TODAY March 7, 2017
A Monthly Publication
President's Message
Maintaining the Pressure
 
As we move through the first quarter of 2017, politicos in our fair city turn their thoughts to our upcoming municipal elections. This year will be especially interesting as it brings the first district elections in districts 4, 5 and 6, as well as the Mayor's race. To top it off, only one of the four races will feature an incumbent, as two Council Members and the Mayor have reached their term limits.
 
Over the next few months, I'll be meeting with folks who might be interested in running for office, offering my thoughts on how they might fair in their races, and suggesting where they might find folks willing to help. If you're considering jumping in, feel free to give me a call or drop me an email ... I'd love to chat!
 
Beyond the search for qualified candidates, however, comes the need to...  
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After Hours Business Networking

Thursday March 9, 2017
Santa Barbara 
Masonic Lodge 
16 E. Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Join the Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region every 2nd Thursday for our monthly Business After Hours Networking Event! Join the Santa Barbara RiteCare  at the Santa Barbara Masonic Lodge as they sponsor the March After Hours!

The Santa Barbara RiteCare specializes in the evaluation and treatment of preschool through kindergarten age children who have delays with their speech and language development. At the mixer we will have one tour of the language center at 6:00 pm guided by our staff Speech Language Pathologists.
STATE OF THE CITY BREAKFAST

Wednesday March 22, 2017

Lobero Theater
33 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

7:00 AM - VIP Networking & Breakfast Reception @ El Paseo Restaurant

8:00 AM - State of the City Presentation with Mayor Helene Schneider & City Administrator Paul Casey



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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Happy People Win | Customer Service Academy

March 22 & 23, 2017
opal restaurant
1325 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM


We all talk a lot about customer service; we know it is the most important element of creating a successful, thriving business.

Join us for a fun-filled day (yes, you read that right!) and leave with tools to help your business grow from good to GREAT!

Coffee & Connections Breakfast

Thursday March 23, 2017
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

7:30 AM to 9:00 AM


Coffee & Connections Breakfast is our platform for marketing, connecting and growing your business! This monthly networking breakfast is a program that sits community leaders, business owners and representatives at the same table to engage and learn about what is going on in our business community.
MEET YOUR NEW MARKETING/EVENTS COORDINATOR
KARL EVERS

Karl Evers moved to Santa Barbara in 2012 from Sweden to study at Santa Barbara City College. After receiving his Associate Degree in Marketing he decided to continue his education through Antioch University Santa Barbara, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Marketing and Business. After being an intern at the Chamber for 6 months, Karl took over Cheyanne Brooks position as Marketing/Events Coordinator at the Chamber.

You can reach Karl by email or
by calling (805) 979-5007!
AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
STEPHEN HARDY, AFLAC

Our ambassador of the month for March 2017 is Stephen Hardy. He has been a part of the Chamber's Ambassador Team for over 2 years. Stephen is the District Sales Coordinator for Aflac for Santa Barbara County. He has been working with Aflac for the last 13 years, opening and servicing accounts, as well as recruiting and training sales agents for his team.

Leading a team of 8 agents they have worked hard to achieve the Founders Award for Management Excellence from Aflac for the last 7 quarters in a row. Stephen is currently looking to further develop and grow his team, with an emphasis on Spanish speaking agents to better service the needs of Santa Barbara County.

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NON-PROFIT OF THE MONTH

Learning. Living. Building Communities. 
 
Established in 1964, PathPoint (originally known as Work Training Programs, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities or disadvantages to reach their fullest potential.
 
At PathPoint, we consider the philosophy behind our mission as cause for celebration. We believe that all individuals with disabilities or disadvantages can achieve self-sufficiency and dignity. We're leaders in the fields of employment, community access, residential and behavioral health services...

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Lure Films began as a film production company in 2011, founded by Ky Schultz and joined by Bria Little in 2015. We quickly found that companies wanted and required video content that looked unique, expressed their brands, and told a captivating story. We also noticed that sometimes our clients didn't know how to utilize the final product so that it was able to stand out above the rest.
  
Stemming from these two needs, Lure quickly grew into a creative agency that is designed to work with clients of all  shapes and sizes, those who have video production and marketing demands with a dedicated internal team - and those who don't.
 
Our goal is to..... 

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IN THIS ALERT
WEEKLY WATER CONSERVATION MESSAGE

Claim your free high efficiency showerhead today! Help reduce your water use by picking up free high efficiency showerheads, available at multiple locations throughout the County. Click here  to find the pick-up location nearest you.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Photo Credit: @poseseawkwardly
2017 CHAMBER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VISITOR CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
New Business Members

Renewed Business Members
New Hospitality Members
New Executive Members
Renewed Executive Members
New Business Leader Council Members
Renewed Business Leader Council Members
New Business Leader Council Colleague Members
Coffee & Connection Breakfast
2017 Sponsors
 
March 23rd
After Hours Business Networking
2017 Sponsors

March 9th


April TBD  

2017 LAUNCH PARTY!

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Become an After Hours Business Networking Sponsor Today!

Contact Stephanie@sbchamber.org or call (805) 979-5013.

Bring business into your business through becoming a host and experience the benefits of sponsoring these fantastic networking events!

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