Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

The City of Goleta is kicking off its first-ever Lights, Camera, Stroll Holiday event to celebrate the debut of holiday lights along Hollister Avenue in Old Town! Join us for this festive community celebration on Thursday, November 7, from 5 to 8 PM at the Goleta Community Center located at 5679 Hollister Avenue, see more information.

The holidays are just around the corner, and the Chamber is here to help you fulfill your holiday hiring needs! Post your open positions on our website today to ensure you’re fully prepared for the season. Now is the perfect time to start looking for and hiring talent. This benefit is available to all TBID…

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…

The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is open, and Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is a partner on this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. Answers to these questions contribute…

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…