EDHAT Business News

Source: Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Barbara Robertson, who has held a succession of finance, operations, and administrative positions with several area nonprofit organizations, has been named president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.

Source: Foodbank SBC Carol Olson, a California licensed professional fiduciary and chartered financial analyst at Quinn Fiduciary Services in Santa Barbara, has been named vice chair of the county's leading food relief organization.

Source: Service Objects Service Objects, the leading provider of real-time contact validation solutions, has reached a major milestone in the company’s history by processing its four billionth transaction.

Source: Storyteller Children's Center Storyteller Children’s Center’s Executive Director Donna Barranco Fisher is publicly announcing her retirement, slated for July 31, 2020.

Source: Central Coast Medical Association The Central Coast Medical Association is pleased to announce Kevin Casey, MD, as president of the 2020 Board of Directors.

Source: Pacific Pride Foundation Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF), providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people in Santa Barbara County, proudly announces the launch of a new Development Director position.

Source: Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) has earned the Platinum Level Environmental Sustainability Certificate from the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association, making it the first hospital in the nation to achieve this distinction.

Source: Farmacy Temperatures have fallen to dangerous levels for local homeless populations in late January and early February, putting the most vulnerable among us at risk of sickness and even death from exposure.

Source: Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation At a recent meeting, The Board of Directors of the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (PASF) formally welcomed Kristine Pacheco-Bernt, noted violinist and music educator to its board.

Source: Foodbank of Santa Barbara County The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is expanding its award-winning Children’s Health Initiative, a series of programs collectively called “Feed the Future,” with a brand new “Food Creativity Lab” (FCL) with a pilot beginning at Dos Pueblos High School on February 25.

Source: Sansum Clinic Sansum Clinic is launching the most significant change to its electronic health record since the digital system was created in 2011.

Source: Carpinteria Valley Chamber The Carpinteria Valley Chamber Leadership Team is dedicated to creating a healthy local economy and building a strong environment for economic growth and sustainability.

Physician Executive Farid Hassanpour Joins Health Plan on Central Coast CenCal Health, the publicly-sponsored health plan for Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, announces the appointment of Farid Hassanpour, D.

Source: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Rick Wayman, newly appointed President and CEO of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF), is ushering in 2020 with a vital, new direction.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is proud to announce Terrence Valeski as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.

A positive-news media production and publishing organization, The Optimist Daily is a perfect fit for McKay, a genuinely upbeat person who remarkably has taken on her new role as CEO at the same time she’s taken on another role of a lifetime: first-time motherhood.

Allen & Kimbell, LLP is pleased to announce that David E.

With a mission to enhance our community’s awareness and appreciation of the built environment since 1983, the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara continues to adapt to the needs of today’s community with its new website.

Opera Santa Barbara Offers FREE Transportation for North County Residents to Attend Performance of  Il Postino In a pilot program to make opera more accessible to North County residents, Opera SB will be offering free bus transportation for residents to the Sunday Matinee performance of its first opera sung in Spanish, Mexican-American composer Daniel Catán’s Il Postino (The Postman) on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2:30pm at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St.

The longest continuously meeting Toastmasters Club in the world, chartered 1929, entertained a distinguished visit from Deepak Menon, President of Toastmasters International.

Dear stakeholders and constituents of Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, We are currently seeking applications for six (6) seats on the Sanctuary Advisory Council: Public At-Large (one alternate position) Recreational Fishing (member and alternate) Education (alternate) Chumash Community (member and alternate) Conservation (member) Tourism (member) Candidates will be selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat(s) for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of sanctuary resources.

Source: Seek Thermal   Seek Thermal, the company behind some of the most groundbreaking thermal imaging technology and products, today announced the introduction of its Micro Core and Mosaic Core series – a new range of OEM thermal cameras that can be integrated into products and services across several industries, delivering optimal performance in applications such as Test & Measurement, Security Surveillance, Public Safety, Outdoor Recreation, IoT and beyond.

Noted family law attorney Renee M.

Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association’s Executive Board is proud to announce its new President, Dr.

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With the installation of the largest array of solar panels in Santa Barbara, Beach City on Cliff Drive is about to become the city’s greenest site – and, officially, a dream come true for Ed St.

Meineke Car Care at 3956 State Street has been newly certified as a AAA affiliated shop.

The Coastal Housing Coalition announced that Tony Tomasello has been elected to the board of directors.

Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara has announced Joshua Weitzman as its new Executive Director.

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The Carpinteria Arts Center is excited to announce Paige Van Tuyl as the next Executive Director of the nonprofit arts organization.

Kennedy's Smog has moved We are now Super Value Smog and open at our new location at International Autohaus 403 De La Vina St On the corner of De La Vina & Gutierrez st Our out the door cash price is $33.

After ten years of leadership and service to Santa Barbara’s Jewish community as Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara (JFGSB), Michael S.

Everyone loves a wedding, especially when it is a marriage involving delicious food like cinnamon rolls (Recipes Bakery) and Jolly Brothers Catering.

The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is excited to announce new tours being offered at Prisoner’s Harbor on Santa Cruz Island! Kayaking the waters off Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island is an exceptional way to experience Channel Islands National Park.

Santa Barbara local, Licensed Psychotherapist, Christine Scott-Hudson, MA MFT ATR, owner of Create Your Life Studio, releases her first book; 150 Holiday Self-Care Activities, 150 ways to radically care for your body, mind, and soul! Instead of getting overwhelmed by the holidays this year, learn how to do it differently! Christine Scott-Hudson is a licensed psychotherapist who shows women how to create a peaceful and cozy holiday season.

EDUCATORS RECEIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND SUPPORT FROM AHA! AHA!, a nationally recognized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) organization headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, is conducting SEL training for over 390 teachers in the Santa Barbara and Carpinteria Unified School Districts.

Through his position as President of the James S.

Montecito Sanitary District staff members Daniel Jacquez, Chief Plant Operator, and Marc Ciarlo, Operator Grade 5, recently received their Advanced Water Treatment Operator (AWTO) certifications.

Montecito Sanitary District staff members Daniel Jacquez, Chief Plant Operator, and Marc Ciarlo, Operator Grade 5, recently received their Advanced Water Treatment Operator (AWTO) certifications.

Dioji’s Santa Barbara Location Now Offers Cage-Free Dog Boarding Dioji K-9 Resort and Athletic Club is pleased to announce that it is now offering cage-free overnight dog boarding at their Santa Barbara location.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is pleased to welcome Joseph Rothleutner as its new Director of Horticulture & Facilities.

Laurel Sykes has joined American Riviera Bank (OTC Markets: ARBV) as Executive Vice President/Chief Compliance & Risk Officer.

 Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) is honored to welcome Mahri Kerley, owner of Chaucer’s Bookstore and Dr.

Santa Barbara City College is proud to announce that John Connelly has been selected as the Director of the Atkinson Gallery.

Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Tisha Ford to its Board of Directors.

SANTA BARBARA, CA, September 12, 2019 – Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Joanna Pascoe to its Board of Directors as Santa Barbara Unified School District teacher representative.

Casa Serena, the longest-serving, non-profit residential treatment program for women challenged by addiction and related mental health diagnoses, recently received accreditation by the Joint Commission (jointcommission.

Kelly Fresch Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Kelly Fresch to its Board of Directors as Santa Barbara Unified School District principal representative.

Source: Cottage Hospital The American Hospital Association (AHA) in Washington D.