Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

2/27/25 Exciting news! The 2025 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Magazine is now available at the State Street Visitor Center! The Chamber is thrilled to unveil the 2025 edition of the premier guide to the South Coast, showcasing the vibrant business communities from Goleta to Carpinteria. This comprehensive magazine highlights the best places…

2/27/25 The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and President & CEO, Kristen Miller were recently recognized with the Associate of the Year Award from the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast (HBACC). This honor celebrates the innovative work presented in The Road Home II in establishing an Employer Sponsored Housing Consortium, a…

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…

The 25th Anniversary of the World of Pinot Noir brings together the world’s top Pinot Noir wineries and winemakers, renowned chefs, sommeliers, and wine experts for a weekend-long seaside celebration of this exceptional wine. Join us at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara from February 27 to March 1. Grab your ticket today!

Join us at the Regional Business Awards Gala on February 21 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort to celebrate their 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…

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…

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?…

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…

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.…