The year started off with a bang at the first B2B Breakfast of 2010 on January 5. Attendance surpassed expectations with a record high of 140 businesspeople from Buellton to Thousand Oaks. Everyone was delighted at the door to receive a $10 gift certificate from generous catering sponsor Marmalade Café, who will be serving each month's B2B Breakfast throughout 2010 with their delicious scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, home fries and orange juice...on actual plates with real silverware and cloth napkins, no less!

As always, Zizzo's Coffee was on hand to provide their welcome and delicious coffee, and Santa Barbara AMS Entertainment donated the sound system. The sponsor presentation was delivered by long-time Goleta Valley Chamber supporter MarBorg Industries, represented by Derek Carlson, who shared about the waste management company's impressive history, state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing commitment to conservation and the local community.

During the 20-second commercial segment, one entrepreneur after another expressed optimism about the coming year, which bodes well for the Central Coast economic recovery. Attendees were also reminded by lovely emcee Max White and her sidekick, Ambassador Chair Drew "Mr. Ramada" Wakefield, to pre-register for next month's breakfast online by noon the previous Friday to ensure inclusion on the coveted "Hot Sheet" with business contact information.

The next B2B Breakfast will be on Tues., February 2nd. Happy New Year!