Chamber News

On October 16, the Santa Barbara community celebrated the grand opening of The Harbor Restaurant at the Wharf, Santa Barbara’s most elegant overwater dining destination. Members of the community gathered to celebrate the stunning redesign and view. With its fresh new look and delicious menu, the Harbor Restaurant is ready to become a local favorite! Located at 210…

It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness month. We’re receiving reports of fraudsters impersonating banks in our community to con people into revealing bank information. Remember, banks never ask for your online banking credentials or one-time password! Here are some resources for spotting scams and testing your scam awareness.

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and South Coast Business Action Fund presents the 2024 Voters Guide, highlighting candidates and measures aligned with our pro-business mission. We surveyed candidates for Districts 3 and 4 and Mayor in Goleta, Districts 2, 3, and 4 in Carpinteria, and Districts 1, 2, and 3 in Santa…

On October 9, the Chamber gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Poke House, located at 811D State Street in Paseo Nuevo. Attendees enjoyed fresh and delicious poke in a vibrant new space, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to eco-friendly dining. We would like to thank everyone that joined us! Plan to attend our next ribbon-cutting ceremony…

This past weekend, the Goleta Lemon Festival brought together thousands of people for a sweet celebration of community, fun, and, of course, lemons! This year’s festival was bigger and better than ever, featuring an expanded entertainment schedule on The Point Market Community Stage alongside the American Riviera Main Stage, showcasing an incredible lineup of local…

UCSB’s Internship Toolkit simplifies the process for employers by providing essential tools and best practices. Hiring motivated UCSB students provides fresh perspectives and helps identify future employees while enhancing your visibility on campus and in the community. Interns can assist with projects and gain valuable experience. Interested? Contact UCSB Career Services at employer.services@sa.ucsb.edu to learn more. Visit the Workforce…

Celebrate the grand opening of Poke House on October 9 at 3 PM! Located at 811D State Street (in Paseo Nuevo), come enjoy fresh and delicious poke in a vibrant new space. Poke House offers bowls made from 100% biodegradable corn or plant fiber, filled with wild-caught and farm-raised seafood for a delicious, eco-friendly dining experience.…

4o mini The Chamber is a proud sponsor of the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival this weekend at the Alhecama Theater, October 4-6. Enjoy three days of independent filmmaking. Experience Santa Barbara’s film culture with a stellar lineup of films highlighting local talent and local stories through film screenings, Q&A sessions, networking events, and awards.…

During Tuesday’s Goleta City Council meeting, the council officially declared September as Lemon Month and presented the Chamber with a formal proclamation. We’re thrilled to celebrate another year of The Goleta Lemon Festival this September 28 & 29! View the full proclamation here.

The Chamber was proud to participate in the groundbreaking of the Goleta Train Depot, held on September 12. This significant milestone marks the beginning of construction for a new full-service, multi-modal train station adjacent to the existing Amtrak® platform. A special thank you to Michael T. Bennet, former Mayor and Councilmember of Goleta, for his…