Chamber News

Introducing Danica, the newest member of our Chamber team, stepping into the role of Administrative Assistant. A Santa Barbara native, Danica brings a profound understanding of our community and a dedication to top-notch administrative support. With 8 years of hospitality experience under her belt, she’s adept at handling daily administrative duties and assisting our CEO…

May is Mental Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mental health. Join us in promoting mental wellness for all. For additional Mental Health resources, click here. Santa Barbara County invites you to join the movement by lighting up buildings with lime green throughout May. Complimentary yard signs are available at our State Street Visitor…

The Chamber celebrated the grand opening of the new CycleBar Santa Barbara location in the Magnolia Shopping Center at 5188 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, with an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees were treated to a complimentary cycle sessions, making it a fantastic community event, Goleta’s Councilmember James Kyriaco and Chief of Staff Chris Henson from…

Last night, the Business Action Fund (BAF) hosted a Meet the Electeds spring mixer. The event spotlighted Santa Barbara County District 3 Supervisor Joan Hartmann and District 1 Supervisor Elect Roy Lee, both recent election victors. Among the attendees were City of Goleta Councilmember James Kyriaco, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse, Santa Barbara City Councilmember…

Save the date! The Chamber is thrilled to bring back the TechTopia Summit, amplifying and celebrating our vast high-tech community. Join us from 3 to 6 PM on the campus of UC Santa Barbara for a rotating tour of the AlloSphere, California NanoSystems Institute, and UCSB Nanofabrication Facility. The event will conclude with a wine…

In a unanimous decision, the Santa Barbara City Council recently voted to move forward with initiating a Community Benefit Improvement District (CBID) for downtown Santa Barbara. Property owners within the district will have the opportunity to vote on whether they wish to self-impose an assessment to enhance services in the district above the City’s general…

Last Friday, the Chamber hosted its annual State of the City at the stunning Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, drawing a crowd of over 400 attendees. Mayors and city managers from Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria presented informative sessions, highlighting their visions for the future. Kristen Miller, President and CEO of the Chamber, initiated discussions…

The Chamber celebrated the grand opening of the newest Santa Barbara Fish Market location in Goleta with a ribbon-cutting event. The community rallied in support, with our esteemed ambassadors, Goleta Mayor Pro Tempore Luz Reyes-Martín, and Chamber Board Chair Anne Pazier among the distinguished guests. From the lively atmosphere to delectable bites and a champagne toast, it was truly…

This week, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on our Ambassador team, the heart of the Chamber! They embody the spirit of our organization, tirelessly championing the mission. Regular attendees at our monthly meetings, they eagerly soak up the updates and insights shared by our leaders. Not stopping there, they generously volunteer their time and…