Archive for October 2022

The Chamber released the September Data Dashboard. The monthly dashboard showcases data trends related to real estate, workforce, sales tax, tourism, cannabis revenue, crime, homelessness, poverty, and COVID-19 throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. Click here for the full September 2022 South Coast Data Dashboard. Please reach out to Dustin@SBSCChamber.com  with questions and/or suggestions.

At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on September 28 the committee welcomed Mike Sanders and Dave Schierman with American Medical Response (AMR). Sanders and Schierman presented to the committee on AMR’s history and operations in Santa Barbara County and discussed the upcoming Santa Barbara County emergency services contract bids. The committee welcomed Garrett Wong…

Last Wednesday’s State Street Job Fair proved to be a great success for job seekers and employers alike. 40+ employers greeted job seekers on the 700 block of State Street, as well as several downtown businesses who accepted walk-ins. Employers were impressed with the attendance and interest of local job seekers, with some employers stating…