Archive for May 2023

Are you a people person with a passion for showcasing our beautiful cities on the South Coast to visitors from around the world? If so, we invite you to join us as a volunteer at one of our two Visitor Centers. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with visitors, sharing…

This week the Chamber released the South Coast Data Dashboard for April, tracking the trends and changes in various areas that affect our community. This month’s dashboard covers key topics such as real estate, workforce, tourism, and the impact of COVID-19 on our region. Additionally, we are following important social issues such as crime, homelessness, and…

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns over the upcoming “reach code” building electrification ordinances that will prohibit natural gas infrastructure in new buildings and alterations of existing buildings in the County of Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, and the City of Carpinteria. The Chamber is worried about the advanced…

The Chamber is joining the movement to raise awareness of mental health issues. A few simple but powerful ways to show support is by lighting up your business in lime green, the official color of mental health awareness, and encouraging your employees to wear green on a specific date in May. By coming together as…