Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber released the August Data Dashboard this week.  The monthly dashboard showcases data trends related to real estate, workforce, sales tax, tourism, cannabis revenue, crime, homelessness, poverty, and COVID-19 throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. This month, the Chamber is happy to highlight an impressive July for the City of Santa Barbara’s Transient…

You still have time to advertise in the next issue of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Magazine. Featuring stories from Goleta to Carpinteria, the magazine is a premier business guide. Businesses use it as a recruiting tool, for guests, for visitors, and for employees. Distributed locally and mailed nationwide to members and…

We are excited to share with you a variety of grants and funding options available for the business community and nonprofits, big and small. There has rarely been a time that so many opportunities were available.  Click Here for a list of current programs.

At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting, the committee welcomed guest speaker Bryan Fernandez with Santa Barbara County Firefighters. Fernandez spoke about the upcoming Santa Barbara County contract for emergency services and County Fire’s interest in taking over the contract with a new approach that focused on local reinvestment. The committee also welcomed guest speaker…

The Chamber has been following the City of Goleta’s progress on the creation of a new Economic Development Strategic Plan that will help businesses and government plan for a prosperous future. Three focus groups have been held so far, and the consultants are performing research and collecting data. The next step is your participation. Click…

On Wednesday, August 24, the Chamber hosted an after-hours mixer at Coastal Blooms Nursery in Carpinteria. Over 60 local business owners and community members enjoyed an evening of networking, door prizes, and delicious local libations. Thank you to CARP Growers and Delgado’s Mexican Restaurant & Cocktails for providing delicious drinks and bites. Looking forward to…

In honor of Santa Barbara Estate Planning & Elder Law’s new location and its founder Julianna Malis’ 25 years of practice, the Chamber celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house luau on Thursday, August 18. Whether you need help planning for special needs, trust administration, probate, or conservatorship, Santa Barbara Estate Planning and Elder…

The Chamber is excited to announce that several local organizations are joining efforts to offer what is expected to be the biggest job fair of the year! City of Santa Barbara Library, America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB), Downtown Santa Barbara, Visit Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara South…

The State Street Advisory Committee (SSAC), responsible for working with and guiding the work of the City’s State Street Master Plan consultant MIG Inc, met on August 15 to kick off their work. The work of the State Street Advisory Committee is not to be confused with the work of the Sate Street Interim Operations…

We invite you to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house luau at Santa Barbara Estate Planning & Elder Law in Santa Barbara, today, Thursday, August 18. The ribbon cutting will take place at 4:15 PM. Santa Barbara Estate Planning & Elder Law is located at 14 W Valerio St, Suite A,…