Chamber News

Join us as we close out the final event in the Meet Me In Old Town Goleta series, a free, family-friendly community celebration in collaboration with the City of Goleta! Thursday, July 10 from 5–8 PM at the Goleta Community Center Lawn. This lively event is all about bringing our community together while supporting local…

Last week’s B2B was another sold-out success! Thank you to our amazing sponsor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Marie Sue Parsons and Stephanie Young! B2B is the Chamber’s #1 networking event, bringing together business professionals to connect and grow their networks. Each attendee gets a 20-second pitch to introduce themselves and their business all while enjoying…

July 3, 2025 In recent weeks, many of you have shared candid and heartfelt concerns about increased ICE activity and immigration-related challenges. You’ve told us how these issues are affecting your businesses, your workforce, your families, and the broader connections we share as neighbors in this region. To support you, we’ve compiled key resources on…

The Chamber just released the 2nd Quarter 2025 Data Dashboard, offering key insights into the region’s economic landscape. This quarter’s report includes data on residential and commercial real estate, building permits, the local workforce, sales tax, tourism, taxable cannabis sales, homelessness, and poverty throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. To access source links,…

Dear Chamber Members, It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve as the Events Manager for the Chamber. Over the past four years, I’ve had the joy of working alongside passionate community members, dedicated business leaders, and an amazing Chamber team. From community gatherings to large-scale signature events, each experience has been both…

The Chamber is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for food vendors, arts & crafts, commercial, non-profit, political booths, Goleta Fall Classic Car Show entries, and entertainment acts at the 32nd Annual Goleta Lemon Festival at Girsh Park on September 27 & 28. The Goleta Lemon Festival, presented by Rusty’s Pizza, draws tens…

On Wednesday, the Chamber celebrated a Ribbon Cutting at The Alexander Properties at 2120 Santa Barbara Street! Guests had the opportunity to learn more about the property available for special events and take a tour of the 120-year-old house and beautiful gardens. Light bites and refreshments were enjoyed as we came together to mark another…

Now available at the Visitor Centers, the latest edition of the Official Visitor Map of the Santa Barbara South Coast – your essential companion for exploring the South Coast. The Visitor Map is designed to guide and showcase local gems, iconic landmarks, top attractions, dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures across Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria.…

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, as the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Ruth Ann Bowe, Village Properties, revs back into The Goleta Lemon Festival. Register here. The Goleta Fall Classic showcases a variety of classic cool cars ranging from corvettes and camaros to trucks and pickups.