Goleta Lemon Festival Celebrates Sweet Success

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’…

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Chamber’s 2025 Q3 Data Dashboard Is Now Available

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.…

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AI Unlocked: A Three-Part Series to Find Your Competitive Edge

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…

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September’s B2B, Sponsored by Spectrum Reach, Was a Sweet Success!

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…

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Chamber-Led Catalyst Grant Powers Precision Manufacturing Careers

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…

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One Day Only! Goleta Fall Classic Car Show Register Today – Receive A Free T Shirt

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…

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