Downtown Business Spotlight is a virtual interview series hosted by the Santa Barbara Independent and Downtown Santa Barbara, where we chat and get to know our Santa Barbara business owners.
9/10/2020: Opening During a Pandemic
Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with Eva Umejido of Taquería Santa Barbara and Sven Dybdahl of Viva Oliva as they discuss their experiences of opening a business during a pandemic.
9/17/2020: Beauty Industry Pivots
Join Robin Elander in conversation with Jorge Salgado (The Barbershop) and Fabian Hernandez (Sequel Salon) as they discuss their experiences of pivoting within the beauty industry.
9/24/2020: Today’s Bar Scene
Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with Drew Cuddy (Satellite SB) and Brandon Ristaino (The Good Lion) as they discuss today’s bar scene.
10/1/2020: Retail Wisdom
Retail Wisdom: Join Robin Elander in conversation with Ravi Chahal (7 Eleven), Ashley Hayes (Asher Market), and Anelise Nascente & Fernandoo Tessari (E-Bikery) as they chat about retail wisdom.
10/8/2020: Food & Drink: Multiple Concepts
10/15/2020: Art & Artists
10/22/2020: Food & Drink: Beer & Wine
10/29/2020: How Can Design Help State Street?
11/5/2020: Food & Drink: Dinner & Dessert
11/12/2020: New Ideas in Old Town
11/19/2020: Design Insight from the Past and Present
