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The Chamber publishes a monthly Newsletter full of information for and about the business community.
Past Events
Santa Barbara Employers Salute National Work and Family Month — October, 2008
The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, First 5 Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara City, and the Downtown Santa Barbara Employer Child Care Partnership have joined together to proclaim October as Work and Family Month in Santa Barbara and invite all local employers to participate. "I believe that Human Beings have no more important work than caring for their children. And by that, I mean all of the world's children. The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping with the important work of the Downtown Santa Barbara Employer Child Care Partnership in their role of helping our children and encourages all employers to join the Partnership's efforts to support Santa Barbara's Work and Family Month" stated Steve Cushman, President of Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce.
National Work and Family Month encourages all employers to pause during the month of October to communicate and celebrate progress on creating healthier work environments. To make the most of October Work and Family Month, all Santa Barbara employers are encouraged to take part in local recognition of work-life balance. Over the past two years, the Downtown Santa Barbara Employer Child Care Partnership, a group of local downtown employers, has dedicated tremendous efforts to supporting child care and the balance of work and family in Santa Barbara. The champion efforts of the Partnership inspired the collective proclamation of Work and Family month in Santa Barbara.
The Downtown Santa Barbara Employer Child Care Partnership is recognizing all employers who participate in October's Work and Family as model employers and wants to know exactly how each employer is saluting Work and Family Month. Partaking in Work and Family month makes employees proud and increases visibility as an employer of choice for potential employees.
Participating in Santa Barbara's Work and Family Month is easy! Go to http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/ece/survey/WorkAndFamily.asp for a downloadable resolution for employer use, a template to collect and publicize current work-life balance programs and policies, instructions regarding the collection of testimonials, quotes and photos from employees on how they successfully manage child care and work-life challenges, as well as additional work-life resources.
For more information about getting involved in Santa Barbara?s Work and Family Month and obtaining copies of the Resolution template, Work-Life Self audit and other Work and Family Month resources, or to get involved in the Downtown Santa Barbara Employer Child Care Partnership, contact Holly Goldberg at hgold@countyofsb.org, 884-8062 or go to http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/ece/survey/WorkAndFamily.asp.
Government Relations Council — October 23, 2008
The meeting you won't want to miss! ( If you missed it, listen here! )
Gear up for this months meeting on local measures and state propositions.
Measure A (transportation and sales tax),
1A (high speed rail), 3 (kids hospital bonds), 8 (sex and marriage), and 10 (alternative fuels),
Measure H and I (parcel tax for schools),
Prop 4 (abortion), 5 (drug rehab), 7 (renewable energy), 11 (redistricting),
G (utility tax),
Prop 2 (animals), 6 (law enforcement), 9 (victims), and 12 (vets bond) will all be discussed in an exciting panel discussion.
Speakers: Robert Egenolf, Les Carroll, and Steve Cushman will be our panelists. Measures will be presented highlighting for and against arguments. Limited questions will be accepted as well. More information on our prestigious panelists will follow.
Please RSVP to Vanessa Patterson at (805) 453-8031 or
Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce
Endorses School Board Candidates — October, 2008
The Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the endorsement of candidates Ed Heron and Charlotte Ware for election to the Santa Barbara School Board. The Chamber Board voted unanimously to endorse the two candidates.
"Of the six candidates running for the three open school board seats, we felt that Mr. Heron and Mrs. Ware are the two best qualified people to represent the interest of the business community," said Steve Cushman, chamber president.
Ed Heron has been both the Realtor of the year and the Businessperson of the year for the Chamber. He has had a distinguished 42-year career in local real estate. He is a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist. He cares about education and our community.
Charlotte Ware is willing and ready to use her engineering experience, passion for education, concern for students, and respect for teachers and staff on the Santa Barbara School Board. It is her priority that each student receives a quality education in a safe and respectful environment.
FREE BREAKFAST SEMINAR
HOSTED BY BUYNAK LAW FIRM ON THURSDAY — October 9, 2008
IN SOLVANG
What Every Employer Must Know Should You Be Paying Your Key Employees Overtime Solvang, California
Lana Clark, resident attorney in the Buynak Law Firm's new Santa Ynez Valley office in Solvang at 433 Alisal Road, Suite C, has announced the Firm's next free business breakfast seminar on Thursday, October 9, 2008, from 8:00-9:00 a.m..
BizBuzz — September 10, 2008
"Helping Nonprofits Do Their Good Work Better"
Free First-Time Home Buyers Conference: — September 13, 2008
You may qualify for BELOW RATE FINANCING if you attend a seminar for First-Time Home Buyers on Saturday September 13th at Cottage Hospital, Conference Room C & D, at 8:30a.m.
This is an educational seminar designed for those who have not gone through the process of buying a home within the past 3 years. We will have information on what to look for in a Realtor who will soon be representing you in a sale, the process of purchasing, what a short sale is as opposed to an REO, different lending programs available today and one you may qualify for by attending the seminar written at 5.95%, which is below today's market rate.
For more details call and reserve your seat today, space is limited. Call Elaine Abercrombie at 683-7353. www.villagesite.com