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Plan Ahead
Upcoming Events
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August "Fiesta"
B2B Breakfast
Tuesday, August 6th -
7:30 a.m.
St. Vincent's and Goleta Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to join us for August "Fiesta" B2B Breakfast. We're continuing the Fiesta celebrations with
La Presidenta Barbara Carroll and Spirit dancers
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so c
ome dressed in your Fiesta flare
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Ribbon Cutting at Miner's Ace Hardware
125 N. Fairview Avenue
Thursday, August 8th - 3:30 - 5:30
Come celebrate the grand opening of the new Miner's Ace Hardware in Goleta!
For questions, contact [email protected]
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6th Annual Mega Mixer at Hotel Californian
Thursday, August 22nd
5:30 - 7:30 PM
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2019 Goleta Chamber Event Dates
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2019 Goleta Lemon Festival
September 28 & 29, 2019
Girsh Park, Goleta
The Goleta Fall Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, September 28th!
70th Annual Goleta's Finest Community Awards Celebration
Saturday, November 23, 2019
6:00-10:00 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
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2019 TechTopia Summit: UC Santa Barbara Celebrates Goleta's High-Tech Industry and connection to the University
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Pi
ctured above: Kyle Lewis, UC Santa Barbara; Kirsten McLaughlin, Cox; Greg Fish, Estrada Ventures; Kathy Odell, WEV; Kristen Miller, Goleta Chamber of Commerce and Bill Macfadyen, Noozhawk.
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Technology is taking the world in new and exciting directions. Nowhere was this more apparent than at the fourth annual Goleta Chamber of Commerce's TechTopia Summit held at UC Santa Barbara on July 11th, 2019. Over 100 attendees gathered to enjoy an interactive walking tour that took them from the one-of-a-kind Allosphere Research Facility to the California Nanosystems Institute and then to the UC Santa Barbara Nanofabrication Facility.
At each stop, attendees were greeted by subject matter experts and given a tantalizing glimpse into the innovative work being done. Also showcased during the event were the partnerships between the local business community and the school. Discussions included how local entrepreneurs can collaborate with UCSB to take advantage of world-class facilities and gain access to the latest innovations and experts in their fields.
After the tour, everyone gathered for a reception and program at the beautiful Club and Guest House, overlooking the lagoon. A panel of experienced entrepreneurs shared their wisdom and insights about growing a business in Goleta. Panelists included Greg Fish, Entrada Ventures; Kathy Odell, Women's Economic Ventures (WEV); and Kyle Lewis, Technology Management Graduate Advisor at UC Santa Barbara. While growing a business in the Goodland is not without challenges, they all spoke positively about the unique opportunities available to the Goleta business community right in their own backyard.
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Goleta Chamber Updated on Cannabis in the County
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The Goleta Chamber has been keeping a close eye on the concerns regarding
cannabis in Santa Barbara County
due to the important impacts on our community. On July 1st
, the City of Goleta held a special meeting to pass a resolution requesting the County of Santa Barbara take immediate action to address and mitigate the impacts of outdoor cannabis cultivation.
The Chamber testified at the hearing to support the City's efforts.
The Chamber sent a letter and testified at the July 16th County Board of Supervisors
hearing. At this meeting, County Supervisors pushed forward more changes to Santa Barbara County's cannabis ordinances, including earlier requirements for odor control and efforts to speed up the permit-application review process.
The Chamber is requesting the County enact regulations that protect existing agriculture industries, that create a large buffer between the cannabis grows and our neighborhoods, and that the operations must have odor controls or other methods that ensure the odor does not negatively affect our local economy. We will continue to watch this important issue.
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Pictured left to right: Bill Macfadyen, Noozhawk and Chairman of the Goleta Chamber of Commerce; Kathy Vreeland, President, Buellton Chamber of Commerce; Kristen Miller, President & CEO, Goleta Chamber of Commerce; Mark Schneipp, California Economic Forecast Project; Suzanne Singh, Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce; Janet Silveria, President & CEO, Community Bank of Santa Maria; vice-chair, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Etta Waterfield, Santa Maria City Council.
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The newly-formed Santa Barbara County Chamber Coalition commissioned a report from the California Economic Forecast into the economic and fiscal impacts of restoring SYU's interim and full oil production in Santa Barbara County. The study was presented at the Goleta Chamber's July Issue and Policy Roundtable.
ExxonMobil's facility has been idle since May 2015. Until a pipeline alternative becomes available, ExxonMobil is pursuing a temporary trucking permit to transport crude oil to market - allowing for a phased restart of SYU. The interim trucking proposal would result in the creation of hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in new income and spending.
Restarting SYU would create a meaningful increase in funding to Santa Barbara County public safety, fire protection, local government services and the local K-14 public school system.
Restarting ExxonMobil's three platforms, plus replacing the Plains pipelines, would bring in an estimated $8 million a year in additional property tax revenues.
Key findings of the report tie the vital funding missing from Santa Barbara County to the shutdown of SYU.
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The City of Goleta wants to make sure you are prepared in the event of a power outage. Southern California Edison (SCE) has recently developed a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plan to shut off power when hot, dry, and windy weather could start a wildfire. A PSPS outage will last as long as dangerous weather conditions exist, plus the amount of time it takes for power company workers to inspect and repair the equipment in the affected area(s). Residents of Goleta (and anyone with SCE) need to prepare for a power outage that could last 3-5 days. For more information, please go to
SCE's PSPS webpage or call their customer service line at 1-800-655-4555.
To help the community prepare, local agencies have put together information on what a PSPS could mean for you (i.e. food spoilage, no internet, businesses closed, etc.) and what you can do now to prepare (i.e. have a battery powered radio, put together an emergency kit, etc.). Please review the information below:
It is also recommended to register for emergency alerts from the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (SBCOEM) at
www.ReadySBC.org. You can also sign up to receive emergency information from the City of Goleta by going to
https://tinyurl.com/goletaemergency, texting Goleta Emergency to 468311, or calling 805-961-7508.
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We welcomed one new member in July:
Steps to Learning Montessori School - Ruwini Goonewardena.
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Ribbon Cutting - New Sidewalk & Improvements on Fairview Avenue
Thursday, August 1st - 11:00 a.m.
500 N. Fairview Avenue
The public is invited to attend the City of Goleta's ribbon cutting of the new sidewalk and other improvements on Fairview Avenue between the Goleta Valley Library and Fairview Gardens. For questions, contact Jaime Shaw at [email protected].
Nominate an Environmental Hero for Cox Conserves Heroes Award Through July 31st, 2019
The Cox Conserves Heroes program honors environmental volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in their local communities. One California Cox Conserve Hero will designate a $10,000 grant to the environmental nonprofit of their choice, given by the James M. Cox Foundation, the Cox-affiliated foundation. The James M. Cox Foundation will also award $50,000 to the national winner's nonprofit of choice.
Gallery Space at Goleta Valley Library: Art Groups Invited to Request One-Month Exhibitions
The Goleta Valley Library is now accepting reservation requests for the use of the multipurpose room gallery space for the calendar year 2020. Local non-profit and other group art organizations and associations are invited to submit requests for use of the display space for art exhibitions.
MJ Cafe - Daily Specials (All Day!)
6985 Santa Felicia Drive (inside Ice in Paradise)
Come by and enjoy daily specials at MJ Cafe! Everything from buy one, get one free pizza deals to 25% off all bottles of wine or baked jumbo wings for only $7. There's always a great reason to stop and enjoy some delicious nibbles and refreshing beverages.
American Riviera Bank's Barbara Caballero-Muñoz Honored in Latino Business Awards
The Pacific Coast Business Times' Latino Business Awards announced Barbara Caballero-Muñoz, VP, Loan Administrator at American Riviera Bank, as the honoree in the Banking & Finance category. The awards remarked on Caballero-Muñoz's work ethic, contributions to the community, and her dedication to her family
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American Riviera Bank Welcomes Jen Napoli as Vice President, Regional Branch Banking Manager
Jenifer Napoli joins American Riviera Bank where she will continue doing what she does best: building great teams and growing customer relationships. With 15 years of managerial experience in the region, Napoli's expertise fits American Riviera Bank's goals to deliver true community banking across our communities.
American Riviera Bank - Speaking of Business: Residential Real Estate
5880 Calle Real, Goleta
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for a free workshop in the "Speaking of Business" series. The topic will be Residential Real Estate and will focus on trends in the current housing and mortgage market.
Cox Groundbreaking Event
22 S. Fairview
Monday, August 12, 2019
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
You are invited to Cox's critical telecommunications facility for a groundbreaking event. Cox is upgrading their networking and renovating their campus to bring the latest products and services to all customers in the Santa Barbara market. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Martin Huerta at
[email protected] or (805) 681-3715.
Seventh Annual Dam Dinner
Lake Los Carneros Dam
Enter off of North La Patera Lane or Stow House (304 N. Los Carneros Rd)
Saturday, August 17, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come out for a dam fine evening with friends and family! Listen to live music, enjoy dinner outside (purchase from a food truck or bring your own) and make new friends by bringing a dessert to share.
2019 Santa Barbara Heart & Stroke Walk
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E. Cabrillo Street, Santa Barbara
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Event Time: 8:30 a.m.
Join walkers and runners from across Santa Barbara County as they step out to have fun, get inspired, & support a meaningful cause.
As the signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk is a family-friendly event that promotes physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle. This year 2,000 walkers will participate in a family friendly 3 mile walk raising funds to save lives from this country's No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke.
Lemon Run 2019
Presented by the Goleta Education Foundation
Goleta Beach Park
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Registration/Packet Pickup begins at 7:00 a.m.
The Lemon Run is back! With competitive 5K (Jr. Grand Prix) and 10K (Grand Prix) races, and our popular 1K Family Fun Run, we've got something for everyone. Come celebrate the Goleta Valley community while we raise money for Innovation Grants, given to educators in Goleta Valley elementary schools to support new and exciting learning opportunities for students.
Page Youth Center Announces New Partnership With Blenders
The Page Youth Center is delighted to announce its new partnership with Blenders! Beginning this year PYC's popular Winter Basketball League which serves over 800 1st-8th grade boys and girls each year will be sponsored by Blenders and will be known as The Blenders Basketball League.
Click here for more information...
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