Downtown Santa Barbara property owners, business leaders, and area residents are invited to an informational mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the CEC Hub, 1219 State St. to learn how the proposed Community Benefit Improvement District (CBID) can enhance needed services downtown.

Over the past year, a group of downtown property owners and business leaders has united with a shared vision for a vibrant future for downtown Santa Barbara. The focus has been on developing a Community Benefit Improvement District (CBID) for downtown Santa Barbara, strategically designed to address the area’s challenges and foster economic prosperity.

At the informational mixer, attendees will have the opportunity to:
● Learn about the proposed Downtown Santa Barbara CBID and how it can enhance needed downtown services downtown.
● Meet the local steering committee members spearheading the CBID initiative.
● Ask questions and engage in discussions about the future of downtown.

“We all share a common goal – a vibrant downtown that attracts visitors and sustains our community for generations to come,” said Stephanie Payne Campbell, owner of domecil boutique. “The CBID initiative is a proven plan, offering tangible benefits seen in cities across the U.S.”

“Property owners are invited to play a pivotal role in revitalizing downtown and sign the CBID petition by Feb. 28 that affirms they want to see the district implemented with enhanced services,” said Robin Elander, executive director of Downtown Santa Barbara.

To receive a copy of the petition, email Elander at robin@downtownsb.org.

For more information and to RSVP for the mixer, visit https://www.downtownsb.org/about/cbid, or email daniel@downtownsb.org.