Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

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.…

We’re excited to invite you to two upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating new milestones in our community! Wild & Free Film Festival Ribbon Cutting Celebrate the Wild and Free Film Festival with us on Tuesday, October 8 from 3 – 5 PM at 5590 Hollister Road in Goleta – right on the corner of Hollister &…

The Chamber is proud to partner with the SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and community organizations to present AI Unlocked: A Three-Event Series. This series dives into how businesses and startups are leveraging AI, the skills you’ll need to stay ahead, and your path to AI literacy. Whether you’re a business leader navigating this new…

September’s B2B, proudly sponsored by Spectrum Reach, was a full house of connections and inspiration! Guests kicked off the Lemon Festival celebrations by networking with fellow business professionals, hearing from our fantastic sponsors, and enjoying a delicious breakfast by Events by Rincon at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Secure your spot at the next B2B today…

Now is the time to nominate a person or organization for Goleta’s Finest 2025! The Chamber will recognize outstanding individuals or organizations during the annual Community Awards Gala on December 5 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Award categories include Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Volunteer…

The Chamber is proud to continue regional efforts that connect employers, educators, and community partners to build stronger, more inclusive workforce pipelines for the benefit of both local employers and job seekers. Through funding from a strategic Uplift Catalyst grant managed by the Chamber, a new collaboration has launched hands-on semiconductor-manufacturing courses at UCSB, designed…

The application window is now open to nominate a person or organization for Goleta’s Finest! The Chamber will recognize Goleta’s Finest during the annual Community Awards Gala on Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 PM at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. If you know someone deserving of recognition for their community contributions, now is your chance to nominate…

On Saturday only, the Goleta Lemon Festival will feature the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Ruth Ann Bowe Village Properties. This year’s show will feature an impressive lineup of classic cars! From Corvettes and Camaros to vintage trucks and pick-ups. Enjoy a refreshing lemon ale or a lemon bar while admiring…