Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

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…

Each year, we come together to celebrate Goleta’s Finest, the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose dedication, leadership, and community spirit make the Good Land shine. These prestigious awards honor those who go above and beyond, showing up for the community and helping make Goleta a place of pride. Join us on December 5 at The…

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…