Chamber News

The Chamber, in partnership with the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at SBCC, the SBCC Career Center, and the EDC Small Business Development Center, have launched a three-part community series: AI Unlocked.  The first event, AI Unlocked: Powering Productivity, brought together top local AI implementation innovators Deborah Deras (Synergy Unlimited), Eric Egolf (CIO Solutions),…

Have you considered taking on student interns, but have concerns about the time commitment and cost? Strengthening the local workforce pipeline for the benefit of local businesses and residents continues to be a high priority for the Chamber. Thanks to partnerships with local educational institutions and employers we continue to make strides in growing quality…

Last week, the Chamber celebrated two community milestones! On Wednesday, the Wild & Free Film Festival kicked off their inaugural festival with a celebration featuring a sneak peek of what’s to come at The Goonies Launch Party on October 18 and November Festival. Then, we celebrated Ice in Paradise’s 10-Year Anniversary, marking a decade of…

Last weekend, the Chamber hosted the 32nd annual Goleta Lemon Festival. A cherished tradition in Goleta, the festival highlights the community’s rich lemon-growing history while bringing families, friends, and visitors together. What began as a local celebration of Goleta’s agricultural roots has grown into one of the region’s most beloved festivals, featuring entertainment, food, kids’…

The Chamber just released the 3rd Quarter 2025 Data Dashboard, offering a comprehensive look at our community’s economic landscape. This quarter’s highlights include median home prices across regions, building permit activity, commercial vacancy rates, and local workforce data. You’ll also find updates on sales tax revenue, tourism metrics, cannabis sales, and homelessness and poverty levels.…

We’re excited to invite you to two upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating new milestones in our community! Wild & Free Film Festival Ribbon Cutting Celebrate the Wild and Free Film Festival with us on Tuesday, October 8 from 3 – 5 PM at 5590 Hollister Road in Goleta – right on the corner of Hollister &…

The Chamber is proud to partner with the SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and community organizations to present AI Unlocked: A Three-Event Series. This series dives into how businesses and startups are leveraging AI, the skills you’ll need to stay ahead, and your path to AI literacy. Whether you’re a business leader navigating this new…

September’s B2B, proudly sponsored by Spectrum Reach, was a full house of connections and inspiration! Guests kicked off the Lemon Festival celebrations by networking with fellow business professionals, hearing from our fantastic sponsors, and enjoying a delicious breakfast by Events by Rincon at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Secure your spot at the next B2B today…

Now is the time to nominate a person or organization for Goleta’s Finest 2025! The Chamber will recognize outstanding individuals or organizations during the annual Community Awards Gala on December 5 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Award categories include Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Volunteer…