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Post-disaster Business Resources
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The following local non-profits working to aid recovery after the disaster.
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Chamber Assists Displaced Workers
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The Chamber is working with members with establishments that had to close due to the mudslides to send employees to Goleta businesses who could use them. Restaurants and hotels, in particular, have been able to refer their out-of-work professionals to hotels and restaurants in Goleta.
If you have displaced employees or need temporary help during this time, please contact [email protected]
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February "We Love Our Members" B2B Breakfast with American Heart Association
Tuesday, February 6th
Join us fo
r our "We Love Our Members" B2B Breakfast and hear more about the great work the American Heart Association is doing in our community. Click here to register...
New Leaders Issue and Policy Roundtable
Thursday, March 1st
Join us for our New Leaders Issue and Policy Roundtable with Mayor Paula Perotte, Deputy City Manager Carmen Nichols and new Planning Director, Peter Imhoff.
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Save the date! The 11th Annual State of the City presented by the Goleta Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Goleta, will be held Friday, April 6th at The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara. The event will
feature presentations by Mayor Paula Perotte and City Manager, Michelle Greene.
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The last two months have been an unprecedented time in our community.
The recent natural disasters have impacted every aspect of our lives and the Chamber hopes to help our business members as we recover as a community. We are so grateful for the amazing fire personnel and first responders who have worked tirelessly and heroically on the front lines and in our communities.
We will be holding a business recovery luncheon on Wednesday, January 31st. See below for more information...
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The Goleta Chamber of Commerce is holding our January Issue and Policy Roundtable addressing the needs of businesses as our community recovers from the Thomas Fire and mudslides. Please join us tomorrow to hear from a panel of speakers regarding insurance, marketing your business and wellness after the disaster.
- Kathy Janega Dykes, Visit Santa Barbara
- Susan Rodriguez, Brown and Brown Insurance
- Suzanne Grimmesey, Chief Quality Care and Strategy Officer/PIO
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Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Trump's major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration's Administrator Linda McMahon announced.
The declaration covers Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as a result of the wildfires, flooding, mudflows and debris flows directly related to the wildfires that began Dec. 4, 2017.
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There has been a lot of concern over mud from Montecito being transported to Goleta Beach. The Chamber's committee, Friends of Goleta Beach Park, is continuing to monitor the activity that is being dumped at the beach/park with the same concerns that the general public has with the high toxicity and bacterial levels published to date. While patrons of the County beach and park understand the urgency of this cleanup project, many visitors (pier fishing, water activities, beach walkers, and park users) want a better understanding of the consequences going forward. Further analysis with all related agencies including BEACON and UCSB will continue to identify any hazards to marine life and humans. Updates will be posted soon on
friendsofgoletabeachpark.org
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The Chamber welcomed five business leaders from a variety of Goleta industries to join the Chamber's board of 25. The Chamber Board of Directors
set the course, mission and policy direction of the area's largest business association.
Incoming Board Members include Renee Grubb, Village Properties; Donna Lewis, Goleta Union School District; Matt Long, Signature Flight Support; Rich Nahas, Glen Annie Golf Club; and Tony Vallejo, CPA.
The Chamber welcomed new board members and celebrated its Annual Membership Meeting on January 24th at the new Hilton Garden Inn Spyglass Rooftop. The evening celebrated outgoing board members, Dave Clark and Francois DeJohn. The Ambassador of the Year Award was given to Emily Atkins and the Chairman's Award was given to Marty Plourd.
The Chamber
unveiled
their five-year strategic plan initiatives: Visitor Services, Old Town Goleta, Economic Development and Community Relations. These new strategic initiatives will be the top priority for the Chamber of Commerce; building upon our existing base of services and programs.
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Apeel Sciences Celebrates New Home in Goleta
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Deckers Brands Goes Solar
The community gathered on January 18th to celebrate one of Goleta's largest employers, Deckers Brands, unveiling their new solar technology in partnership with Brighten Solar. Deckers Brands campus has gone completely solar, helping to reduce their energy cost and save the planet. Click here for more information... ADD LINK
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