Archive for March 2022
February 2022 Data Dashboard
The Chamber released our February Data Dashboard on Monday, February 28th. This monthly dashboard aims to showcase the story of our region’s economic development and recovery through an aggregate of community data points. The dashboard includes data from Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Santa Barbara County areas, relating to the local workforce, real estate, taxes, tourism, homelessness,…
Read MoreCarpinteria Community Awards Gala on March 12
The Chamber is proud to announce the return of the 63rd Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala on Saturday, March 12th, at Rincon Beach Club. “We are excited to celebrate Carpinteria, and the people who make it so special. This event is an opportunity to recognize individual efforts and a commitment to serve. Each person honored has made a…
Read MoreAnnual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards
Several local businesses were honored at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Regional Business Awards on Friday, February 25th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The Chamber welcomed incoming members of the board of directors, while honoring outgoing and current members of the board. This was the first in-person Membership Meeting and Regional Business Awards since the Goleta,…
Read MoreWorld of Pinot Noir Returns to Goleta
In partnership with GoGoleta, the Chamber is thrilled to welcome back the World of Pinot Noir event this weekend. Held at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, World of Pinot Noir brings a strong population of wine lovers to the Goodland. GoGoelta and the Chamber welcome guests with local hotel information, transportation and parking to and from the event,…
Read MoreHigh Speed Internet Assesment Survey
The Santa Barbara Countywide Broadband Strategic Plan launched this January with the goal of providing a better understanding of the regional needs for high-speed internet infrastructure for residents and businesses by the end of 2022. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), along with the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC) and local…
Read MoreThe Chamber Welcomes Shawn Webb to the Board of Directors
The Chamber welcomes Shawn Webb to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Shawn Webb has been Vice President of Operations for BEGA North America, Inc. in Carpinteria since 2018. Shawn is responsible for purchasing, planning, production, warehousing, logistics, shipping, packaging, and continuous improvement. Prior to that, Shawn worked for AeroVironment, Bombardier…
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