The Economic Alliance Foundation

EconAlliance Ag Forum 2024
2024-02-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Maria Elks Lodge, 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Register for the sixth EconAlliance Ag Forum on February 7th! EconAlliance is hosting this opportunity to come together to learn about new trends in farming and ranching, share experiences, and gain invaluable insights from industry experts.
As always, the 2024 Ag Forum will bring together policymakers, the media, influencers, non-ag industries, non-profit organizations, and other community stakeholders to celebrate our Northern Santa Barbara County ag community and foster its ongoing vitality. The 2024 EconAlliance Ag Forum program will also include:

Update/Status: Santa Barbara County Agriculture – Jose Chang, Agricultural Commissioner
Panel Topic: Automation & Robotics: Outlook and Impacts – Moderator: Phil Adam, COO, Innovative Produce
Ag Internship Highlights – Adam Stager, CEO, TRIC Robotics; Phil Adam, COO, Innovative Produce
Recognition: 60-Year Non-Grower-Owned Vendor/Suppliers – Appreciation Presentation
Panel Topic: Today’s Ag: Challenges & Opportunities – Moderator: Claire Wineman, CEO, Grower/Shipper Assn. of Santa Barbara/ San Luis Obispo Counties.

Future Forum Annual Dinner
2023-11-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W Waller Lane, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Join us for another incredible and mind-expanding Future Forum & 10th Anniversary Dinner!
5:30 p.m. Social | 6:30 p.m. Dinner/Program

Keynote Presentation:
Nate Janzen, Director, Vandenberg Launch Operations
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX)
Plus: Presentation of Annual EconAlliance Innovation Award & Exciting Auction! About Our Speaker: Nate Janzen is the west coast Launch Operations Director for SpaceX, responsible for daily operations in Vandenberg, including directing launch campaigns and strategic planning for future missions. During his tenure in Vandenberg, he has been involved with the successful launch of 57 missions and 53 landings from the west coast. $95 pp or $700/Table of 8 Questions, Advertising or Sponsorship Opportunities? Contact: Initiatives@econalliance.org ONLINE AUCTION NOW OPEN! SPECIAL AWARDS PRESENTATION! Our annual online auction is raising money to support Northern Santa Barbara County communities and key industry sectors. EconAlliance makes a positive impact through advocacy, strategic initiatives, unique partnerships and creative programs. Auction proceeds will go directly to support industry attraction, retention and expansion, championing Northern Santa Barbara County. Thank you to all of the generous donors. We greatly appreciate all supporters who are participating in these important programs, and we wish you good luck with your bids!

Manufacturing: A Global & North County Perspective
2023-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Santa Maria Inn, 801 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
This important forum shares both a North County and a Global perspective on manufacturing.
Keynote Presentation:
Peter Rupert, PhD, Executive Director
UCSB Economic Forecast Project
Plus a Panel of North County Manufacturers
• James Reilly, P.E., General Manager, Atlas Copco
• Marvin Rodriguez, VP Operations, True Precision Machining
• Eric Melsheimer, President, Melfred Borzall
• Michael Slater, General Manager, Helical Products
$45 per individual/$300 Table of 8 Dr. Rupert joined UCSB Economic Forecast Project as executive director in 2010. He is currently also an economics professor and former Department Chair of Economics at UCSB. He serves as Associate Director of the UCSB Lab for Aggregate Economics & Finance. Prior to coming to UCSB, Dr. Rupert served as senior economic advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He has had appointments at University of Western Ontario, University of New York at Buffalo, West Virginia University, University of Southern California and University of London. He obtained his BS at Santa Clara University and earned his MA and PhD at the University of Rochester.

Third Annual Golf Tournament
2023-08-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W Waller Lane, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Sign Up Today!
EconAlliance Cross-Industry Challenge Golf Tournament
Monday, August 14, 2023
Santa Maria Country Club
Four-Player Scramble
9:00 am – Open Registration /Open Driving Range
10:00 am – Shot Gun Start
Breakfast Snack | Box Lunch
Awards Presentation/Beer&Wine/Heavy Appetizers
Tourney net proceeds benefit EconAlliance Workforce/Education programs
You MUST download and complete the Team Registration form (green button), even if you pay online.

Questions? Phil Tabyanan 805-574-9740 or use Contact Form
The Economic Alliance Foundation (EconAlliance) is a nonprofit organization Building Awareness, Advocacy, Support and Appreciation for Northern Santa Barbara County Industries and Communities.

You MUST download and complete the Team Registration form (green button), even if you pay online.

Prosperity Sponsor $5000

Exclusive Tournament Sponsor banner
Table EconAlliance Annual Dinner (Dec)
½ page ad Tournament handout; ½ page ad EconAlliance Annual Review (Dec)
Two teams of 4 w/all golfer benefits
Premier listing on sponsor banner & signs
Featured listing, all tourney materials
Sponsor name in all press releases
Table or display day of event at Club
Photo w/top two tourney winning teams

Success Sponsor $2500

Logo sticker on Box Lunches
Breakfast & Reception sponsor signage
One team of 4 w/all golfer benefits
Featured listing on sponsor banner & sign
Featured listing, all tourney materials
¼ page ad Tournament handout; ¼ page ad EconAlliance Annual Review (Dec)
Sponsor name in all press releases

Vitality Sponsor(s) $1500

Logo recognition Beverage Cart signage
Featured listing on sponsor banner & sign
One team of 4 w/all golfer benefits
Featured listing, all tourney materials
Course drink tickets (1/pp) w/sponsor logo(s)
Sponsor name in all press releases
Business card ad Tournament handout

Endurance Sponsor(s) $1000

Awards sponsor
Featured listing on sponsor banner & sign
Featured listing, all tourney materials
Reception drink tickets w/sponsor logo
Intro of/Photo with Individual Hole Winners

Resiliency Sponsor(s) $500

Recognition on Oasis holes
Recognition on sponsor banner & signage
Recognition on event day handout

Momentum Sponsor $500 (4)

Recognition on Closest to Pin hole
Recognition on sponsor banner &

sponsor event signage

Recognition on event day handouts

Expansion Sponsor $500 (4)
(One men’s award, one women’s award)

Recognition on Longest Drive hole
Recognition on sponsor banner &

sponsor event signage

Recognition on event day handouts

Performance Sponsor $500 (2)
(One men’s award, one women’s award)

Recognition on Most Accurate hole
Recognition on sponsor banner & sponsor event signage
Recognition on event day handouts

Growth Sponsor(s) $150

Tee sign – one hole
Recognition on event day handouts

Pay online or by check, payable and send to:
The Economic Alliance Foundation, 540 E. Betteravia Rd., #D234, Santa Maria, CA 93454

2023 Energy Forum
2023-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Hotel Corque, 400 Alisal, Solvang, CA, 93463, United States
Evolving Global and Local
Renewable Energy Alternatives

featuring
The Global Energy Picture 2023 & Local Energy Project Snapshots
WEDNESDAY APRIL 26TH, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CRAFT HOUSE AT CORQUE, 420 ALISAL, SOLVANG
Following the success of the 2022 Energy Transition to Net Zero, this year’s forum features evolving global & local energy alternatives including wind, nuclear, hydro and solar projects, examining affordability & reliability.

Program
Emcee: William Macfadyen, Founder, Publisher, Noozhawk

Opening Remarks: Ben Oakley, Manager, CA Coastal Region, Western States Petroleum Association.
Keynote: California’s Route to Carbon Neutrality
Sarah D. Saltzer, PhD, Stanford University Managing Director, Stanford Center for Carbon Storage and Carbon Removal Institute. Steps to carbon reduction for industry, electricity, transportation (cars!) and other areas. Affordability and reliability impacts involved in reaching State milestones.
Plus brief status snapshots:

Diablo Canyon Power Plan Update: Tom Jones, Sr. Director Regulatory, Environmental, & Repurposing, PG&E
Area Off-Shore Wind Energy Projects – State & Federal Waters:
Robert Collier, External Relations Director, Cierco US Corp; Floventis Energy
Hydrogen Innovation: Blaine Waymire and Megan Silva, SoCalGas
Central Coast Community Energy: Jeff Railsback

$2,500
Event Sponsor Recognition
Quarter Page (camera ready) Program Ad
Organization Banner at Event
Logo on Any Fliers Printed after Sponsorship Recognition
Sponsor Recognition Website Event Announcement
8 or 10 Seats at Event (Sponsor Preference)
Exhibit or Display Table at Event
Recognition on Event Screen at Event

$1,500
Lunch Sponsor Recognition
Organization Logo in Event Program
Sponsor Logo Website Event Announcement
8 Seats at Event
Exhibit or Display Table at Event
Recognition on Event Screen throughout Event
Table Sponsorship – $500
Sponsored Table for 8: 6 Sponsor-Invited Attendees and 2 Event VIPs or Guests
Exhibit or Table Display – $500 – Includes Two Seats

Cross-Industry Infrastructure Forum
2023-03-29 11:45 - 14:45 | Santa Maria Inn, 801 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 | 11:45 – 2:45 PMSANTA MARIA INN (Link Below)
This 4-hour event includes:
Cross-Industry Infrastructure Survey Results – EconAlliance
Large Nonprofit Infrastructure Survey Results – United Way
EconAlliance North County Healthcare Employer Needs Survey Results
Infrastructure Investment Act: Overview/Opportunities
Key County Infrastructure Projects
Key North County Housing Projects – Overview
Broadband Update:
• Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategy
• Northern Santa Barbara County Fiber Ring
More Infrastructure Updates TBD!

Real Cost Measure Symposium
2023-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Allan Hancock College Board Room, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
It has come to our attention that many who wanted to attend this Real Cost Measure event are unable to do so due to a scheduling conflict. The League Of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy is hosting their event February 1, 2023 – February 3, 2023. We apologize for the oversight, and will keep you updated as a new date is selected for this very important event late Summer or early Fall. On a positive note, we will likely have an updated report reflecting the most recent data.
UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA PRESENTS
Meeting Basic Household Needs: The Real Cost Measure in Santa Barbara County
Results of the Fourth Study

Keynote Presentation:
What Does It Cost a Santa Barbara County Household to Meet Basic Needs?
Henry Gascon, Director Programs & Policy, United Ways of California
Presenter Gascon will provide an overview of the statewide United Ways study “Struggling to Move Up: The Real Cost Measure,” as well as specific statistics for Santa Barbara County.
Event will also include:

United Way, Allan Hancock College and EconAlliance Opening Remarks
A Cross-Sector Panel Discussion on The Real Cost Measure
Wine & Cheese Reception Following Event

Questions?
Contact Eddie Taylor at NSBC United Way: 805-922-0329 OR
Victoria Conner, Initiatives Director at EconAlliance: Contact Us

Broadband Strategic Plan Public Meeting
2022-11-29 09:00 - 10:30 | County of Santa Barbara Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
The completion of a countywide Broadband Strategic Plan is one of the top priorities for SBCAG in 2022 working with the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC), regional economic development organizations, cities, county, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Federal and State governments have prioritized funding for communities to access high-performing internet in homes, schools, healthcare, libraries and businesses, and work toward digital inclusion across the county. By the end of the year (2022), Santa Barbara communities will better understand the regional needs of broadband internet infrastructure for residents and businesses. It will also highlight opportunities to take action to increase capacity and disaster preparedness, and encourage industry competition.

Broadband Strategic Plan Public Meeting
2022-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe, CA, 93434, United States

Second Annual EconAlliance Golf Tourney!
2022-08-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W Waller Lane, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
EconAlliance Cross-Industry Challenge Golf Tournament
Monday, August 15, 2022
Santa Maria Country Club
Four-Player Scramble
9:00 am – Open Registration /Open Driving Range
10:00 am – Shot Gun Start
Breakfast Snack | Box Lunch
Awards Presentation/Beer&Wine/Heavy Appetizers
