Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Update from Stephanie Armstrong
Dear Chamber Members, It has been my enormous privilege and honor to serve you through the various roles at the Chamber for the past ten years. My last day with the Chamber will be this Friday, February 4th. I want to thank you so much for having been a part of that journey and for…
Read MoreChamber launches Monthly Data Dashboard
The Chamber’s January 2022 Data Dashboard launched on Monday, January 31st. This monthly dashboard aims to showcase the story of our region’s economic development through community data points. The dashboard is just that – an overview of a variety of points including the Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Santa Barbara County areas, relating to the local workforce, real…
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight – Randy Berg
The Chamber welcomes Randy Berg to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.Randy leads Transphorm’s efforts supporting a workplace that fosters innovation and engagement. He brings 30+ years of Human Resources experience to the team, including leadership of critical initiatives in manufacturing operations growth when the data storage industry was expanding and…
Read MorePress Release: Regional Business Awards Winners Announced: Celebration Luncheon will be held on February 25th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 24, 2022 CONTACT: Stephanie Armstrong, Chief Marketing Officer Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500 Ext. 102 Email: Stephanie@SBSCChamber.com Regional Business Awards Winners Announced: Celebration Luncheon will be held on February 25th SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria is…
Read MoreRandy Rowse Sworn in as Santa Barbara’s New Mayor
Mayor Randy Rowse stated that his top priority will be the revitalization of local businesses, stressing the important role businesses play in generating revenue for the city. He was sworn in as Santa Barbara’s new Mayor on January 11th, along with Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Kristen Sneddon, and Meagan Harmon. The Chamber attended the ceremony, which took place outside of Santa Barbara City Hall, to…
Read MoreCity of Carpinteria Declares January 2022 as Carpinteria Business Month
On January 10th the Carpinteria City Council passed a proclamation designating January 2022 as Carpinteria Business Month. The proclamation recognizes the importance of local businesses within the community, as well as the critical role that the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce plays in creating a bridge between local business goals and the City’s…
Read MoreThe Chamber welcomes Geoff Andrews to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Andrews is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Carpe Data, Geoff Andrews is responsible for the overall operation of the company as well as the oversight and execution of strategic initiatives. Before his current tenure, Geoff served as a director and original member of Steel Card, playing a key role in the company’s development…
Read MoreSanta Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Launches First Publication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2022 CONTACT: Kristen Miller, President & CEO Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500 Website: www.SBSCChamber.com Email: Stephanie@SBSCChamber.com Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Launches First Publication Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is excited to announce…
Read MoreCity Considers Major Changes to the Promenade for Downtown Businesses
The Santa Barbara City Council will be considering, on January 25th, an Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance that will extend the pedestrian promenade and outdoor business areas until December 31, 2023. The current Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance is set to expire on March 8th, 2022 (click here for more information). However, this extension comes with…
Read MoreChamber Monitors Effects of New County Districts
The Chamber worked diligently throughout the county’s redistricting process which completed on December 13, 2021. Changes to county district lines have resulted in around a third of county’s residents finding themselves within a different county district. The 3rd District is the most dramatic, with over half of the population being new to the district. The final county district map, adopted on December 13, 2021, can be viewed here. The Chamber looks forward…
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