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9/9/2009 |
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Get the Facts from a Source You Can Trust - Goleta Economic Summit |
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Each year, the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce brings you a comprehensive presentation on the economy, with a focus on the local economy in Goleta. This year, the event held on September 17th, will offer views of the economy and information to help you make decisions for your business’ future. In years past, we heard economic data from UCSB’s economic forecast department. With this year’s economic challenges and speed with which economic data is changing, we decided to focus instead on three areas that directly effect Goleta business: a mid-year outlook from the banking industry on where investments and capital are moving; an analysis on our local workforce and how changes in local industry effects our ability to have the right workforce; and some “straight talk” from five local businesses in Goleta who will articulate what effect the recession has had on their industry and what they predict.
“It’s really important this year that we have reliable, local information to present to our members regarding the economy,” stated Dr. Kathleen Boomer, committee chair for the event. “There’s lots of information available to businesses, but hearing from your local Chamber of Commerce should be an important part of the analysis.
“Our Board of Directors represents every industry sector that’s important in Goleta. We are striving to mirror that unique local perspective with the Goleta Economic Summit this year,” said Kristen Amyx, President/CEO of the Chamber. “I’m also pleased to announce a new partnership with the Workforce Investment Board. They have a wealth of information to share and a need to stay closely in touch with every local business with employees. Their presentation will be a great feature of economic event.”
Registration is still open for the event on the 17th. Buffet breakfast will be served at 7:30am, followed by the presentation at 8:00. The Fairview Theater has comfortable seats, a great projection screen and sound system. You won’t want to miss this timely and informative event.
“Great support from our sponsors, even during a downturn in the economy, shows the importance of this event,” said Amyx. “Business First Bank is back for their 3rd year as the Title Sponsor, joined by Marborg, a large employer on the South Coast and business supporter. Cabrillo Business Park, Venoco and the Towbes group are major sponsors again this year – a testament to their ongoing support of the local business economy.”
Corporate sponsors are Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Citrix Online, Community West Bank, Marmalade Café, Media 27 and Santa Barbara Airport. The Supporting Sponsors are Allied Waste, AMS Entertainment, ATK Space, Cox Business, Daily Sound, FLIR Commercial Vision Systems, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Noozhawk, Pacific Coast Business Times, Penfield & Smith, and Synergy Computing.
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