Chamber News

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) are planning a new morning commuter train in partnership with Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner that will operate between Moorpark in Ventura County and Goleta in Santa Barbara County. Please access the short SURVEY HERE. This survey will help better understand current…

Don’t miss the 2025 State of the County, a once-a-year event offering exclusive access to Santa Barbara County leadership and key insights into the region’s future. Featured speakers include First District Supervisor Roy Lee, Second District Supervisor and Chair Laura Capps, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato, and Peter Rupert, Director of the UC Santa Barbara…

The 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties, is a long-standing community favorite that brings together car lovers of all ages to admire an impressive lineup of vehicles while enjoying the lively atmosphere of The Goleta Lemon Festival. No lemons here – the Goleta Fall Classic features…

Join us for two back-to-back ribbon cuttings! August 21 | 3–5 PM | U.S. Army Gold Coast Celebrate the grand opening of the U.S. Army Gold Coast’s newest location at 7127 Hollister Ave., Suite 9 in Goleta. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3:15 PM, followed by light appetizers. Get an exclusive look at…

Has the lack of affordable local childcare impacted your workforce? Wondering how your business can be part of the solution or curious how others have addressed these challenges? Join us for the Brighter Futures Childcare Coalition meeting on Tuesday, August 19 from 10–11:30 AM at the Santa Barbara County Education Office Auditorium. This engaging event…

Earlier this week, Chamber President & CEO Kristen Miller and Director of Public Policy Dustin Hoiseth attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) Academy, where they joined other Chamber professionals from across the Western U.S. for three days of learning, collaboration, and leadership development. WACE Academy has become the leading training program totally devoted…

If you’re enjoying a stroll in downtown Santa Barbara, be sure to stop by the State Street Visitor Center to check out our exclusive merchandise available in limited quantities and only at the State Street Visitor Center. Located at 120 F State Street, the Visitor Center is not only a resource for visitors but a mercantile of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2025Media Contact:Mary Lynn Harms-RomoDirector of Communicationsmarylynn@sbscchamber.com It’s About to Get Juicy! The Goleta Lemon Festival is Backthis September 27 & 28 at Girsh Park Presented by Rusty’s PizzaThe Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to host another sweet Goleta Lemon Festival! Presented by Rusty’s Pizza, the 32nd annual…

Recently, the Chamber, in partnership with Visit Santa Barbara, reached out to our members and the community to better understand the potential effects of recent immigration enforcement activity on our local economy. Thank you to the 174 respondents who participated in the survey. If you haven’t had a chance to respond and would like to,…

To kick off the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta, we welcomed visitors at the Santa Barbara Airport this week with Flamenco dance performances and complimentary flowers and fans to help visitors get into the Fiesta spirit. In an effort to meet visitors where they are, the State Street Visitor Center, the Chamber, and Visit Santa…