Downtown Business Spotlight is a virtual interview series, where we chat and get to know our Santa Barbara business owners. Join us for this interview series in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Independent, each Thursday at 3 PM.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 3 PM

TOPIC: Breakfast & Brunch

Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with Alex Natrielli (D’Angelo Bakery) and Juan Jimenez (JJ’s Diner) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.
Did you miss the last Downtown Business Spotlight?
Watch it below!

TOPIC: 1st Thursday

Hear Charles Donelan in conversation with Andi Garcia (ArtCrawlSB), Alexandra Terry (Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara), and Diane and Ralph Waterhouse (Waterhouse Gallery) in last week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.
State Street Promenade Market
Every Thursday, 3:00 - 7:30 pm
State Street between Canon Perdido & Figueroa
We invite you to join us Thursday evenings at the State Street Promenade Market to help support local businesses, restaurants, artisans, and performers.
The market is located between Carrillo and Figueroa streets every Thursday. 
Come see local participating artisan vendors, stores, and restaurants along with LIVE performances! This week join us in welcoming Justin and Alexis Lepard to the market stage this week! We are very happy to have these two talented musicians with us. Their set will be between 5:30 - 7:30 pm in front of Santa Barbara Travel Bureau at 1028 State Street. Come on by and bring your lawn chair to stay and watch after shopping and strolling the market or have some food and drinks at Oppi'z or Embermill for dinner and a show.

See you at the market and thank you for coming!

Email amy@downtownsb.org for questions and inquiries! 
ATTENTION Restaurants, Cafes, Food Vendors, and Bakers

We invite you to join our State Street Promenade Market! 

With the holidays around the corner, it is the perfect time to come on out and sell some delicious treats out on State Street. Located right on State Street with all kinds of fun activations every week the State Street Promenade Market offers a great location, entertainment, and atmosphere! 

To participate in the awesome community event as a food vendor, please click here to learn more!

Email amy@downtownsb.org for questions and inquiries!
Give Back This Holiday Season

Help us support the amazing work that Unity Shoppe is doing by bringing non-perishable foods and new toys to drop at our information booth at the State Street Promenade Market every Thursday from 3:00 - 7:30 pm. 

Email amy@downtownsb.org if you have any questions.

Click here to learn more about all of the great work that Unity Shoppe does for our community.
Downtown Santa Barbara November Mixer

Join us at the Local's Collective to network with fellow business professionals and enjoy a casual glass of wine. Meet the Downtown Santa Barbara staff, downtown business community members, and hear updates on upcoming happenings downtown. Members of the public are welcome as well!

$10 for members of the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, $15 for non-members. Tickets at the door will be $20Price includes a glass of wine.

Vaccine and/or negative tests will be checked at the door. Here's the link to access digital vaccine cards.

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of the Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara here.
Small Business Saturday

Mark your calendars - Small Business Saturday falls on November 27, 2021! Downtown Santa Barbara has been a Small Business Champion since 2014. We share and encourage the community to Shop Small throughout the Holiday Season. We connect local shoppers and local businesses through the Shop Small Movement to celebrate the spirit of the season. Help to encourage our community to stay safe while supporting small businesses during the Holiday Season.
 
Downtown Businesses - Click HERE to sign up and learn about Marketing Resources
Low Pigeon Now Open at 705 Anacapa Street
 
Low Pigeon is finally open in the Los Arcos building at 705 Anacapa Street! Open everyday from 7am - 1pm.
Athleta Opens at 733 State Street in November
 
Register below to stay in the know on Grand Opening news, promotions, discounts, giveaways and product info for their new store.
Economic Development Collaborative Office Hours

Who do you turn to for business advice? The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is a highly successful regional non-profit funded by the SBA. Its sole purpose is to provide no-cost services in order to form and grow new business through its Small Business Development Center. The EDC's experienced team of over 50 professional consultants works with business owners one-on-one to help with marketing, finance, strategic planning, operations, international trade, and much more.

Representatives of the EDC will be available at the offices of Downtown Santa Barbara on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am -12:00 pm beginning November 17. Sign up for your appointment to learn more about the no-cost services your business can access: calendly.com/sbedc.
Unlock More Than Unlimited Trips

Through the end of 2021, any new membership sign up with Santa Barbara Bcycle gets you 3 free classes with Core Power Yoga

Sign up for your Annual or Monthly Membership and redeem your 3 free classes today!