Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber released our February Data Dashboard on Monday, February 28th. This monthly dashboard aims to showcase the story of our region’s economic development and recovery through an aggregate of community data points. The dashboard includes data from Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Santa Barbara County areas, relating to the local workforce, real estate, taxes, tourism, homelessness,…

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The Chamber is proud to announce the return of the 63rd Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala on Saturday, March 12th, at Rincon Beach Club. “We are excited to celebrate Carpinteria, and the people who make it so special. This event is an opportunity to recognize individual efforts and a commitment to serve. Each person honored has made a…

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Several local businesses were honored at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Regional Business Awards on Friday, February 25th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The Chamber welcomed incoming members of the board of directors, while honoring outgoing and current members of the board. This was the first in-person Membership Meeting and Regional Business Awards since the Goleta,…

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In partnership with GoGoleta, the Chamber is thrilled to welcome back the World of Pinot Noir event this weekend. Held at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, World of Pinot Noir brings a strong population of wine lovers to the Goodland. GoGoelta and the Chamber welcome guests with local hotel information, transportation and parking to and from the event,…

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The Santa Barbara Countywide Broadband Strategic Plan launched this January with the goal of providing a better understanding of the regional needs for high-speed internet infrastructure for residents and businesses by the end of 2022. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), along with the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC) and local…

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The Chamber welcomes Shawn Webb to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Shawn Webb has been Vice President of Operations for BEGA North America, Inc. in Carpinteria since 2018. Shawn is responsible for purchasing, planning, production, warehousing, logistics, shipping, packaging, and continuous improvement. Prior to that, Shawn worked for AeroVironment, Bombardier…

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The Chamber has partnered with the Santa Barbara Foundation in assisting the County in the distribution of the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program funding. Applications will open on March 7, 2022. The Chamber is seeking eligible microbusinesses to receive up to $2,500 in grant funding, which does not require repayment of any kind. To be…

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Each month the Chamber will feature a page in the Coastal View News, providing updates on business-related items in the South Coast. This month we feature our Annual Award recipients Hilltop Flowers & Harrison & Sons, Inc. The announcement of the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program starting on March 7th, the First 5 Childcare Survey,…

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The Goleta Community Concerns Regional Action Plan (RAP) focuses on addressing issues related to homelessness throughout Goleta. Every fourth Monday of the month will be dedicated to Community Concerns, encouraging Goleta residents and business owners to participate. The next Goleta Community Concerns RAP meeting will be held virtually on Monday, February 28th, 9 a.m. –…

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On February 15th California’s statewide mask mandate expired. Unvaccinated individuals will still be required to wear masks in indoor public settings. However, the mandate continues to be in effect for K-12 schools, healthcare settings, public transit, and long-term care facilities. On February 16th Santa Barbara County followed suit lifting its mask mandate while maintaining the…

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