Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
Carpinteria Mixer – Meet the Chamber Team and Board
The Chamber is excited to announce the first Carpinteria Mixer event of 2021 will be held at The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on November 30th, 5 PM – 7 PM. This will be an opportunity for the business community and members to meet the chamber team and board members. Appetizers & beverages are included.…
Read MorePublic Policy Committee Update
At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on October 27th, the committee welcomed guest speaker Patrick Stearns with SunPower, a solar, storage and energy services provider. Stearns gave a presentation on possible new rules regarding rooftop solar being considered by the California Public Utilities Commission. These new rules for net energy metering, proposed by California…
Read More2022 Membership Renewal Campaign
As we approach the end of the year, you should have received a membership renewal packet in both your mailbox and inbox.We have included several documents that outline all our initiatives to enhance your membership and support our business community. If you have any questions about your membership investment please contact Michele Schneider, Director of…
Read MoreVisitor Center Showcase
This week the Chamber held our first ever Advertising Showcase at our State Street Visitor Center. During this open house event we welcomed an array of businesses and partners from across the hospitality industry to experience first hand what visitors are welcomed by when they stop in our center! We showcased a wide variety of…
Read MoreMayoral and City Council Candidate Forum Recap
The Chamber partnered with a variety of community organizations to promote the AIA’s candidate forums for candidates running in the Santa Barbara City election, being held next Tuesday. Candidates were asked questions regarding affordable housing, housing density, and the city’s permitting and design process. They also discussed the future of downtown in regards to the…
Read MoreWelcome Dustin Hoiseth – Public Policy Manager
The Chamber would like to introduce its newest team member Dustin Hoiseth, Public Policy Manager. Dustin was born and raised in Santa Barbara County where his interest in energy and water policy drove him to begin studying at Santa Barbara City College. Soon after he transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara where he…
Read MoreSanta Barbara County Launches Clean Energy Programs
Two clean energy programs launched on Santa Barbara County’s South Coast this month with the goal of moving toward clean and renewable energy sources for electricity. Noozhawk answers commonly asked questions About Santa Barbara County’s Switch to Clean Energy Services. To learn more, click here.
Read MoreGoleta’s Finest Nominations Now Open
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will be honoring Goleta’s Finest with the return of the annual community awards gala on December 4th, at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta. If you know someone within the community deserving special recognition for their activities, then here’s your chance to nominate them for these prestigious awards.…
Read MoreSanta Barbara County Declares Local Emergency
At the Board meeting of October 12, 2021, the County of Santa Barbara proclaimed a local emergency due to the Alisal Fire which has impacted Santa Barbara County with evacuation orders, closure of the 101 Freeway, and poor air quality. The proclamation was executed by the Santa Barbara County Executive Officer. To read press release, click…
Read MoreCentral Coast Flips The Switch
A ceremonial Flipping of the Switch was held virtually on Thursday, October 7th that signaled the start of the Central Coast Community Energy service for communities in Carpinteria, unincorporated Santa Barbara County, and Goleta. Speaker Line up consisted of Das Williams – Santa Barbara County Supervisor & CCCE Policy Board Vice Chair, Kyle Richards – City of Goleta…
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