenders-In-The-Grass - Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Diani Building Corporation - DocuProducts Corporation - Dr. Leigh Ann Bradley - Earl Warren Showgrounds - Franzen & Franzen, LLP - Gordon & Grant Hot Tubs & Spas - Greg Tice/Sotheby's International Realty - Human Resources Consortia - Italian Pottery Outlet - La Aroma De Havana Cigar Lounge - Lara Property Management - Lawcopy, LLC - Lenz Pest Control - Los Padres Council BSA - McConnell's Fine Ice Cream - Mullen & Henzell, LLP - Neptune Society - Palazzio - Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura, & San Luis Obispo Counties - Pueblo Viejo Properties/Professional Investment Planning - Rancho San Marcos Golf Course - Raymond Johansen, DMD, Inc. - Rogers Sheffield & Campbell - Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Santa Barbara Securities, Inc. - Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park - Santa Barbara Symphony - Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation - Silvio Di Loreto, Inc. - Snyder Law, LLP - The Franciscan Inn - Tierra Contracting - Wolfe & Associates, Property Services - Young Construction
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