A Catalyst for Conversations


  • Visibility

    Be easily found by your target audience throughout the region

  • Insight

    Understand what your target market is really looking for.

  • Events

    Promote your events to a wider audience.

  • Access

    Reach key decision makers in your target markets.

  • Influence

    Guide the future with your ideas and thought leadership.

  • Hiring

    Position yourself as one of the ‘best places’ to work in the region.

The Challenge – Why 805connect exists


  • Imagine a regional network of people, businesses and organizations exclusive to the 805 region.
  • Imagine making relevant connections in two clicks or less.
  • Imagine an ecosystem that supports businesses from incubation through acceleration to growth and maturity.
  • Imagine guiding an ecosystem that improves economic vitality of the 805 region.

Imagine that.


The Answer


  • 805connect includes a free listing for every business and organization in the region.
  • 805connect uses information gathered during the profile process to quickly and easily recommend connections.
  • 805connect enables communication among the public, private and educational sectors to drive business growth.
  • 805connect provides partnership opportunities that make a significant impact on business in the region.

Project Recognition


On June 10th, introNetworks CEO Mark Sylvester and President Kymberlee Weil received the 2015 California Small Business of the Year award for their 805connect project.

We are deeply appreciative of Senator Jackson and her acknowledgment of the work that we have done over the past year to bring 805connect to life. It’s been a year for building and growing awareness of the effort. This accolade comes at a perfect time for us as we begin our second year in the community.”Mark Sylvester

The project’s seed funding comes from the Santa Barbara Foundation.

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The project mission is driven by economic development professionals.

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Enthusiastic supporters include:


Updated December 2015

Opportunity to support the project


805connect seeks sponsors and partners to provide financial or in-kind support and relevant content to the businesses, organizations, and individuals in the network.

Sectors include:

  • Banking 
  • Bookkeeping
    BlueIsle Bookkeeping
  • Business Services, other
    Citrix, 805conversations Sponsor
    HGDATA, Custom Mailing Lists
    Maps.com, Cartography Solutions
  • Certified Public Accountants
  • Commercial Real Estate 
  • Construction Services
  • For-profit Educational Institutions
  • Education
    —California Lutheran University, School of Management, Presenting Partner, 805conversations
  • Web Development/SEO/SEM/Social
    PXLPod Web Strategy

Partner Benefits


We know that the network would not exist without the generous support of our partners. We are continually finding ways to deliver the most value possible for your involvement. We recognize that your objectives are to be more visible, grow your own business and be associated with a project that has broad regional impact.

805conversations, Weekly Podcast

Be featured in these stimulating interviews

  • Over 170 episodes with thought-leaders in the region
  • Actionable information that members can use immediately
  • Reach 1000’s of subscribers – in over 40 countries
  • Available on iTunes and all major podcasting networks

Quarterly Insights

Review network activity and trends so that you can refine your message and outreach efforts with timely information.

Partner Recognition

Showcase your brand on our website, in the private online community, in our marketing materials, media presentations, and frequent public interviews.

Smart Ads

Leverage our patented matching technology to target your ideal customer.

Community Emails

Use our platform to reach the entire community in trusted, targeted communications.

Category Exclusivity

Enjoy recognition as our sole partner in your specific area of expertise.

Access to detailed network data

Analyze key metrics and information that is collected quarterly to help drive your business initiatives.

Project Participation Levels


Sponsor


  • Quarterly Insights
  • Partner Recognition
  • Smart Ad (1)
  • Guest spot on 805conversations

Partner


  • Quarterly Insights
  • Partner Recognition
  • Smart Ad (1)
  • Guest spot on 805conversations
  • Ask the Experts
  • Community Email (1)

Premium Partner


  • Quarterly Insights
  • Partner Recognition
  • Smart Ads (4)
  • Ask the Experts
  • Guest spot on 805conversations
  • Community Email (4)
  • Recognition at Seeker and Solver events
  • Add Industry-specific keywords (5)
  • Category Exclusivity
  • Access to detailed network reports

What Our Partners Are Saying


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Become a Partner



Contact Mark Sylvester, 805connect Ambassador, to discuss how your organization can benefit by serving the members of the regions’ first official business directory.

Email: partners@null805connect.com
or Call: 805 722 1041