Chamber News

The Chamber is proud to continue regional efforts that connect employers, educators, and community partners to build stronger, more inclusive workforce pipelines for the benefit of both local employers and job seekers. Through funding from a strategic Uplift Catalyst grant managed by the Chamber, a new collaboration has launched hands-on semiconductor-manufacturing courses at UCSB, designed…

The application window is now open to nominate a person or organization for Goleta’s Finest! The Chamber will recognize Goleta’s Finest during the annual Community Awards Gala on Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 PM at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. If you know someone deserving of recognition for their community contributions, now is your chance to nominate…

On Saturday only, the Goleta Lemon Festival will feature the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Ruth Ann Bowe Village Properties. This year’s show will feature an impressive lineup of classic cars! From Corvettes and Camaros to vintage trucks and pick-ups. Enjoy a refreshing lemon ale or a lemon bar while admiring…

The Goleta Lemon Festival, presented by Rusty’s Pizza, returns September 27 & 28. Enjoy two full days of live music, food, family activities, and all things lemon at Girsh Park. The entertainment lineup spans the UCLA Health Main Stage and The Point Market Community Stage, featuring rock, country, blues, funk, and exceptional local talent. This…

The Chamber recently partnered with GridStor to provide members of the South Coast Tech Roundtable an opportunity to tour GridStor’s Goleta Energy Storage facility. The large-scale battery storage facility contributes to our local grid by bolstering reliability through moment-to-moment grid stabilization and storing even more midday solar power for delivery in the evening. The tour…

Join us for a special lemon-themed Business-2-Business Networking Event sponsored by Spectrum Reach on Thursday, September 18. Registration is nearly sold out, don’t miss your chance to connect with local professionals and be part of this month’s B2B! Sponsorship opportunities for 2026 Business-2-Business Networking Breakfasts are now open, and we are already filling up. This is a…

Last week, the Chamber hosted the highly anticipated annual State of the County, bringing together over 350 attendees for exclusive insights with elected officials, business leaders, and government representatives. This signature event continues to serve as a cornerstone for understanding the region’s economic outlook and exploring future opportunities. View event photos here. This year’s program featured…

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 on September 27 & 28! View the full proclamation here and visit LemonFestival.com for volunteer opportunities to be part of this exciting community tradition!

The Pacific Coast Business Times has released its annual 40 Under 40 list, recognizing exceptional young leaders making a remarkable impact in our community. We are thrilled to congratulate all the honorees for their inspiring work and dedication! A special shoutout to Chamber member and Board Member Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Corporate Affairs Advisor at Chevron, and Yuliana Nelson,…

Last week, the Chamber hosted two back-to-back ribbon cuttings! On August 21, we kicked things off with a ribbon cutting for US Army Gold Coast and their recruiting station in Goleta! The Goleta Army Recruiting Station has three full-time recruiters providing career opportunities for those looking to serve their nation. On August 22, we celebrated at the…