2025 WACE Conference Empowering Chamber Leaders For The Future

Last week, the Chamber’s Director of Communications, Mary Lynn Harms-Romo; Director of Public Policy, Dustin Hoiseth; President & CEO, Kristen Miller; and Chief Operating Officer, Cortney Rintoul attended the annual Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) Conference to network, celebrate and learn from 400 other professionals and strategic partners.  Chief Operating Officer, Cortney Rintoul, was…

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Highlighting The Milestone Business And Non-Profit Of The Year Awards

Join us at the Regional Business Awards Gala on February 21 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort to celebrate these award-winning achievements. This event honors their impact on our region and provides an opportunity to connect with local leaders, network, and support our community. Read the full press release here. This week, we highlight the…

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Brighter Futures Childcare Scholarships

Has the lack of affordable childcare affected your employees, friends, or family? Last year, United Way launched the Brighter Futures Childcare Scholarships to help middle-income families cover the cost of childcare for children ages 0-5. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your staff, families, and networks to help reduce childcare costs. These scholarships…

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The Chamber Welcomes Josh Damigo, Advertising Specialist!

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Josh Damigo as our new Advertising Specialist! With his experience in creating effective ad strategies, Josh is ready to help businesses shine. He’ll focus on advertising through our popular Visitor Center, which attracts over 100,000 visitors annually. Want to boost your business’s visibility?…

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Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cuttings For One Legacy And See International

The Chamber celebrated the grand opening of OneLegacy’s new location in Carpinteria yesterday with a fantastic ribbon-cutting event. The event, catered by Best BBQ, saw a great turnout and provided excellent networking opportunities while learning more about OneLegacy. A big thank you to all who attended and made the event a success. Be sure to check out…

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Chamber’s Data Dashboard Is Now Available

The Chamber just released the 4th Quarter 2024 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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