Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

We are excited to announce that vendor applications for the 2025 Goleta Lemon Festival are now live! This highly attended and much-anticipated community festival draws thousands of visitors each day. Applications are now open for both food and general vendor booths—apply here: LemonFestival.com Join us on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 10…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about mental well-being in our community. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as our physical health, and resources are available to help support you. Resource Directory Therapist Directory Let’s continue to support one another and…

The Chamber is proud to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Mark Korte-Nahabedian with Chevron. Mark serves as Chevron’s Corporate Affairs Advisor for the West Coast Decommissioning Program and brings valuable expertise in energy, sustainability, and community engagement. A Registered Professional Geologist, Mark holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and San Diego State…

Last week the Chamber hosted its annual State of the City in partnership with the cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. The event kicked off with the State of the Chamber led be Kristen Miller, President and CEO who reinforced the collaboration between government and the private sector to enhance economic development on the…

Join us for a free, fun-filled evening at Meet Me in Old Town Goleta, kicking off Thursday, May 8 on the front lawn of the Goleta Community Center at 5679 Hollister Avenue. Grab delicious food from nearby restaurants and make your way over to the party! Support small businesses, enjoy live music, fun activities for…

We proudly recognize the remarkable women of our Chamber community who are being honored at the 2025 BRAVO Awards, hosted by NAWBO Santa Barbara. These leaders exemplify the theme “Elevating Women, Elevating Impact” through their innovation, service, and commitment to uplifting others. The ceremony will be emceed by our very own Anne Pazier, Chamber Board member and…

The Chamber is proud to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Lisa Horner, Senior Vice President of Marketing at AppFolio. Lisa brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Board. Since joining AppFolio in 2014, she has played a key role on the company’s leadership team guiding the brand through its…

Join us for a free, fun-filled evening at Meet Me in Old Town Goleta, kicking off Thursday, May 8 on the front lawn of the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). Enjoy delicious bites from nearby restaurants, then head over to the celebration! Support local businesses, enjoy live music, explore activities for all ages, and…

The Santa Barbara community is deeply saddened by the loss of Steve Hyslop, a pillar of our hospitality community and a respected leader. Steve’s journey began humbly at Chuck’s of Hawaii where he started as a dishwasher and rose to management. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-own and manage beloved establishments like The Endless…

Last week, the Chamber hosted an exclusive Federal Issues Roundtable with Congressman Salud Carbajal for our Business Leaders Council and President’s Circle members. Congressman Carbajal joined local business leaders for a conversation about issues impacting our region and the economy, including international trade, immigration, and ederal funding challenges that require collaboration across all levels of…