Chamber News

Last Thursday marked the grand opening of Megan’s Organic Market (MOM) in the heart of Old Town Goleta! Stop in and say hi, located at 5999 Hollister Ave in Goleta. A heartfelt thanks to the community, Chamber ambassadors, and City of Goleta Councilmembers James Kyriaco and Kyle Richards for joining us. Click HERE to read more. If you…

The Chamber is excited to reveal the distinguished honorees for the Regional Business Awards. Join us at the Annual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards Gala on February 1 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.  Community Business of the Year – VNA Health We’re excited to recognize this year’s Community Business of the Year…

Visit the State Street Visitor Center – more than just an information hub, it showcases a diverse collection of products from local artisans. Explore the essence of our community through unique offerings. Meet Barbara Booth, the talent behind Pedaling Paper Art, our newest vendor. Barbara’s hand-block-printed tea towels, featuring her own designs like the Humpback Whale…

Last week, Santa Barbara Beach Yoga marked six successful years with a ribbon cutting and yoga celebration. Thanks to all who attended! Special appreciation to Kadie McShirley, District Representative for Supervisor Das Williams’ Office, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Jordan, and Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez for supporting this local business! Experience the future of emergency response shelters with Life Cube!…

As part of the Chamber’s continued efforts to aid in the local housing supply crisis, the Chamber weighed in at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ recent meeting to discuss potential criteria for a series of upcoming rezones scheduled for this Spring. President & CEO Kristen Miller and Public Policy Manager Dustin Hoiseth were…

Last Sunday we celebrated the arrival of the first cruise ship of 2024. This event marks a significant boost for our local economy, with cruise ship visits contributing over $4 million each year. Our dedicated team of Chamber volunteers were there to greet the passengers, offering guidance, suggestions, and any assistance they needed. The interaction…

Seize the opportunity to secure your seat at our B2B networking events throughout the year. After a sell-out success in 2023, we’ve simplified the process for you. Purchase your B2B annual pass today! This deal ends on January 31. Check out the 2024 schedule and sponsorship opportunities! January 25: Sponsored by Sara Caputo Consulting February 22: Sponsored by Door…

Santa Barbara Beach Yoga – January 10 Join us in commemorating Santa Barbara Beach Yoga on Wednesday, January 10, at East Beach, on the beach side of the Historic Cabrillo Pavilion. Festivities commence at 3:30 PM, followed by a complimentary sunset yoga session at 4 PM. Kindly RSVP here! Life Cube – January 11 On January…

For years, the Chamber has been at the forefront of advocating for workforce housing in our community, due to local employers consistently listing a lack of housing supply for their employees as a top barrier to business on the South Coast. That is why the Chamber was proud to attend the Coastal Housing Coalition’s 2023…