Archive for October 2025

The Chamber, in partnership with the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at SBCC, the SBCC Career Center, and the EDC Small Business Development Center, has hosted two sessions of its three-part community series titled AI Unlocked, with one final session remaining. The first event, AI Unlocked: Powering Productivity, featured leading local innovators who shared…

We’re still flying high from last week’s B2B Networking Breakfast, thanks to our sponsor Southwest Airlines! Special thanks to our event co-hosts, the Santa Barbara Zoo and Events by Rincon. The morning was filled with high energy, valuable networking, and an exciting presentation about Southwest. As we approach the end of 2025, only two B2B…

The Chamber Visitor Center team is on the ground, greeting travelers and sharing the best of the South Coast. This month, our dedicated volunteers welcomed thousands of guests arriving on the Royal Princess, the tenth cruise ship to visit this year! One final ship will dock in December. These personal connections boost our local economy…

Check your inbox, 2026 membership renewals have been sent! Thank you for your continued partnership with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce. Your membership plays a vital role in strengthening our business community. In 2025, your support helped tackle the South Coast’s biggest challenges, from building a strong workforce and advancing housing discussions…

The Chamber, in collaboration with the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at SBCC, the SBCC Career Center, and the EDC Small Business Development Center, is proud to launch a dynamic community series: AI Unlocked. Join us for the second event in the series on Friday, October 24. This panel discussion and Q&A will explore…

The Chamber, in partnership with the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at SBCC, the SBCC Career Center, and the EDC Small Business Development Center, have launched a three-part community series: AI Unlocked.  The first event, AI Unlocked: Powering Productivity, brought together top local AI implementation innovators Deborah Deras (Synergy Unlimited), Eric Egolf (CIO Solutions),…

Have you considered taking on student interns, but have concerns about the time commitment and cost? Strengthening the local workforce pipeline for the benefit of local businesses and residents continues to be a high priority for the Chamber. Thanks to partnerships with local educational institutions and employers we continue to make strides in growing quality…

Last week, the Chamber celebrated two community milestones! On Wednesday, the Wild & Free Film Festival kicked off their inaugural festival with a celebration featuring a sneak peek of what’s to come at The Goonies Launch Party on October 18 and November Festival. Then, we celebrated Ice in Paradise’s 10-Year Anniversary, marking a decade of…

Last weekend, the Chamber hosted the 32nd annual Goleta Lemon Festival. A cherished tradition in Goleta, the festival highlights the community’s rich lemon-growing history while bringing families, friends, and visitors together. What began as a local celebration of Goleta’s agricultural roots has grown into one of the region’s most beloved festivals, featuring entertainment, food, kids’…

The Chamber just released the 3rd Quarter 2025 Data Dashboard, offering a comprehensive look at our community’s economic landscape. This quarter’s highlights include median home prices across regions, building permit activity, commercial vacancy rates, and local workforce data. You’ll also find updates on sales tax revenue, tourism metrics, cannabis sales, and homelessness and poverty levels.…