Archive for January 2022
Press Release: Regional Business Awards Winners Announced: Celebration Luncheon will be held on February 25th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 24, 2022 CONTACT: Stephanie Armstrong, Chief Marketing Officer Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500 Ext. 102 Email: Stephanie@SBSCChamber.com Regional Business Awards Winners Announced: Celebration Luncheon will be held on February 25th SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria is…
Read MoreRandy Rowse Sworn in as Santa Barbara’s New Mayor
Mayor Randy Rowse stated that his top priority will be the revitalization of local businesses, stressing the important role businesses play in generating revenue for the city. He was sworn in as Santa Barbara’s new Mayor on January 11th, along with Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Kristen Sneddon, and Meagan Harmon. The Chamber attended the ceremony, which took place outside of Santa Barbara City Hall, to…
Read MoreCity of Carpinteria Declares January 2022 as Carpinteria Business Month
On January 10th the Carpinteria City Council passed a proclamation designating January 2022 as Carpinteria Business Month. The proclamation recognizes the importance of local businesses within the community, as well as the critical role that the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce plays in creating a bridge between local business goals and the City’s…
Read MoreThe Chamber welcomes Geoff Andrews to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Andrews is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Carpe Data, Geoff Andrews is responsible for the overall operation of the company as well as the oversight and execution of strategic initiatives. Before his current tenure, Geoff served as a director and original member of Steel Card, playing a key role in the company’s development…
Read MoreSanta Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Launches First Publication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2022 CONTACT: Kristen Miller, President & CEO Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500 Website: www.SBSCChamber.com Email: Stephanie@SBSCChamber.com Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Launches First Publication Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is excited to announce…
Read MoreCity Considers Major Changes to the Promenade for Downtown Businesses
The Santa Barbara City Council will be considering, on January 25th, an Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance that will extend the pedestrian promenade and outdoor business areas until December 31, 2023. The current Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance is set to expire on March 8th, 2022 (click here for more information). However, this extension comes with…
Read MoreChamber Monitors Effects of New County Districts
The Chamber worked diligently throughout the county’s redistricting process which completed on December 13, 2021. Changes to county district lines have resulted in around a third of county’s residents finding themselves within a different county district. The 3rd District is the most dramatic, with over half of the population being new to the district. The final county district map, adopted on December 13, 2021, can be viewed here. The Chamber looks forward…
Read MorePublic Policy Committee Update
The Chamber has offered support to the Safe Parking program, which plays an important role in helping homeless individuals transition to housing before they end up on the streets. At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on December 16th, the committee welcomed guest speakers Kristine Schwarz, Sara Grasso, and Cassie Roach with New Beginnings. The group shared information about the…
Read MoreCarpinterian of the Year Nominations & Jr. Carpinterian of the Year Applications Due January 21st
Don’t forget to submit your nominations for Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year before January 21st. Applications for nominations for Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year can be found on the Chamber website or it can be picked up at Meister & Nunes office at 1101-B Eugenia Place,…
Read MoreRandy Rowse to be Sworn in as Santa Barbara Mayor on January 11
On Tuesday January 11, 2022, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber endorsed candidate, Randy Rowse, will be sworn in as Santa Barbara’s 51st Mayor. The Chamber is looking forward to the continued partnership with the City of Santa Barbara on advocating for and implementing pro-business policies to create an environment where businesses flourish, residents thrive and…
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