Archive for January 2023

The Chamber is excited to announce the 64th Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala will be held on April 1 at Rincon Beach Club. Three local high school seniors will be honored for their leadership and contributions in the community; and the Jr. Carpinterian of the Year will also be announced at the Gala. In addition,…

Each year, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses that have made a significant impact on the region. We are proud to recognize Small Business of the Year – JR Bookkeeping. JR Bookkeeping started in 2012 by sisters Juliana and Natalia Ramirez. Besides being friendly, responsive, and hardworking bookkeepers, they are passionate…

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Dirt Botanicals in Carpinteria on Wednesday, January 25, followed by an after hours mixer. Dirt Botanicals is a unique retail experience offering a respite from the day-to-day. Their newest edition to the space is the DIY dried flower wall; where you can come, make your own selections and create…

In partnership with GoGoleta, World of Pinot Noir is returning to the Santa Barbara South Coast March 2 – 4. Held at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, World of Pinot Noir attracts wine enthusiasts to the Goodland. Chamber members can enjoy a special promotion for $40 off both Friday and Saturday general admission Grand Tasting tickets. Make…

January 19, 2023 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Announces Regional Business Award Winners The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is proud to announce the winners of the Regional Business Awards that will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards luncheon on Thursday,…

On January 12 the Santa Barbara City Council voted on a new fee structure for outdoor business facilities on State Street. Council chose to go with variable design-based fees, which will charge businesses anywhere from $3 to $5 per square foot for outdoor business facilities, based on the design of the facility (roof, platform, portability).…

World of Pinot Noir is returning to the Santa Barbara South Coast March 2-4. Held at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, World of Pinot Noir attracts wine enthusiast to the Goodland. In partnership with GoGoleta, the Chamber welcomes guests with local hotel information, transportation and parking to and from the event, fulfilling our mission to support visitor…

The Chamber is proud to announce the winners of the Regional Business Awards which will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards luncheon on Thursday, February 2 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The afternoon will include an annual membership meeting where the…

This month’s winter storms have taken a toll on our businesses, our communities, and our hearts. Our sincere gratitude goes out to our first responders and government officials for their communication and leadership. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to our businesses, who worked so hard to keep their employees safe, take care of…

Dear Chamber Member, Happy New Year and welcome to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s December 2022 Data Dashboard. Below you will find data related to real estate, workforce, sales tax, tourism, cannabis revenue, crime, homelessness, poverty, and COVID-19 throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. The Chamber continues to update the…