Chamber News

On February 6 the Chamber completed Round 2 of a series of virtually hosted industry specific roundtables. The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber has partnered with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce to gather industry specific feedback from businesses across the county, regarding business recovery related to COVID-19, the workforce shortage, and any other…

The Chamber hosted the 2022 State of the County in Santa Barbara on November 30, featuring presentations from Third District County Supervisor Joan Hartmann, Santa Barbara County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato, and UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project Director Peter Rupert.  Supervisor Hartmann gave an overview of the county’s priority items and actions related to…

On January 17 the Goleta City Council adopted the revised 2023-2031 Housing Element, after the CA Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) sent the initial version back with comments that the document needed to reflect more significant administrative efforts by the City to encourage and facilitate housing development. The City’s quick turnaround to produce…

On December 1, the first meeting of the Santa Barbara Harbor Commission’s subcommittee on cruise ships was held. The Cruise Ship Subcommittee received a presentation from Waterfront staff outlining the economics of the cruise ship program, community concerns, regulatory framework regarding cruise ships, and existing mitigation practices. The Subcommittee also received a presentation from the…

The Chamber is very excited to celebrate the 64th Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala on April 1 at Rincon Beach Club. This special event brings together the community to honor those who have gone above and beyond to give back to Carpinteria, support our youth, and recognize our area’s non-profits.  This year, a Special Recognition…

Many local businesses were honored at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Regional Business Awards held at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Thursday, February 2. The Chamber welcomed incoming board members while honoring outgoing and current board members. View the photo gallery here. To read about this event on Noozhawk, click here. To read about this…

Save the date! The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the City from Goleta to Carpinteria on April 20, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Ballroom.This event is a one-of-a-kind luncheon featuring presentations from the three cities – Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. Registration…

Welcome to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s January 2023 Data Dashboard. Below you will find data related to real estate, workforce, sales tax, tourism, cannabis revenue, crime, homelessness, and more throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. The Chamber continues to update the Dashboard monthly, adding additional information as new data becomes…

The 64th Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala will be held on April 1 at Rincon Beach Club. The Community Awards Gala honors community members who have gone above and beyond. This includes two extraordinary educators of the year who receive funding for classroom supplies; a Jr. Carpinterian of the Year and two runner-ups, all of which…

We are proud to recognize United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County as the Non-Profit of the Year. The clubs are an essential foundation for youth in our communities, serving over 3,000 youth annually. They provide a safe, positive place to learn and grow. They offer tutoring, sports, and after-school meals along with mentoring groups, education…