The owners of a 1920s commercial building in downtown Santa Barbara are planning for a summer opening for their new makers and vintage merchants marketplace, according to Nicole Roehrig, who is handling the business’ marketing.
Roehrig said 1105 State St. this year will be occupied by the State Street Trading Post. Owners Todd and Angela Hartmann are planning to have more than 50 merchants operating inside.
The three-story, 10,000-square-foot space will now be modeled in the mid-century modern style, with a “bright and light aesthetic” that centers on “refined luxury,” Roehrig said.
It will be split into smaller retail spaces and rented out individually, “sort of shops within a shop,” she said.
The Hartmanns — who live in the Santa Barbara area with their three kids — bought the building a few years ago. Angela Hartmann, who is focused on the State Street marketplace’s interior design and aesthetics, has a background in design.
Roehrig said it’s a project that Todd Hartmann and his father have always had in their back pocket. The pair were regulars at vintage flea markets during his childhood.
The family owns other businesses in California — from San Francisco to Los Angeles — that “tend to foster the local creative community,” Roehrig said.
Roehrig said she can’t share who the vendors will be at this time, but she encouraged anyone interested in operating in the space to apply on their website.
Updates also will be posted to the marketplace’s Instagram.
Longtime boutique Tienda Ho was previously located at that site. That closed in 2021 after two decades of business.
17 Goleta Commercial Buildings Sold for $235 Million
Goleta’s five Tech Park commercial areas — with 17 buildings — have been sold for $235 million from Majestic Asset Management to Praelium Commercial Real Estate.
Majestic will continue to manage the properties, according to a press release from Hayes Commercial Group, which represented the parties in the transaction. Colliers Los Angeles helped facilitate.
The research and development, flex and office space buildings cover 733,000 square feet at 839, 859-861 and 867-879 Ward Drive; 110, 130 and 150 Castilian Drive; 120, 125 and 175 Cremona Drive; 320 and 340 Storke Road; 315, 336 and 346 Bollay Drive; and 7414, 7416 and 7418 Hollister Ave.
Longtime Owner of Goleta’s Precision Welding Passes Torch to Son
David Gilkeson, the 40-year owner of Precision Welding at 5790 Thornwood Drive, Suite B in Goleta is retiring, the family said this month.
He is passing the business to his son, Taylor Gilkeson.
A retirement party is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at Precision Welding.
“He has provided the structural steel, stairs, railings, gates and much more to many homes and commercial projects in Santa Barbara, including Cottage Hospital and lots of schools,” Annette Gilkeson said.
Goleta Footwear Lab Celebrates 16th Anniversary
Heeluxe, a footwear innovation lab in Goleta at 737 S. Kellogg Ave., will recognize its 16th anniversary with a celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at its headquarters.
“Rather than a traditional corporate celebration, the event is designed to thank the local community — business partners, universities and residents — who have supported Heeluxe’s growth over the past 16 years,” spokesperson Geoffrey Gray said.
The celebration will feature a full-sized “DeLorean Time Machine,” a reference to the business’ Time Machine testing device and the movie “Back to the Future.”
Flying Miz Daisy Market Comes to Buellton in May
The Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market’s spring event — typically held in Solvang — will now be held in Buellton in May.
The market offers European vintage and homemade goods, antiques and home decor.
On May 23, the market will come to Buellton’s Avenue of the Flags from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Founder Char Goetz said the market is “incredibly excited about this move.”
“The City of Buellton has been so welcoming and enthusiastic about our market. It’s important to us to be in a location that truly values small businesses, our vendors, and the community we’ve built together,” Goetz said in a press release.
Noozhawk Debuts ‘Local Spotlight’ Feature for Local Businesses
Noozhawk has introduced a new “Local Spotlight” feature designed to help Santa Barbara County businesses increase their visibility and stay connected with the community.
The Local Spotlight feature appears prominently on Noozhawk’s homepage and across local news story pages, offering businesses consistent exposure in some of the site’s most-read sections.
The offering provides an accessible and affordable way for local organizations to maintain a steady presence in front of Noozhawk’s highly engaged readership, with options starting at $100 per week and discounted rates available for longer-term commitments.
“We’re always looking for ways to support local businesses and keep them visible to our readers on a consistent basis,” said Sheridan Taphorn, director of sales and marketing. “Local Spotlight is a simple, effective way to stay top of mind in the community.”
Businesses also receive weekly performance reports with impressions and click data, allowing them to track engagement and visibility over time.
Local businesses interested in participating in the Local Spotlight can contact Noozhawk’s sales team at sales@noozhawk.com.
Jason Bietz Named Community Bank of Santa Maria’s New Executive Officer
Jason Bietz has joined the Community Bank of Santa Maria as executive vice president and chief operating officer, the bank announced this month.
Bietz has a bachelor of science degree in agricultural business from Cal Poly and a master’s degree in business administration from Colorado State University.
He has held leadership roles during the past 25 years along California’s Central Coast, including at Bank of America, Community West Bank and Mid-State Bank & Trust.
He is also a member of nonprofit and civic organizations such as the Rotary Club.
“He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in community banking, along with a deep commitment to the Central Coast,” said Janet Silveria, president and CEO of Community Bankcorp and Community Bank of Santa Maria. “His leadership style, strategic insight, and dedication to serving others align perfectly with our mission. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our organization, our customers, and the communities we serve.”
