Speakers to discuss marketing tools at SABER’s meeting

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Business professionals seeking to increase marketing for their companies in 2023 can learn the latest tips and tricks at an upcoming meeting of the Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable. SABER will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at the University Club, 1332 State St., Santa Barbara.

Jonathan Boring and Jennifer Goddard Combs, known as two of the Central Coast’s leading experts in marketing and digital communications, will present “New Tools to Market Your Business in 2023!”

The presentation will cover a variety of digital and traditional marketing techniques including Tik Tok, Instagram reels, websites becoming fashion statements and the importance of publicity. The program will offer ideas for boosting exposure and sales.

Founder of Social Spice Media in Camarillo, Mr. Boring helps corporations bridge the interconnected facets of digital communications through the strategic use of technology, combined with creative marketing solutions. With over a decade

New restaurant opens at polo club

Jennifer Goddard Combs and Jonathan Boring of experience, Mr. Boring has worked successfully with businesses large and small to supercharge their corporate branding and communications, and to increase sales.

Jennifer Goddard Combs, president of The Goddard Company Marketing & Public Relations, has more than 20 years of experience creating and implementing successful public relations campaigns for companies, products and nonprofits. She’s worked with businesses and organizations at the local, regional and national levels to enhance their public

CARPINTERIA — Started by restauranter couple Michael and Lisa Amador, the new Fieldside Coastal Steakhouse, at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet club, offers a coastal-inspired menu of locally sourced meats, seafood, wine, and cocktails.

Items include table-side Caesar salad, fresh Pacific oysters, local halibut, rib-eye burgers, and a variety of huge steaks and chops. Guests can dine inside or on the restaurant’s outdoor patio. The full bar offers a wide selection of whiskeys and tequilas, along with local wines, premium beers, and classic cocktails.

In addition to its food and drink, Fieldside also

Income falls at Sierra Bancorp

Sierra Bancorp, parent of Bank of the Sierra, recently reported income losses for its quarter and year. The bank has branches in Santa Barbara County. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, Sierra Bancorp’s net income decreased 26% ($2.5 million), and compared to the year, net income decreased by 22% ($9.4 million), according to the company.

image and increase sales potential among a diverse collection of clientele.

Ms. Combs is also a standing board member of SABER.

To attend “New Tools to Market Your Business in 2023!” register at events.constantcontact.com/ register/event?llr=7zb4ircab&oeid k=a07ejmcan6l78a55a37. The Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable holds meetings on the second Thursday of each month (except for August and December). To learn more, email saber. santabarbara@gmail.com. email: kzehnder@newspress.com holds beautiful views of the Polo Fields, the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Mr. Amador is a chef who has more than 30 years of experience at some of Santa Barbara’s most prestigious restaurants and private clubs. In addition, the Amadors own Uncorked Wine Tasting and Kitchen in Santa Barbara and The Nook in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

Fieldside is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, and is located at 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria. Happy Hour and brunch are coming soon. Reservations through OpenTable are encouraged.

For more information, go to fieldsidesb.com, email michael@sbpolo.com or call 805-617-0808.

— Caleb Beeghly

The numbers are unaudited financial results for the threemonth and 12-month periods ending Dec. 31. Although its net income may have decreased, Sierra bancorp’s total assets increased 7% ($237.6 million), and its investment securities increased 31% ($298.5 million).

Kevin McPhaill, President and CEO, summarized the year.

“As we exit 2022, we are very proud of the accomplishments made by our banking team. We successfully grew both loans and deposits while navigating a

San Roque Pet Hospital adds Saturday hours

SANTA BARBARA — San Roque Pet Hospital is now open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for urgent care.

The hospital is at 3034 State St., Santa Barbara.

For San Roque Pet Hospital’s clients or non-clients, no appointment is needed on Saturdays. Pets with urgent needs will be able to come in until 4:30 p.m., and Dr Elizabeth Tucker and her staff will take care of them.

“We already provide the highest quality care to challenging rate environment — not an easy task for most financial institutions.

“As a community bank, we demonstrate our commitment to all our markets every day and are grateful for the positive response from our loyal customers,” he said in a statement. “We look forward to opportunities in the coming year and will continue to work closely with our communities and customers to help us all thrive in 2023 and beyond!”

— Caleb Beeghly

each one of our patients. Our cutting-edge in-house veterinary lab allows us to conduct testing, including radiography and ultrasounds,” the pet hospital said in a news release. “With these, our compassionate team can deliver diagnoses and create treatment plans for your pet as soon as possible, now also on Saturdays.

“We also stock many medications and offer access to our online pharmacy to get the pets started right away on their prescription, if necessary.”

For more information, go to www. sanroquepethospital.com/site/home.

— Katherine Zehnder