Following a holiday-season hiatus, the monthly Business After Hours networking event is back and better than ever! February's mixer was hosted on the 24th by Paul and Hallie Avolio of Latitude 34 Technologies in their Goleta offices.

Close to 80 Santa Barbara area professionals braved a rainy evening to mingle over wine, deli appetizers and yummy desserts. A private orientation was also held for participants of the Chamber's upcoming China trip later this month.

This event featured the inaugural Trade Show Row, where six Member organizations displayed their literature and chatted up visitors at specially designated tables: Del Hegland, New York Life; Teri Coffee McDuffie, Santa Barbara Women's Self-Defense; Montecito Bank & Trust; KarePac; Senior Planning Services and Santa Barbara Signs and Graphics. This opportunity is available each month to Chamber members for the low rate of only $25/table! Contact Max White to reserve your future spot.

Even after a dozen fabulous door prizes were given away and things started winding down, some guests stayed on until they were kicked out at 8:00pm.

Don't miss the next Business After Hours on Wed., March 24th, 5:30-7:30pm at Pacifica Suites Hotel, where the newly published 2010 Goleta Magazine will be unveiled.