Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

The votes are in and now it’s time to celebrate the newly elected officials. Mark your calendar for November 21, from 5 to 7 PM, at Rincon Brewery in the Funk Zone. Join us to connect with colleagues, local elected officials, and learn more about the South Coast Business Action Fund. Discover how you can…

The 3rd Quarter 2024 Data Dashboard is out, 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. These insights…

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…

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…