Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

On June 27, the Chamber supported the closure of State Street and the continuation of outdoor dining facilities. The Santa Barbara City Council voted 5-2 to keep State Street closed to vehicular traffic until December 31, 2026, or until the implementation of the State Street Master Plan, whichever comes first. The council also voted 6-1…

At a special meeting on July 27, the Goleta City Council unanimously approved the final draft of the Goleta Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Chamber has supported and been involved in the development of this plan since the process began in February of 2022.  The plan sets a strong foundation for the betterment of Goleta’s…

Plan to attend the 30th Goleta Lemon Festival on Saturday, September 30 for the return of the 16th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Santa Barbara Honda. The fall classic will showcase a variety of cool cars ranging from Corvettes and Camaros to trucks and pick-ups along with motorcycles and bicycles.  Registration is…

The Chamber is excited to take July’s B2B Networking event on the road. Join us at Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria for the event July 27 event sponsored by JR Bookkeeping & NAPA Auto Parts. Make sure to register early to secure your spot before the event sells out. Register here! JR Bookkeeping has been serving Ventura…

In March 2023, the Chamber launched the Roadmap to Recovery: The Road Home. Part of this document outlines the idea of exploring employer-sponsored housing. The Chamber is exploring an employer-sponsored housing consortium that could be one tool towards helping with our current housing supply crisis and would give employers of varying sizes the opportunity to realistically…

On June 15, the Tri-County Chamber Alliance hosted the ABCs of a Successful Chamber at Direct Relief in Goleta. This leadership training featured guest speaker, Dave Kilby, retired Executive Vice President of CalChamber. Select Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber board members and professional staff attended along with other members from the Tri-County Chamber Alliance. This interactive leadership training…

The Chamber celebrated another successful B2B Networking event on June 22, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. This sold-out event provided guests with the opportunity to network, meet other business members, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and learn about the sponsor of the month. We would like to thank everyone who joined us Next month, the Chamber is…

Join us on July 6 for back-to-back ribbon cutting celebrations on 1st Thursday! To kick off the day, we will start with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 PM to celebrate the grand opening of Slice of Light Gallery located at 9 W Figueroa Street in Santa Barbara. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing images of fine art photography…

Last week the Chamber hosted local business representatives for a discussion on the economic development and business impacts of the State Street Master Plan, the City of Santa Barbara’s current effort to plan for the long-term vision and future of State Street. Joined by the City’s State Street Master Planner, Tess Harris, over 30 local…

The Chamber celebrated Rad Power Bikes on Wednesday, June 14 with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The event marked the official opening of their new Funk Zone location, showcasing their innovative electric bikes and their commitment to providing sustainable transportation options. Rad Power Bikes designs and produces affordable, high-quality e-bikes for diverse riders. Visit them at 132 E…