Business And Government Gather For Electricity Reliability

At the Chamber’s recent Quarterly Government Affairs Meeting, more than 25 business representatives joined with leaders from Southern California Edison and the Cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria to address one of our region’s most pressing concerns: electricity reliability. The discussion was guided by the Chamber’s Power On document and explored both immediate challenges and…

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Employee Commuter Train Interest Survey

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) are planning a new morning commuter train in partnership with Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner that will operate between Moorpark in Ventura County and Goleta in Santa Barbara County. Please access the short SURVEY HERE. This survey will help better understand current…

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Register Today For State Of The County

Don’t miss the 2025 State of the County, a once-a-year event offering exclusive access to Santa Barbara County leadership and key insights into the region’s future. Featured speakers include First District Supervisor Roy Lee, Second District Supervisor and Chair Laura Capps, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato, and Peter Rupert, Director of the UC Santa Barbara…

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Chamber Leadership Attends 2025 W.A.C.E. Academy

Earlier this week, Chamber President & CEO Kristen Miller and Director of Public Policy Dustin Hoiseth attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) Academy, where they joined other Chamber professionals from across the Western U.S. for three days of learning, collaboration, and leadership development. WACE Academy has become the leading training program totally devoted…

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