Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

Last weekend, visitors were welcomed at UC Santa Barbara’s Parents & Family weekend. Visitor Center Manager Ruairi Bateson greeted over 200 visitors sharing personalized recommendations for local dining, attractions, and activities, ensuring guests had the best experience in the area, demonstrating our dedication to exceptional service. It was a pleasure to connect with so many…

We’re excited to wrap up a successful 2024 B2B year with two more events. Make sure to register early, as these events sell out quickly! October’s B2B was a full house with our sponsor, Westmont of Santa Barbara. Attendees enjoyed a presentation, networking and a breakfast from Rincon Catering. Join us for November’s B2B event…

Did your business experience outages because of the July 18, 2024 Crowdstrike incident caused by a global software outage? Learn more about how businesses can leverage more diverse security measures to protect against significant outages in the future.

We’re thrilled to share exciting updates about the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s “So Much To Love” campaign! Launched earlier this year, this vibrant initiative celebrates everything that makes Santa Barbara special, complete with a dedicated toolkit for branding and sharing on social media. Recently, the Chamber filmed at iconic locations throughout Santa…

Business and government were brought together on the South Coast for another government affairs meeting hosted by the Chamber. This quarter’s meeting focused on County and State topics, joined by State Assemblymember Gregg Hart, County Supervisor’s Joan Hartmann and Laura Capps, and representatives from State Senator Monique Limon’s office. Representatives from the business community included…

Businesses are reporting losses resulting from vendor email compromise, and/or fraudsters impersonating officers at a company to request changes to payment instructions on large wires or transfers, including payroll. In fact, from October 2013 to December 2022, the FBI reportedly received 278,000 reports regarding Business Email Compromise totaling over $50 billion based on suspicious activity…

On October 23, the Chamber gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Pang Zi Noodle Shop. Stop by and try their delicious menu, featuring Vietnamese Pho, Chinese Wok Noodles, Fresh Hot/Cold Noodles, Rice Plates, and Fried Rice. Located at 4427 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, this hot spot is always bustling with activity. Check it…

In a recent op-ed published in Noozhawk, Peter Rupert, Director of UCSB Economic Forecast Project, argues that increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in Santa Barbara County could have hidden costs for the local economy and jobs. He explains that while the TOT primarily targets tourists staying in hotels, its ripple effects can impact other sectors,…

Have your employees been affected by lack of access to affordable childcare? Is your business interested in offering childcare benefits to your employees? Then you may be interested in the Brighter Futures Childcare Fund through United Way of Santa Barbara County. Employer-Sponsored Childcare. Through this fund, United Way partners with local employers to increase their capacity to…