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SETTING THE STAGE FOR 2013

The Chamber has just finished a very busy and productive year of transition. The Board of Directors, the Transition Team and the staff spent a significant amount of time fine tuning a new strategic plan, initiating new member benefit programs and having dialogue with members and community leaders.

Scott Hadley, Managing Partner, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP, took up the reins of Chamber board chair on January 1. Janet Garufis, 2012 board chair, will formally pass the gavel to Scott at the State of the Chamber annual meeting/awards luncheon on Thursday, February 7.

Interim CEO Zoe Taylor states, "This is a very important event for the Chamber membership, government officials and community leaders to attend. Ms. Garufis will share the accomplishments of 2012 with Mr. Hadley highlighting the new 2013 Chamber Business Plan. " She also said, "Awards will be presented to the Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year, along with the Community Collaboration Award, the Innovator Award and the Student of the Year Award. This is a great event to kick off the New Year."

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Stephanie Armstrong at 805-965-3023 or Stephanie@sbchamber.org. Make your reservations with Danielle Singer at Danielle@sbchamber.org For more information visit www.sbchamber.org

Zoe J. Taylor

Interim President/CEO

Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce

This Thursday!
Coffee & Connections Breakfast Don't Miss! Our first Coffee & Connections Breakfast of the New Year is this Thursday, January 10th!! Register TODAY! Please email danielle@sbchamber.org with your completed registration form or fax it to (805) 966-5954. To download a PDF of this registration form CLICK HERE!

5th Annual State of the Chamber
Please join us at our 5th Annual State of the Chamber Luncheon on Thursday February 7, 2013 at the Four Seasons Biltmore - Coral Casino. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities contact Stephanie at stephanie@sbchamber.org or call 805-965-3023 ext.103. To RSVP email Danielle at danielle@sbchamber.org or call 805-965-3023.

Business of the Month

Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro

Renaud's is a bakery specializing in French pastries and French style cakes. We offer an extensive menu inspired from the Provence region of France, and Renaud's personal favorites. Our retail selection includes imported delicacies, homemade candies, and fresh fruit preserves.

Visit us for breakfast or lunch and take home one of our elegant cakes or pastries. Chef Renaud Gonthier has brought his French pastry skills and culinary background to Santa Barbara.

Chamber Events

Thursday, January 10th
Coffee & Connections Breakfast
The Chamber's monthly Coffee & Connections Breakfast will occur at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Be ready for fast-paced networking with a 20 second commercial for your company and bring any marketing materials for extra promotion. To register call Danielle at 805-965-3023 or email danielle@sbchamber.org.

Thursday, February 7th
State of the Chamber

The 5th Annual State of the Chamber Luncheon will take place Thursday, February 7th, 2013 at The Four Seasons Biltmore - Coral Casino - 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. RSVP by January 31st. For more information or to register call Danielle at 805-965-3023 or email danielle@sbchamber.org.

Member Events

Saturday, January 26th

Satellite @ Hotel Indigo

Opening Reception: CAF Satellite @ Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara presents a group exhibiton Limuw: An Ode to the Sea, featuring artists: Miya Ando, Jules de Balincourt, Graham Caldwell, Zoe Crosher, Bill Dewey, Kim Fisher, Kimberly Hahn, Emilie Halpern, Mary Heebner, Virginia McCracken and Raymond Saá.

Like an ode, the second annual exhibition at Santa Barbara Contemporary Art Forum's satellite location at Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara, is in praise of, or dedicated to the sea. For more information contact Jenn Kennedy by calling (805)966-5373 x104 or email press@sbcaf.org.

February 1, 2013

National Wear Red Day

Wear red on the 10th Annual National Wear Red Day to stand with women in the fight against their No. 1 killer: heart disease. Because when Women Go Red, all of us -- women and men -- join together to support swifter action for women's health, increased funding, and more research, all for the ultimate goal of saving women's lives. For more information contact 805-963-8862 or visit www.goredsb.com.

Mondays

Shine Blow Dry Bar

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
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American Heart Association Goes Red for Women
Join the American Heart Association on Friday, February 1, 2013 for the 10th Annual National Wear Red Day. Wear red to stand with women in the fight against their No.1 killer: heart disease. For more information visit www.goredsb.com or call 805-963-8862.

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.

Santa Barbara Visitor Center Report

December was a delightful month with many festivals and parades. The Gray Whales have already started moving south and the Monarch Butterflies have arrived at Ellwood Beach.

Here are the Main Events for 2013:

* SB International Film Festival , January 24-February 3

* International Orchid Show, March 8-10

* SB's 231^st Birthday & Founding Day, April 20

* Earth Day, April 20-21

* SB Fair & Expo, April 24-28

* Sea Festival, April 27

* Jewish Festival, April 28

* SB National Public Gardens Day, May 10

* The Amgen Tour will come through Santa Barbara May 15 & 16

* Classic and Hot Rod Car Show, May 18-19

* I Madonnari, May 25-27

* Live Oak Music Festival, June 14-16

* Summer Solstice Parade, June 22

* Independence Day Celebration, July 4

* Olde 4^th of July, Rancho La Patera & Stow House, July 4

* Goleta Fireworks Festival, Girsh Park, July 4

* Pacific Pride Festival, Leadbetter Beach, July 13

* French Festival, Oak Park, July 13-14

* CA Wine Festival, Chase Palm Park/ Soccer Field, July 18-20

* Greek Festival, Oak Park, July 27-28

* Fiesta- Old Spanish Days, July 31-August 4

* Woodies Car Show, SB City College, August 16

* Taste of the Town, Riviera Park, September 8

* ArtWalk, Natural History Museum, September 28-29

* Lemon Festival & Car Show, (cars Sat. only) Girsh Park, September 28-29

* Epicure.sb: A Month to Savor Santa Barbara, October

* Fall Plant Sale, Botanic Garden, October

* Avocado Festival, Carpinteria, October 4-6

* Harbor & Seafood Festival, October 12

* Old-Time Fiddlers Convention & Festival, Stow House, October 13

* Halloween Safe Trick or Treat Downtown, October 31

* Veterans Day Parade, State Street, November 11

* Downtown Holiday Parade, December 6

* Annual SB Motorcycle Toy Run , December 8

* Harbor Parade of Lights, December 8

For information about 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 New Year!

Annmarie Rogers

Visitor Center

805-965-3021

* SB's 231st Birthday & Founding Day, April 20

* Earth Day, April 20-21

* SB National Public Gardens Day, May 10

* Classic and Hot Rod Car Show, May 18-19

* SB's 231^st Birthday & Founding Day, April 20